Chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy has approved the post of an officer on special duty (OSD) holding the rank of joint secretary in the government to head Minorities Commissionerate. Till the appointment of a full-fledged commissioner OSD will look after the affairs of the commissionerate. The OSD will also oversee the implementation of the Prime Minister’s 15-point programme.
Meanwhile chief minister has also sanctioned 320 welfare officer for hostels and 204 teaching and non-teaching posts for new government degree colleges. Approval for the two will be taken in the cabinet.
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