New Heads for BPR&D, NCRB and SVPNPA Named by ACC
Why in the news
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet filled the top jobs at three national police bodies at once, in a move meant to give these institutions fresh leadership.
Key facts
| Institution | Post | Appointee |
|---|---|---|
| BPR&D | Director General | Alok Kumar Mittal |
| NCRB | Director | Amit Garg |
| SVPNPA | Director | Sujeet Pandey |
- Appointing authority: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
- Service: all three are senior IPS officers.
- Batches: 1993 and 1994.
Significance
- The posts steer key police and law enforcement institutions of the country.
- Fresh heads are expected to strengthen leadership at these bodies.
Exam angle
- Who: Alok Kumar Mittal heads BPR&D, Amit Garg heads NCRB, Sujeet Pandey heads SVPNPA.
- Remember that BPR&D is led by a Director General, while NCRB and SVPNPA have Directors.
- Appointments to such top posts are made by the ACC.