The central government on Friday (August 8, 2025) assigned IAS officer Cheshta Yadav (IAS:2014:AGMUT) the additional charge as Director of Census Operations (DCO) and Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) of Goa. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (August 8, 2025), her appointment comes under the Central Staffing Scheme with effect from the date of assuming charge and will continue till December 31, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Yadav, currently serving as District Magistrate, North-West Delhi, will replace Arun Kumar Mishra (IAS:2006:AM), who has held the post since February 2, 2022. Mishra was originally appointed till December 31, 2025, but is now being replaced.