Ms. Aradhana Johri, IAS (UP: 1980), today assumed charge as the Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and fertilizers. Ms. Aradhana Johri joins in the vacancy that has arisen after the retirement of Shri D.S.Kalha, IAS (PB: 77) on 31st October 2013. Ms. Aradhana Johri was Additional Secretary, Department of AIDS Control, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare before taking up the post of Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and fertilizers.