Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, will continue to hold the additional charge of Chief Executive Officer (Joint Secretary level) of the Coconut Development Board (CBD) for a further period of six months.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday, January 30, 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for extension of the additional charge entrusted to Prabhat Kumar.
The extension will be effective from October 6, 2025, and will remain valid for six months, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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