Anurag Jain to Officially Assume Office as Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary

Anurag Jain, the newly-appointed chief secretary of Madhya Pradesh, will take charge on Thursday. The order was issued late Monday, considering the 'Shradh' period ending Wednesday. Jain, the state's 35th chief secretary, will serve until 31st August next year and brings extensive experience from various significant roles.

Anurag Jain, the newly-appointed chief secretary of Madhya Pradesh, is set to officially assume his office on Thursday, according to senior officials.

The appointment order, issued late Monday night, was initially expected to take effect on Tuesday but was deferred due to the ongoing 'Shradh' period, which concludes on Wednesday, sources indicate.

Jain, who will be the 35th chief secretary, was chosen by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, making large-scale reshuffling at the secretariat unnecessary. He succeeds Veera Rana and will serve until August 31 next year. His comprehensive experience includes roles as secretary in the Union ministry of road transport and highways, joint secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, and several key positions in Madhya Pradesh, including two terms as secretary to former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

(With inputs from agencies.)