New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Friday cleared a major reshuffle of fourteen secretary-rank IAS officers across various ministries and departments.

The appointments, which include several officers on special duty (OSD) who will take charge upon the superannuation of the incumbents, are aimed at bringing new leadership to key positions in the Central government.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister,is a high-level panel within the Government of India responsible for appointing senior officials to key positions in the central government and public sector undertakings.

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