New Delhi: Ekta Vishnoi (IRS-IT:1999), Joint Secretary in the Department of Biotechnology, has been granted a one-year extension in her central deputation tenure.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (November 6, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Department of Biotechnology to extend her tenure by one year beyond November 5, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Vishnoi joined central deputation on November 5, 2019, when she was appointed Senior Director in the Sports Authority of India (SAI). During her tenure there, she was subsequently designated Deputy Director General (DDG) of SAI and also served as Mission Director of the Fit India Movement.
In August 2024, she was relieved from SAI following her appointment as Joint Secretary in the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Her appointment was initially for a combined tenure of seven years, up to November 5, 2026. With the latest approval, she will continue in the department for another year.
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