Preeti Sudan UPSC New Chairperson: 1983 batch IAS officer and former Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan is the new chairperson of UPSC. A month ago, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Manoj Soni had resigned before the end of his tenure. Preeti Sudan will now take charge in place of Manoj Soni from August 1. Let us know special things about the new UPSC Chairperson Preeti Sudan.
Has served in these departments
Preeti Sudan joined UPSC in the year 2022 and now she has been appointed for the post of Chairperson. Preeti Sudan, resident of Haryana, had passed the UPSC examination in the year 1983. Not only UPSC, Preeti Sudan has also worked as Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution apart from the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Defense. Preeti is an IAS of Andhra Pradesh cadre, with extensive experience of 37 years, she retired as Union Health Secretary in July 2020. After joining UPSC, he has given correct opinion in many important decisions. Considering his work, a decision has been taken to make him the president.
Preeti Sudan is known for banning e-cigarettes
Preeti Sudan has contributed to the work of National Medical Commission, Allied Health Professional Commission, apart from the major Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign and Ayushman Bharat Mission. Apart from this, Preeti Sudan is given the credit for making a law on ban on e-cigarettes. Talking about Preeti Sudan’s educational qualification, she has obtained M.Phil degree in Economics. Apart from this, he has done MSc in Social Science from London School of Economics and Social Science LSE, London.
Rules for appointment of UPSC Chairman
The Chairman and members of UPSC are directly appointed by the President. This appointment is made under Article 316(1) of the Constitution. At least half of the members are members of the civil service (serving or retired) with at least 10 years’ experience under the Government of India or a State. Under Article 317, only the President can remove the Chairman and other members of UPSC from their posts. Let us tell you that the members of UPSC hold their posts for a period of 6 years from the date of joining or till they attain the age of 65 years (whichever is earlier). The age limit for members of State Commission or Joint Commission is 62 years.