Priya Ranjan gets ex-post facto approval for extended role as MD, NHB

Priya Ranjan (IFoS:1998), Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, has received retrospective approval for the extension of his additional charge as Managing Director of the National Horticulture Board (NHB). According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (20.08.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare for ex-post facto approval of extension of entrustment of additional charge for the post to Mr. Ranjan for a period from 23.09.2023 to 22.09.2024 or till appointment of a regular incumbent to the post or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.