The additional charge of the post of Chairman National Dairy Development Board

## Report on Amendment to the National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a specific amendment to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Act of 1987. This amendment, issued on January 4, 2022, extends the additional charge of the post of Chairman, NDDB to Shri Meenesh C. Shah, Executive Director, NDDB, for a further period of six months, effective from December 1, 2021. The key finding is that the government is continuing a temporary arrangement for the NDDB chairmanship while a permanent appointment is finalized. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of an amendment to the National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987, based solely on the text of the official notification S.O. 40(E) issued on January 4, 2022. This report aims to clarify the nature and implications of this specific amendment for stakeholders in the dairy industry. **3. Policy Overview:** This is an amendment to the National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987. The core objective, inferred from the text, is to ensure continued leadership at the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) while a permanent Chairman is appointed. This is achieved by temporarily extending the tenure of the existing Executive Director as Chairman. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment likely addresses the situation where a permanent Chairman for the NDDB has not yet been appointed. The previous notification, S.O. 2545(E) dated June 24, 2021, likely also addressed a similar temporary arrangement. This current amendment suggests a continuing need to maintain leadership continuity at the NDDB while awaiting a permanent appointment. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This amendment *specifically* changes the tenure arrangement for the Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board. * **What specific part of the original policy is being changed:** This amendment modifies the previous arrangement for the Chairman of NDDB, likely by extending a temporary appointment. It references and amends notification S.O. 2545 (E) dated 24.06.2021. * **What the *new* rule/provision *is*, based *only* on the amendment text:** The new provision extends the entrustment of the additional charge of the post of Chairman, National Dairy Development Board to Shri Meenesh C. Shah, Executive Director, National Dairy Development Board for a further period of six months w.e.f 01.12.2021, or till the regular appointment to the post or until further orders, whichever is earliest. * **Explain the *difference* or the *effect* of this specific change:** This amendment prolongs the existing arrangement of having the Executive Director serve as the Chairman for another six months (or until a permanent appointment). This ensures that the NDDB has continuous leadership and can continue its operations without disruption. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) itself, including its employees and management. * Shri Meenesh C. Shah, the Executive Director of the NDDB. * The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. * Dairy farmers and cooperatives affiliated with the NDDB. * The dairy industry as a whole, as the NDDB plays a significant role in its development and regulation. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned?:** The Central Government, specifically the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is responsible for implementing this amendment. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is also involved. * **Any timelines or procedures specified *in the text*?:** The amendment is effective from December 1, 2021, and extends the additional charge for six months, or until a regular appointment is made, or until further orders. No other specific procedures are detailed within the provided text. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this specific change is to ensure stability and continued operation of the NDDB during the interim period before a permanent Chairman is appointed. It avoids a leadership vacuum and allows the NDDB to pursue its objectives without interruption. The impact is likely minimal in the short term, as it simply extends an existing arrangement. However, it underscores the ongoing need to fill the Chairman position permanently for long-term stability. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987, as evidenced by notification S.O. 40(E), is a temporary measure to extend the tenure of the Executive Director as Chairman of the NDDB. This amendment underscores the importance of leadership continuity at the NDDB and its impact on the dairy industry. While a short-term solution, it highlights the need for a permanent appointment to the Chairman position.

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