Pradeep Kumar | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Shri_Pradeep_Kumar_took_over_as_the_new_Defence_Secretary,_in_New_Delhi_on_July_31,_2009.jpg) IAS Haryana Cadre 1972 | |
| 15th Central Vigilance Commissioner | |
| Assumed office 31 July 2011 | |
| Deputy | R Sri Kumar (Vigilance Commissioner) |
| Preceded by | P. J. Thomas (Indian administrative officer) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 September 1949 |
| Nationality | Indian |
Pradeep Kumar is a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, 1972 batch, of the Haryana cadre, who served as Defense Secretary, in the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, for a term of two years, from August 2009 to July 2011.[1] He succeeded Vijay Singh, IAS, 1970 batch, who, on superannuation, was appointed as member of the UPSC.[2] In July 2011, on superannuation, he was appointed as chief vigilance commissioner of India.[3]
- ^ PIB (31 July 2009). "Pradeep Kumar is New Defence Secretary". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "Ex-Defence Secretary Vijay Singh sworn in as UPSC member". 19 November 2009.
- ^ "Introduction". Government of India. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.