New Delhi: The government has approved the appointments of 12 general managers as executive directors (EDs) of various public sector banks (PSBs). According to sources, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Saturday approved the appointments of 12 EDs. As per the government order, Sanjay Rudra, general manager, Bank of Maharashtra, has been appointed ED, Union Bank of India. Another GM from the same bank, Vijaykumar N Kamble will take over as ED of UCO Bank. Besides, sources said, Bhavendra Kumar, currently Chief General Manager with Canara Bank, has been elevated to become ED of the same bank.