The central deputation tenure of Lily Pandeya (IRPS:1998) as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Culture has been extended by two years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on April 8, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Culture to extend her deputation tenure for a period of two years beyond May 31, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Her five-year tenure as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Culture was scheduled to come to an end on May 31, 2026.


















