Bhuvnesh Kumar (IAS: 1995: UP), currently Chief Executive Officer, Unique Identification Authority of India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has been appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. He succeeds Srivatsa Krishna (IAS: 1994: KN), who has been appointed Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs. Additionally, Rohit Kansal has been named Secretary, Department of Rural Development, as part of the Government’s broader bureaucratic reshuffle.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.