Prashant Kumar appointed Director in DPIIT’s Technical Support Unit

Prashant Kumar (IRSME:2011) appointed Director in DPIIT’s Technical Support Unit under CSS tenure till September 18, 2027 or co-terminus with PM GatiShakti NMP.

Yashasvi Mund ITS

Prashant Kumar (IRSME:2011), recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Railways, has been appointed as Director in the Technical Support Unit (TSU) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (September 30, 2025), Kumar will serve under the Central Staffing Scheme from the date of assuming charge of the post. His tenure will be for a combined period of five years — including ex-cadre deputation and CSS deputation — up to September 18, 2027, or co-terminus with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP), or until further orders, whichever is earlier.