Dr. Rajesh S Gokhale was on Tuesday (26.10.2021) appointed to the post of Secretary, Department of Biotechnology. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), he has been appointed to the post for a period of two years or till attaining the age of 60 years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
Presently, he is serving as Professor, Department of Biology, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune.