Imphal, Sept. 1 -- Senior IAS officer Rajeev Singh Thakur assumed charge as Manipur's Chief Secretary on Tuesday, succeeding Puneet Kumar Goel, who retired from the post on August 31.

Thakur, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, has been appointed to the Manipur cadre following approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for his inter-cadre deputation. His ongoing central deputation has been curtailed following a proposal moved by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

As a special relaxation of existing norms, Thakur's inter-cadre deputation will continue until June 30, 2029, the date of his superannuation.

His appointment comes as the Manipur administration continues efforts to restore peace and ...