New Delhi, 18 April 2024: The Competent Authority has approved assignment of additional charge of the post of Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation to Shri Saurabh Garg, IAS (OR:1991), Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment upon completion of tenure of Dr G P Samanta on 15 April 2024 and till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earlier.