New Delhi, 20 August 2024: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the following appointments Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, lAS (KL:89), Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry as Officer on Special Duty, Department of Defence, Ministry of Defence in the rank and pay of Secretary to the Government of India. The officer will take over as Secretary, Department of Defence, Ministry of Defence vice Shri Aramane Giridhar, lAS (AP:88) upon completion of his tenure on 31.10.2024.
The ACC has also approved extension in service of Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, lAS (KL89) as Secretary, Department of Defence beyond the age of superannuation, for a period up to 31.10.2026 or until further orders.