New Delhi: The Competent Authority has approved the appointment of Mr. Shailesh, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2013 batch from the Tripura cadre, as Deputy Secretary in the National Health Authority (NHA), Delhi.
Four-Year Tenure Under Central Staffing Scheme
According to the official order, the appointment is made under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of four years from the date he assumes charge of the post, or until further orders, whichever comes earlier. He has been relieved of his current duties with immediate effect and instructed to take up his new role without delay.
Role Within the Department of Health & Family Welfare
Mr. Shailesh will serve under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. His new position at the National Health Authority places him at the heart of India’s efforts to expand and manage large-scale health initiatives and digital health systems.
Strategic Appointment to Strengthen Health Governance
The appointment of an experienced officer like Shailesh is seen as a strategic move to bolster administrative leadership at NHA. His background and administrative expertise are expected to contribute significantly to the government’s mission of providing accessible and efficient healthcare services across the country.
About the National Health Authority
The NHA is the apex body responsible for the implementation of flagship health programs, including the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). It also leads India’s digital health ecosystem, managing platforms like ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) and supporting the development of a unified health interface.
