New Delhi, June 29 (APAC Media): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of IAS officer Priyanka Mary Francis as Director of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bengaluru, at the Joint Secretary level.
According to an official order issued by the Ministry of Culture, Priyanka Mary Francis, a 2009-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, will hold the post for an overall tenure of five years, up to June 9, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The appointment has been made following the approval of the Ministry of Culture’s proposal by the ACC.
IAS Priyanka Mary Francis holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree from Kerala University. During her career in the Karnataka cadre, she has served in several key administrative positions, including Assistant Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate, Commissioner, Managing Director, and Director, gaining extensive experience across multiple sectors.
Her latest appointment places her at the Joint Secretary level, underscoring the government’s focus on strengthening leadership at one of India’s premier institutions dedicated to modern and contemporary art.
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