IAS officer Samarth Verma (IAS:2011:OD) has been appointed to the post of Director in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Delhi, for five years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (September 29, 2025), the competent authority has approved the appointment of Mr Verma to the post for a period of five years under central staffing scheme on deputation basis from date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Currently, Samarth Verma is serving in the cadre as Director, Minor Minerals and Managing Director of the Odisha Film Development Corporation.