Lokhande Prashant Sitaram Appointed New CBSE Chairperson
From IAS Officer to CBSE Chairman: The Journey of Lokhande Prashant Sitaram
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Lokhande Prashant Sitaram, a seasoned IAS officer, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). With a robust background in engineering and over two decades of administrative experience, he takes over from Rahul Singh amid ongoing discussions about the CBSE On-Screen Marking System.
- 01Lokhande Prashant Sitaram is a 2001-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre.
- 02He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Pune University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering from NITIE, Mumbai.
- 03Prior to his appointment as CBSE Chairperson, he served in various senior roles including Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- 04He has received the State Award (Gold) for Meritorious Service twice.
- 05Sitaram is proficient in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
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Lokhande Prashant Sitaram has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), succeeding Rahul Singh. Born on November 20, 1973, he is an accomplished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 2001 batch of the AGMUT cadre. Sitaram has a strong academic background, holding a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Pune University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai. His career spans over two decades in various administrative roles, including Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs. His extensive experience in governance and public administration has earned him recognition, including two State Awards for Meritorious Service. As CBSE Chairperson, he will oversee policies impacting millions of students and educational institutions across India, amidst ongoing discussions regarding the CBSE On-Screen Marking System.
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Sitaram's appointment as CBSE Chairperson is significant as it will influence educational policies affecting millions of students across India.
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