Former Commissioner-Secretary, Syed Kifayat Hussain Rizvi has been appointed as Honorary General Secretary to J&K State Branch of Indian Red Cross Society.

An order to this effect was issued by the Governor, S P Malik here, who is the President of Indian Red Cross Society, J&K State Branch. As per the order, the tenure of Mr. Rizvi would be for a period of three years from the date he assumes charge of his office.

Mr. Rizvi comes with a rich and varied administrative experience. He has held the positions of Administrative Secretary of Rural Development, Tribal Affairs, Labour & Employment Departments besides, Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, Managing Director, SIDCO and several stints of Deputy Commissioner with impeccable track record.