Shri K. S. Rawat serves as the Public Information Officer (PIO) at the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. He handles Right to Information (RTI) applications, public correspondence, and institutional transparency measures. With extensive experience in administration and public policy communication, Shri Rawat ensures timely and accurate dissemination of information, reinforcing transparency, accountability, and citizen trust within the Council’s governance framework.
Public Information Officer (PIO), CCRH
2018 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2018
👔 Designation: Public Information Officer (PIO)
🏛️ Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), under Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
🧾 Departments / Functions under charge:
Right to Information (RTI) Management –
Receives and processes RTI applications and appeals under the RTI Act, 2005.
Coordinates with various CCRH divisions to collect, verify, and provide accurate information to applicants.
Ensures timely responses and compliance with statutory deadlines.
Maintains digital records of RTI requests and disclosures.
Public Communication & Citizen Interface –
Acts as the nodal officer for public inquiries, correspondence, and grievance redressal.
Facilitates dissemination of public information through CCRH’s official website and notice boards.
Supports awareness of Homoeopathy research outcomes for public accessibility.
Transparency & Governance Compliance –
Ensures proactive disclosure of organizational information under Section 4 of the RTI Act.
Collaborates with the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) and Appellate Authority for policy alignment.
Conducts internal awareness sessions on RTI compliance and record-keeping for CCRH staff.
🌿 Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring transparency and accountability through information disclosure.
Managing public interaction and citizen engagement under RTI mechanisms.
Supporting digital governance and open access initiatives within CCRH.
Section Officer – CCRH Headquarters
2010 – 2018 |
🏛️ Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH)
👔 Key Roles:
Supervised establishment and general administration sections.
Managed official communications, policy circulars, and RTI responses.
Assisted in drafting replies to Parliament Questions and audit observations.
🌱 Played a key role in ensuring information flow between CCRH headquarters and its regional institutes.
Administrative Services Foundation
2000 – 2010 |
🏢 Began career in the Central Government’s administrative cadre, managing office coordination, documentation, and public records.
🧾 Specialized in file management, government correspondence, and departmental record auditing.
💬 Gained recognition for maintaining meticulous administrative transparency and adherence to RTI norms.
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: Uttarakhand, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration – Kumaon University
Postgraduate Diploma in Records Management & Right to Information (RTI) – Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi
Training in Public Policy Communication & Citizen Services – Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government of India
🏛️ An experienced government officer with a strong background in administration, records management, and information transparency, Shri Rawat has been instrumental in strengthening citizen interface and public accountability at CCRH.