With Dr N.Vijayaditya superannuating on October31st, 2006 after an illustrious tenure as Director General, National Informatics Centre (NIC), Dr B.K Gairola took over the reins of NIC as its new Director General on November1st, 2006. In an emotional farewell message, Dr N. Vijayaditya expressed his appreciation towards all NICians for their cooperation and lauded the efforts put by all the Officers to bring NIC to this level. He said “It has been wonderful journey. We had made considerable progress. We need to do further. This has been possible because of your cooperation and excellent work. Thank you. Wish you all the best.” Dr B.K Gairola, the new Director General has had a long stint till now as the Deputy Director General, in charge of many key areas and projects being implemented by NIC. He has always been regarded as a dynamic visionary known for his penchant for emphasizing the adoption of ICT at the very ground level itself. On taking charge and assuming Office as the new DG(NIC), Dr Gairola was welcomed and congratulated by NICians at Headquarters and Offices all across the Country, who are keen on striving further ahead in their endeavours under his able vision and guidance.

  1. Dr N Vijayaditya being wished by Dr B.K Gairola and Dr Y.K Sharma
  2. Dr B.K Gairola, Director General NIC being welcomed by Dr Y.K Sharma, Deputy Director General, NIC
  3. Dr Gairola being welcomed and congratulated by Sh T.A Khan, Deputy Director General, NIC
  4. Dr Gairola officially assuming charge as the new Director General, NIC. Also in the pic : Sh T.A Khan, DDG (Admn) and Sh Gopalakrishnan, Director (P&L)
  5. Dr Gairola, after having taken charge as Director General, National Informatics Centre