The foreign deputation tenure of M Saravanan (IAS:2002:BH) as Senior Research Officer in the International Relations/Regional trade or Economics, Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat, Port Louis, Mauritius, has been extended for a further period of one year. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of External Affairs for tenure extension of Saravanan by one year beyond 15.12.2021 and up to 15.12.2022 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.