Goyal, a 1979-batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre, was the Rural Development Secretary. He will have a tenure of two years from Thursday. Soon after taking over, he called on Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
“I feel humbled by this huge responsibility. I will fulfill this responsibility with utmost sincerity, commitment, diligence and with a profound sense of accountability. To be able to do so, I solicit active support and cooperation of all stakeholders,” said newly appointed Home Secretary.
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“The Ministry of Home Affairs’ mandate is essentially to ensure effective maintenance of internal security in the country. To achieve this, necessary mechanisms, policies, and measures are in place. Wherever required and appropriate, improvements will be made within the given time-lines. This will be so done in close association and coordination with the state governments and Union Territories,” Goyal said.