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Himachal Pradesh Promotes 5 IPS Officers to DGP Rank, Unveils Nutrition Policy

The Himachal Pradesh government has promoted five IPS officers from the 1995 and 1996 batches to the rank of Director General. The promotions, approved by the Governor, are effective from January 1, 2026. Separately, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced plans for a State Nutrition Policy to ensure food security for vulnerable populations. The policy includes upgrading testing laboratories and expanding nutritional surveillance across all districts.

Key Points: Himachal Promotes 5 IPS Officers, Announces State Nutrition Plan

  • Five IPS officers promoted to DGP rank
  • New State Nutrition Policy announced
  • Food testing labs to be upgraded and expanded
  • Nutritional surveillance to be strengthened
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Himachal govt promotes five IPS officers to DGP rank

Himachal Pradesh promotes five IPS officers to DGP rank and announces a new State Nutrition Policy to ensure food safety for vulnerable groups.

"The state government would formulate a State Nutrition Policy to ensure the availability of balanced and nutritious food for vulnerable groups - Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, January 14

The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered the promotion of five Indian Police Service officers of the 1995 and 1996 batches to the rank of Director General in Level-16 of the pay matrix.

According to a notification issued by the Department of Home, the Governor has approved the promotions on the recommendation of the Screening Committee. The officers have been promoted to Level-16 of the pay matrix (₹2,05,400-₹2,24,400) with effect from January 1, 2026.

The officers promoted include Satinder Pal Singh (1995 batch) and N Venugopal (1995 batch), both currently on central deputation. Their promotions have been granted on a proforma basis.

Among the 1996 batch officers, Satwant Atwal Trivedi, presently serving as Additional Director General-cum-Commandant General, Home Guards, Civil Defence and Fire Services, Himachal Pradesh, has been promoted on a regular basis.

Ajay Kumar Yadav, presently posted as Principal Resident Commissioner, New Delhi, and Abhishek Trivedi, serving as Additional Director General, Prisons and Correctional Services, Himachal Pradesh, have also been promoted on a regular basis.

The notification was issued by Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta. Copies of the order have been forwarded to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the Director General of Police, Himachal Pradesh, and other concerned authorities for information and necessary action.

Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while chairing a review meeting of the Department of Health Safety and Regulation, said the state government would formulate a State Nutrition Policy to ensure the availability of balanced and nutritious food for vulnerable groups, including children, adolescent girls and expectant and lactating mothers.

The Chief Minister said the composite testing laboratory at Kandaghat would be upgraded with world-class, high-end technology to ensure precise analysis and greater efficiency.

To ensure quality and timely testing of food items, he said regional laboratories would be established in the first phase at Baddi, Mandi, Kangra and Shimla, followed by similar laboratories in all districts in the second phase.

He further said nutritional surveillance in the state would be strengthened, with food items tested and their nutritional content profiled and mapped.

The department has been directed to conduct regular testing of food provided under schemes such as the Public Distribution System (PDS), Anganwadi services, and the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see career progression for our officers. However, I wish the article focused a bit more on their past work and achievements. What have they done to deserve this promotion? The public deserves to know the criteria beyond just batch years.
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Rohit P
The second part about the State Nutrition Policy is actually more impactful news for common people. Testing food in PDS and mid-day meals is crucial. Hope they implement it strictly without corruption. The lab upgrades are a positive step.
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Aman W
Promotions effective from 2026? That's interesting planning. Must be part of some long-term cadre management. Anyway, best wishes to Shri Satwant Atwal Trivedi and others. Jai Himachal!
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Emma D
As someone who visits Himachal often, I'm glad to hear about investments in public health and safety infrastructure. A safe state with good nutrition policies is good for tourism and residents alike. The police promotions seem routine, but the nutrition lab news is promising.
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Karthik V
Hope the promoted officers, especially those in key posts like Prisons and Home Guards, bring some fresh ideas. Our systems need modernization. Also, kudos to the CM for linking the meeting - shows a government working on multiple fronts.

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