Chandra Sekhar Kumar gets extension as Additional Secretary in Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Chandra Sekhar Kumar (IAS:1992:OR) has received an extension in his central deputation tenure as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. According to a directive issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday, September 1, 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has granted approval for an additional two-year extension to Mr. Kumar’s deputation, extending it beyond January 29, 2024, until either January 29, 2026, or until further orders are issued, whichever comes first.