By the way : Rejig at PMO

After ensuring stability in the top hierarchy in the PMO, Narendra Modi focused on the staff at his residence – 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.  The numbers were trimmed from 50 to around 20. This includes section officers, peons, and 1-2 undersecretaries. Then he looked at how to handle two crucial ministries, External Affairs and Internal Security. The centralised bureaucracy in the PMO was geared for efficient coordination with these ministries. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar continues to have priority access to the Prime Minister.

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