Ajay Kumar Sood appointed as new Principal Scientific Advisor

Eminent physicist Ajay Kumar Sood was on Wednesday (20.04.2022) appointed as the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Government of India. He replaces renowned biologist K Vijay Raghavan. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Prof. Sood to the post for a period of three years with effect from the date he assumes charge of the post, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Presently, he is serving as a Member of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.