It is hoped that Govt. would constitute Commissionerate of Minorities Welfare in the third week of this month. Govt. has selected small savings office building located at Tilak Road to house the Commissionerate.
It has come to be known from reliable sources that Govt. has decided to appoint Mr. Mohammed Abdul Waheed as the first Commissioner of Minorities Welfare Department.
Ms. Rani Kumudini IAS, Principal Secretary, Minorities Welfare Department has recommend the name of Mr. Waheed. After the final approval from the Chief Secretary, his appointment orders would be issued.
Mr. Waheed will continue to hold additional charge of Managing Director of Minorities Welfare Corporation. Mr. Waheed belongs to Indian Forest Service Cadre.
Three Superintendents have offered their services to work in this office. Govt. has sanctioned 27 posts for headquarters office and 41 posts for district offices. There are two posts of Deputy Directors, two Accounts officers, Senior Accountant, 4 Superintendents 8 Junior Assistants, one Deputy Surveyors posts Govt. issued G.O. No. 130 on 18th December 2012 to establish this office.
——Siasat News