In a significant development, Mohit Soni, a private individual, has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Manohar Lal Khattar, the Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Power. His appointment specifically pertains to the Ministry of Power.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (26.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the Ministry of Power’s proposal to appoint Mr. Soni to the post on a contract basis for a period of four years from the date of assumption of charge, or on a co-terminus basis with the Minister, or until he ceases to function as OSD to the Minister, or until further orders — whichever is earlier. Mr. Soni will assume the charge at the Deputy Secretary level.
Mohit Soni is considered close to Manohar Lal Khattar. He had earlier worked with him when Manohar Lal Khattar was the Chief Minister of Haryana. In 2019, Soni was appointed as Chief Feedback Officer to Feedback in the Haryana Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Currently too, he has been associated with the Haryana CMO.
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