The central deputation tenure of Hemant Kumar Meena (IFoS:2011:MH) as Director in the NITI Aayog has been extended for another year. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (August 20, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal to extend his deputation tenure beyond August 4, 2025, up to August 4, 2026.
This marks Meena’s second consecutive one-year extension. He was initially appointed as Deputy Secretary, NITI Aayog in March 2021 for a term up to August 4, 2024. Later, on October 15, 2024, he was granted a retrospective one-year extension (beyond August 4, 2024, up to August 4, 2025).
In January 2025, after completing 14 years of service, Meena was re-designated as Director in the NITI Aayog. With the latest approval, he will continue in the role for another year.
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