Dr. Rajesh S Gokhale‘s term as Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology has been extended for an additional two years. As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (25.09.2023), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved this extension, which will be effective from November 1, 2023, or until further orders are issued, whichever occurs earlier.
Dr. Rajesh S Gokhale initially assumed the role on October 26, 2021, for a two-year term. At that time, he was serving as a Professor in the Department of Biology at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Pune.
