A Muslim Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre has been sought for working with the Union Environment and Forest Ministry only by dint of his honesty. In the past 1996 batch officer Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been on several positions in Madhya Pradesh and known for his honesty. At present he is posted as managing Director in Civil Supplies Corporation.
MoS (Independent Charge) for Environment and Forest Anil Madhav Dave is learnt to have demanded Kidwai as his Personal Secretary. A letter in this regard has been dispatched from the Ministry. Dave has RSS background and he has been pracharak in the Sangh.