As he retires, Chandrasekhar Rao gets warm farewell

HYDERABAD: Chief minister

K Chandrasekhar Rao

on Wednesday lauded the services of outgoing chief secretary Rajiv Sharma for Telangana state during what he called “its most crucial times“. Speaking at the farewell function of Rajiv Sharma, the chief minister remembered the vital role played by him in getting

12 national and international awards

for Telangana. In a grand farewell organized by Telangana government, ministers, Secretariat employees,

IAS and IPS officers

wished good luck to the outgoing chief secretary.

“Rajiv Sharma has been of great help to the fledgling Telangana state. He played a key role in carrying out comprehensive surveys for districts reorganization and bifurcation of employees. He has been guiding the government on all important matters. His services will be utilized as chief advisor in the coming days. We have also extended him the rank of a cabinet minister,“ said Chandrasekhar Rao. He said Sharma's foresight helped Telangana overcome initial troubles and emerge strong in all aspects. Newly-appointed chief secretary

K Pradeep Chandra

felicitated Rajiv Sharma along with CMO officials on the occasion.All Cabinet members attended the function where government advisors, political leaders and employee associations greeted Sharma. Responding to this, Rajiv Sharma thanked all officers for their cooperation and wanted concerted efforts from all to take the state forward in the development.