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'''Sharad Kumar''' (born 28 October 1955) is a former [[Indian Police Service]] (IPS) officer, who is Vigilance Commissioner of the [[Central Vigilance Commission]] and former Director General (DG) of [[National Investigation Agency]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sharad Kumar is new NIA chief |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Sharad-Kumar-is-new-NIA-chief/Article1-1101020.aspx|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=31 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sharad Kumar to be new National Investigation Agency chief|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/sharad-kumar-to-be-new-national-investigation-agency-chief-399152|publisher=NDTV|date=30 July 2013}}</ref> On superannuation he was employed, in the same post, on contract for period of one year. As a contractor, he is not bound by the All India Service rule norms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/sharad-kumar-named-interim-cvc/articleshow/69738485.cms?from=mdr|title=Sharad Kumar named interim CVC|work=Economic Times|date=29 October 2019}}</ref> | '''Sharad Kumar''' (born 28 October 1955) is a former [[Indian Police Service]] (IPS) officer, who is Vigilance Commissioner of the [[Central Vigilance Commission]] and former Director General (DG) of [[National Investigation Agency]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sharad Kumar is new NIA chief |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Sharad-Kumar-is-new-NIA-chief/Article1-1101020.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731125512/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/newdelhi/Sharad-Kumar-is-new-NIA-chief/Article1-1101020.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 July 2013|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=31 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sharad Kumar to be new National Investigation Agency chief|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/sharad-kumar-to-be-new-national-investigation-agency-chief-399152|publisher=NDTV|date=30 July 2013}}</ref> On superannuation he was employed, in the same post, on contract for period of one year. As a contractor, he is not bound by the All India Service rule norms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/sharad-kumar-named-interim-cvc/articleshow/69738485.cms?from=mdr|title=Sharad Kumar named interim CVC|work=Economic Times|date=29 October 2019}}</ref> | ||
== Background and education == | == Background and education == | ||
Sharad Kumar is a Graduate in Science ( | Sharad Kumar is a Graduate in Science (BSc). Kumar was born in [[Bareilly]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]. Graduation from Bareilly college, Bareilly. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
===As an IPS=== | ===As an IPS=== | ||
Kumar joined the Haryana cadre of the [[Indian Police Service]] in 1979. His previous post was director general (prisons) in [[Haryana]]. Kumar was posted as DSP in Gurgaon, Ambala and Rohtak. He remained the Inspector General of Police, Rohtak range for nearly three years and was promoted to the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) in November, 2007. | Kumar joined the Haryana cadre of the [[Indian Police Service]] in 1979. His previous post was director general (prisons) in [[Haryana]]. Kumar was posted as DSP in Gurgaon, Ambala and Rohtak. He remained the Inspector General of Police, Rohtak range for nearly three years and was promoted to the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) in November, 2007. | ||
Kumar was deployed to the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] from July 1991 to July 1999 as SP and DIG.<ref name="S Kumar">{{cite web |url=http://cvc.gov.in/about-us/meet-the-commissioner/shri-sharad-kumar |title=Sharad Kumar-Profile|work=Central Vigilance | Kumar was deployed to the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] from July 1991 to July 1999 as SP and DIG.<ref name="S Kumar">{{cite web |url=http://cvc.gov.in/about-us/meet-the-commissioner/shri-sharad-kumar |title=Sharad Kumar-Profile|work=Central Vigilance Commission|date=10 June 2019}}</ref> | ||
He has served as the Director General of [[National Investigation Agency]] from August 2013 to October 2017 and subsequently retired from NIA.<ref name="S Kumar"/> | He has served as the Director General of [[National Investigation Agency]] from August 2013 to October 2017 and subsequently retired from NIA.<ref name="S Kumar"/> | ||
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
He has received [[President's Police Medal| | He has received [[President's Police Medal|President's Police Medals for Meritorious and Distinguished services]] in the year 1996 and 2004 respectively.<ref name="S Kumar"/> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:20, 28 May 2022
Sharad Kumar (born 28 October 1955) is a former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, who is Vigilance Commissioner of the Central Vigilance Commission and former Director General (DG) of National Investigation Agency.[1][2] On superannuation he was employed, in the same post, on contract for period of one year. As a contractor, he is not bound by the All India Service rule norms.[3]
Sharad Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Chairman, Central Vigilance Commission | |
| Assumed office 10 June 2018 | |
| Director General, National Investigation Agency | |
| In office August 2013 – October 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 October 1955 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Science |
| Occupation | Ex-IPS officer, Bureaucrat |
Background and educationEdit
Sharad Kumar is a Graduate in Science (BSc). Kumar was born in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Graduation from Bareilly college, Bareilly.
CareerEdit
As an IPSEdit
Kumar joined the Haryana cadre of the Indian Police Service in 1979. His previous post was director general (prisons) in Haryana. Kumar was posted as DSP in Gurgaon, Ambala and Rohtak. He remained the Inspector General of Police, Rohtak range for nearly three years and was promoted to the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) in November, 2007. Kumar was deployed to the Central Bureau of Investigation from July 1991 to July 1999 as SP and DIG.[4]
He has served as the Director General of National Investigation Agency from August 2013 to October 2017 and subsequently retired from NIA.[4]
In the Central Vigilance CommissionEdit
On 10 June 2018, he was appointed as vigilance commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission for a term of four years or till he attains the age of 65, whichever is earlier.[5][6]
In June 2019, he has been named interim Central Vigilance Commissioner until a new incumbent is chosen by the selection panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[7]
AwardsEdit
He has received President's Police Medals for Meritorious and Distinguished services in the year 1996 and 2004 respectively.[4]
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Sharad Kumar is new NIA chief". Hindustan Times. 31 July 2013. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013.
- ↑ "Sharad Kumar to be new National Investigation Agency chief". NDTV. 30 July 2013.
- ↑ "Sharad Kumar named interim CVC". Economic Times. 29 October 2019.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Sharad Kumar-Profile". Central Vigilance Commission. 10 June 2019.
- ↑ "Ex-NIA chief Sharad Kumar appointed vigilance commissioner in CVC - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ "Appointment of Vigilance Commissioner". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ "Sharad Kumar, former Chief of the National Investigation Agency, had taken over as Vigilance Commissioner in 2018". The Hindu. 10 June 2018.
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