CBSE Chief Prashant Sitaram Gets Additional Secretary Role in Home Ministry

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Prashant Sitaram, the recently appointed chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), has been given an additional charge as Additional Secretary in the Home Ministry. Sitaram is a 2001 batch IAS officer who was named CBSE chief only last month. His appointment to the CBSE top post came after his predecessor was transferred amid controversy surrounding the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. He now holds a dual responsibility, heading CBSE while also serving in a senior capacity at the Home Ministry.

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