Centre’s Representative in J&K

Centre appoints Shri Dineshwar Sharma as its Representative in J&K

Question: Who amongst the following has recently been appointed as a representative of GOI in Jammu & Kashmir by the Central Government?
(a) Dineshwar Sharma
(b) Rakesh Sharma
(c) Deepak Mishra
(d) A.P. Maheshwari 
Answer: (a) 
Related Facts:

  • On October 23rd, 2017, the Centre appointed Shri Dineshwar Sharma, former Director of Intelligence Bureau, as the Representative of Government of India in the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
  • His appointment is to initiate and carry forward a dialogue with the elected representatives, various organizations and concerned individuals in the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
  • He will initiate a sustained interaction and dialogue to understand the legitimate aspirations of the wide cross sections of society, particularly the youth in Jammu & Kashmir and communicate them to the State Government and the Centre.
  • Shri Sharma is a Retired IPS officer from 1979 Batch of Kerala Cadre.
  • It is noteworthy that during his distinguished career, he has served in J&K, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur and as Additional Director and Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau in the Headquarters.

Reference:
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