Sudhansh Pant (IAS:1991:RJ) has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Cabinet Secretariat in the rank and pay of Secretary to the Government of India. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (November 14, 2025), the competent authority approved his appointment to the post of OSD until he formally assumes charge as Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, succeeding Amit Yadav (IAS:1991:AGMUT) upon his superannuation on November 30, 2025.
Earlier, on November 10, the Central Government had recalled Sudhansh Pant from Rajasthan for central deputation, where he was serving as Chief Secretary, and appointed him as Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, with effect from December 1, 2025.
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