New Delhi, Nov 3 Atul Chaturvedi, a 1974 Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, has taken over as the Secretary in the Ministry of Steel, a ministry statement said on Tuesday.

Chaturvedi succeeded P. K. Rastogi, who superannuated on October 31. He was earlier the Secretary, Department of Fertilizers in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet had approved the appointment on October 21. (ANI)