New Delhi: The Government of India on Thursday issued several important notifications regarding appointments and tenure extensions across key departments including ports, defence, and census operations.
Devidatta Satapathy Gets Additional Charge at Paradip Port Authority
Devidatta Satapathy (IRSME: 2009), currently serving as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port Authority (SPMPA), Kolkata, has been given additional charge as CVO of Paradip Port Authority (PPA).
- The appointment is valid for a period of one year.
- This move consolidates vigilance oversight across two major Indian ports.
- Dinesh Kumar’s Tenure Extended as Joint Secretary, Department of Defence
The tenure of Dinesh Kumar (IAS: 2004: NL), Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence, has been extended by one year beyond December 6, 2025.
This extension ensures continuity in leadership within a crucial department handling national defence affairs.
Bishnu Charan Mallick’s Post Upgraded to Joint Secretary Level
The upgradation of the post of Director of Census Operations (DCO)/Director of Citizen Registration (OCR), Rajasthan, held by Bishnu Charan Mallick (IAS: 2007: RJ), has been extended up to December 31, 2025.
The post remains at the Joint Secretary level, emphasizing the importance of the role ahead of the next census and related citizen registration initiatives.
