Inside Raisina Hill: SCOPE, ICF Join Hands & Top Performers On iGOT Karmayogi

As one walks down the Hill along the Rajpath, now renamed Kartavya Path, come other edifices — Rail Bhavan, Krishi Bhavan, Shashtri Bhavan, and Kartavya Bhavan on one side and Sena Bhavan, Udyog Bhavan, and Vanijya Bhavan on the other. The bureaucrats who adorn the offices in these buildings decide on India's economic, social, and industrial policies. There are many tales to be told from the corridors of these grandiose buildings. We let you in on some of them here in this week's edition of "Inside Raisina Hill".

Change Of Guard

With the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) raising objections over having a foreign national as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an operational airport (Noida International Airport Limited), the Yamuna International Airport Private Ltd (YIAPL), after the inauguration of the Jewar Airport, appointed its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Nitu Samra, as the interim CEO.

Samra replaces Christoph Schnellmann, who is a Swiss national. Schnellmann will now join the airport’s board of directors as the Executive Vice Chairman.

The MHA had turned down a request to tweak rules to allow a foreign national to hold the post of CEO of a greenfield airport, keeping in mind the security of air operations. The decision directly impacted Noida airport, developed and operated by the YIAPL, a subsidiary of the Swiss firm Zurich Airport International AG.

Samra has been serving as CFO of Noida International Airport Limited since October 2021 and has been closely involved in the airport’s development, overseeing financial stewardship, governance, and strategic planning during a key phase of the project.

SCOPE, ICF Join Hands

Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) joins hands with the US-based International Coaching Federation (ICF) to launch a first-of-its-kind comprehensive study, State of Coaching in Indian PSEs. It is aimed at assessing the current coaching landscape and organisational culture across Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs).

After the study is completed, the joint exercise will help in developing a tailored coaching framework for Indian PSEs, enabling the integration of structured coaching practices and the creation of internal coaching capabilities within organisations. It will also adopt a combination of primary and secondary data collection methods to build an evidence-based strategic framework.

The study is expected to redefine leadership excellence in the public sector. It will focus on equipping PSEs with specialised tools and methodologies to embed coaching into their leadership development processes.

Central Coalfields Limited Among Top Performers On iGOT Karmayogi

The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) has recognised the Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) for its outstanding performance during Mission Karmayogi – Sadhana Saptah 2026, securing a place among the top organisations on the iGOT Karmayogi platform.

The iGOT Karmayogi platform, part of the broader Mission Karmayogi programme, aims to build a future-ready, citizen-centric civil service by promoting structured digital learning and competency development across government organisations.

The CCL credited the achievement to the dedication, participation, and goal-oriented initiatives of its employees, who actively engaged in learning and capacity-building programmes during Sadhana Saptah 2026.

IRS Officer Sudha Kumari’s Book A Deep Dive Into Socio-Economic Issues

Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sudha Kumari's book, Towards an Egalitarian Society, which was formally launched at a special event held at Sahitya Akademi in New Delhi earlier this week, provides a comprehensive analysis of several pressing socio-economic and governance issues, including environmental concerns and judicial processes.

The book, published by Alok Parv Prakashan, was unveiled in the presence of eminent dignitaries, scholars, and professionals from diverse fields. 

Kumari is a senior IRS officer, economist, and accomplished artist with over three decades of service in the Income Tax Department. Through her latest work, she seeks to bridge policy thinking with societal concerns, offering practical insights for a more equitable future.

MHA approves cadre transfer of 2021-batch IPS officer Aditi Singh from HP to Haryana

The MHA has approved the cadre change (from Himachal Pradesh to Haryana) for 2021-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Aditi Singh.

Following the MHA approval, the Himachal Pradesh government relieved her with immediate effect. According to official records, Singh had applied for an inter-cadre transfer to Haryana through the MHA, the cadre-controlling authority for IPS officers. The request was approved on April 10, following which the MHA communicated and instructed the Himachal Pradesh government to relieve her.

The order stated: “Consequent upon the inter-cadre transfer of IPS Aditi Singh from Himachal Pradesh cadre to Haryana cadre, the Governor of Himachal Pradesh is pleased to relieve IPS Aditi Singh… She is directed to join her duties in the new cadre under intimation to all quarters concerned.”