Vipul Bansal (IAS:2005:KN), currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, has been granted a three-month extension to his central deputation tenure. The decision was conveyed through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (19.01.2024), with the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. The extension is applicable beyond 18.01.2024 or until further orders, whichever takes place earlier.
