S. Radha Chauhan, a 1988-batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has assumed charge as the full-time Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).

Her appointment marks a significant step in advancing the Mission Karmayogi initiative for civil service reforms in India.

Key Points:

• S. Radha Chauhan has been appointed as the full-time Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission for a tenure of three years.
• She is a retired IAS officer of the 1988 batch from the Uttar Pradesh cadre and has earlier served as Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
• Her appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
• She succeeds Adil Zainulbhai, who had been serving as the part-time Chairperson of the Commission.
• The Capacity Building Commission plays a vital role in implementing Mission Karmayogi, aimed at transforming India’s bureaucratic capacity through structured training and reform.