IAS officer Prashant Kumar Mishra (IAS:2014:KN) has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, CR Patil. His appointment has been made in the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (March 11, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Mishra’s appointment to the post at the level of Deputy Secretary.
He will serve in the position for a period of four years from the date of assuming charge of the post. However, the tenure will be 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.
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