The foreign deputation tenure of Jajjavarapu Balaji (IAS:2001:AM) as Minister (Agriculture) at the Embassy of India in Rome has been extended by four months.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (March 5, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to extend his tenure.
The extension will be for a further period of four months beyond August 29, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Balaji has been serving in this position since June 2023.
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