The central deputation tenure of Rakesh Kumar Verma, a 1993-batch IAS officer from the Punjab cadre, as Additional Secretary in the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has been extended by one year.
According to an order from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued on November 12, 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Verma’s extension beyond January 28, 2025, until January 28, 2026, or until further orders, whichever comes first.
