New Delhi: The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued three important orders concerning senior officers of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and Indian Administrative Service (IAS), following approvals by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
The decisions, dated November 6, 2026, include the assignment of additional charge of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) to Anurag Goyal, extension of Ekta Vishnoi’s central deputation in the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), and the appointment of Namrata Gandhi as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Ayush.
A Closer Look at the Officers Behind the Latest DoPT Decisions
Anurag Goyal Gets Additional Charge as MD & CEO of ITLA
The ACC has approved the assignment of additional charge of the post of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) to Anurag Goyal, IRS (Income Tax), 1994 batch.
According to the DoPT order, dated November 6, 2026, Goyal is currently serving as Senior Adviser at NITI Aayog. He will hold the additional charge of the ITLA leadership position alongside his existing responsibilities.
The order was issued by Ajit Kumar Ranjan, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, under the Department of Personnel and Training.
Who Is Anurag Goyal?
Anurag Goyal is a 1994-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax).
He is currently serving as Senior Adviser at NITI Aayog, where he has been associated with the institution’s work in the area of industry. His deputation to NITI Aayog dates back to 2021.
Goyal’s appointment to the additional charge of ITLA places him in a leadership role in the newly constituted transport and logistics authority.
Ekta Vishnoi’s Central Deputation Extended by One Year
The ACC has also approved a one-year extension of the central deputation tenure of Ekta Vishnoi, IRS (Income Tax), 1999 batch, who is serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Biotechnology.
The extension will be effective beyond November 5, 2026, for a period of one year or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The approval follows a proposal submitted by the Department of Biotechnology through an Office Memorandum dated October 14, 2026.
Who Is Ekta Vishnoi?
Ekta Vishnoi is a 1999-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax). She is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Before joining the Department of Biotechnology, she served with the Sports Authority of India, where she was associated with initiatives such as the Khelo India programme and the Fit India Movement.
Her career in the Income Tax Department has included assignments in investigation, assessment and headquarters divisions.
Ekta Vishnoi holds a B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry, an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). She is also a gold medallist in Organic Chemistry from the University of Delhi. During her IRS training, she received the Finance Minister’s Gold Medal for being adjudged the best officer trainee.
Her continued tenure in the Department of Biotechnology will allow her to remain in the role of Joint Secretary for another year, subject to the terms of the order.
Namrata Gandhi Moves to the Ministry of Ayush as Deputy Secretary
In another order, the ACC has approved the appointment of Namrata Gandhi as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Ayush.
Gandhi is currently serving as Deputy Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat. Her new appointment has been approved under the Central Staffing Scheme on a lateral-shift basis.
The appointment will be for a tenure up to March 5, 2029, corresponding to the balance period of her four-year deputation tenure at the Deputy Secretary level, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The DoPT memorandum, issued on November 6, 2026, states that the appointment follows the recommendation of the Civil Services Board (CSB).
Who Is Namrata Gandhi?
Namrata Gandhi is a 2013-batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre. She joined the service through the Civil Services Examination and has held administrative responsibilities at both the district and state levels.
Before moving to the Centre, she served as Collector and District Magistrate of Dhamtari district in Chhattisgarh. She has also served as Director in the state’s Department of Ayush.
Her earlier assignments include roles in district administration, rural development, technical education and public administration.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
Gandhi was previously appointed Deputy Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat in February 2025 under the Central Staffing Scheme. Her latest appointment shifts her to the Ministry of Ayush while retaining her Deputy Secretary-level designation.
Three Orders, Three Different Personnel Decisions
The November 6 orders cover three distinct administrative developments:
- Anurag Goyal: Assigned additional charge as MD and CEO of the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority while continuing as Senior Adviser at NITI Aayog.
- Ekta Vishnoi: Granted a one-year extension of central deputation as Joint Secretary in the Department of Biotechnology.
- Namrata Gandhi: Appointed Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Ayush on a lateral-shift basis, with tenure up to March 5, 2029, subject to the order’s conditions.
Together, the decisions reflect changes in responsibilities and central postings across key government departments and institutions.
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