Shimla, Aug. 2 -- Dr Pavnesh Kumar, IAS (Retd.), was sworn in as a Member of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) in a formal ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Shimla, on Saturday.

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla administered the oath of office and secrecy to Dr Kumar in the presence of Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena. The proceedings were conducted by C.P. Verma, Secretary to the Governor. Lady Governor Janaki Shukla also graced the occasion.

Prominent dignitaries, including HPPSC Chairman Rameshwar Singh Thakur, Human Rights Commission Chairman P.S. Rana, Lokayukta C.B. Barowalia, Advocate General Anup Kumar Rattan, former Speaker of the HP Vidhan Sabha Gangu Ram Musafir, senior government officials, other Commission members, ...