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Navin Kumar Takes Charge as Bihar IPRD Secretary, Focus on Fake News
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 25 Jun 2026, 12:32 AM
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Senior IAS officer Navin Kumar assumed charge as the new Secretary of the Information and Public Relations Department (IPRD) in Bihar on Wednesday. He takes over from outgoing secretary Chandrashekhar Singh.
Navin Kumar, a 2011 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, officially took over the responsibilities of the Information and Public Relations Department (IPRD) in Bihar on Wednesday. He received the charge from the outgoing secretary, Chandrashekhar Singh.
The new secretary's appointment signals a potential shift in the department's operational focus. While specific directives are yet to be detailed, the initial reporting suggests an emphasis on combating fake news and strengthening the department's presence and engagement on social media platforms.
Kumar's transition into this key communication role within the state government comes at a time when managing public information and countering misinformation is increasingly critical.
The new secretary's appointment signals a potential shift in the department's operational focus. While specific directives are yet to be detailed, the initial reporting suggests an emphasis on combating fake news and strengthening the department's presence and engagement on social media platforms.
Kumar's transition into this key communication role within the state government comes at a time when managing public information and countering misinformation is increasingly critical.