New Delhi, 24 December 2025: The Competent Authority has approved the proposal for re-designation of the post of Private Secretary (at Deputy Secretary level) to the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Shri Sarbananda Sonowal) presently held by Shri Amit Kumar, lAS (BH:2012), as Private Secretary (at Director level) to the same Minister as a measure personal to him with effectfrom 01.01.2026 orfrom date of assumption of charge of the re-designated post, whichever is later and for a period up to 20.08.2029 or on co-terminus basis with the Minister or till he ceases to function as Private Secretary to the Minister or until further orders.
