Angshumali Rastogi
According to an order from the Personnel Ministry, Angshumali Rastogi, a senior bureaucrat and a member of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), has been appointed as India’s representative to the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada. He will be replacing Shefali Juneja and will serve a three-year term in this role.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for 12 Appointments to fill various Foreign Posts.
- Angshumali Rastogi as India’s representative to the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada.
- Hemang Jani, Secretary of the Capacity Building Commission, was named Senior Adviser to the Executive Director, World Bank, Washington DC, for three years.
- Sai Venkata Ramana Anil Das was appointed as an adviser to the Executive Director, World Bank, Washington DC, replacing Suresh Yadav.
- Anand Singh, a 2000 batch IAS officer, was appointed as Senior Adviser to the Executive Director, International Monetary Fund, Washington DC (USA).
- Jujjavarapu Balaji was appointed as Minister (Agriculture), at the Embassy of India, Rome (Italy).
- Nidhi Mani Tripathi was appointed as Minister (Economic), High Commission of India, London (UK).
- Ponnuraj V was named Senior Adviser to the Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank, Manila (Philippines).
- Debjani Chakrabarti was appointed as Minister (Economic & Commercial), Embassy of India, Tokyo (Japan).
- Venkatesh Palani Samy was appointed as adviser (Agriculture and Marine Products), Embassy of India, Brussels (Belgium).
- Nidhi Srivastava was appointed as First Secretary (Legal), Permanent Mission of India, World Trade Organization, Geneva (Switzerland).
- Vivek Chaudhary was named Counsellor (Economic), Economic Wing, Embassy of India, Washington DC (USA).
- Bhavesh R Trivedi was appointed as Director of the SAARC Secretariat, Kathmandu (Nepal).
About The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that works to establish international standards and regulations for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection.
- It was established in 1944 through the Convention on International Civil Aviation, also known as the Chicago Convention.
- The ICAO promotes the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation and facilitates cooperation among its 193 member countries.
- Its headquarters are located in Montreal, Canada.
- The organization plays a crucial role in the global aviation industry by setting standards and guidelines, coordinating air navigation systems, and fostering collaboration among member states to ensure the safe and sustainable development of civil aviation worldwide.
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FAQs
What are the three main organs of ICAO?
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) consists of three main organs. The Assembly, representing member states, is the highest governing body and meets every three years to discuss policies and budgets. The Council, comprising elected member states, manages the organization’s day-to-day affairs, implementing Assembly decisions and addressing aviation issues. The Secretariat, headed by the Secretary-General, serves as the administrative arm, supporting the Assembly and Council. It implements policies, provides technical expertise to member states, and facilitates communication. Together, these organs work towards international cooperation, global aviation standards, and the safe and sustainable development of civil aviation worldwide.
Who created ICAO?
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was created by the United Nations (UN) through the signing of the Chicago Convention in 1944. The Convention established ICAO as a specialized agency responsible for overseeing international civil aviation and promoting cooperation among member states. The primary goal of ICAO is to ensure the safe, efficient, and orderly development of civil aviation on a global scale. Its creation marked an important step in international efforts to regulate and harmonize aviation standards, procedures, and regulations to facilitate safe and seamless air travel across national borders.
