The central deputation tenure of Sharmistha Maitra (IDES:2005) as Director in the Ministry of Defence has been extended for a period of two years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (12.07.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Defence to extend the deputation tenure of Ms Maitra for a period of two years beyond August 31, 2025 and upto August 31, 2027 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Notably, Sharmistha Maitra began her central deputation tenure on September 1, 2020.