The central government on Friday (August 8, 2025) assigned IAS officer Amit Sharma (IAS:2012:AGMUT) additional charge as Director of Census Operations (DCO) and Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) for Mizoram. He is presently serving as Special Secretary, Information, Communications & Technology (ICT) and Cooperation in the Government of Mizoram.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Sharma will hold the post at the Deputy Secretary level under the Central Staffing Scheme from the date of assuming charge until December 31, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Notably, on March 21, Ajit Roy (IAS:2010:AGMUT) was appointed to the same post for a term ending December 31, 2025. He is now being replaced by Amit Sharma.