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The Union government has announced several significant appointments and tenure extensions, which will impact various ministries and security forces across India.

Akhilesh Kumar Pandey (IRTS: 2010) has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty to the Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, in the Ministry of Mines, at the Director level, with a tenure lasting until July 24, 2027.

Praveer Ranjan (IPS: 1993: AGMUT) has been appointed Special Director General in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). His previous post as ADG has been temporarily upgraded to Special DG for a tenure of two years.

Vitul Kumar (IPS: 1993: UP) has taken the role of Special DG in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) against an existing vacancy, holding the position until his retirement on August 31, 2028.

R Prasad Meena (IPS: 1993: AM) will serve as Special DG in the Border Security Force (BSF) against an existing vacancy, holding the post until his retirement on July 31, 2025.

Rithwik Rudra (IPS: 1993: HP), Dr. Mahesh Dixit (IPS: 1993: AP), Praveen Kumar (IPS: 1993: WB), and Arvind Kumar (IPS: 1993: BH) have all been elevated to the rank of Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau from their current Additional Director positions.

Alok Ranjan (IPS: 1991: MP) has been appointed Director of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), holding the role until his retirement in June 2026.

Amit Garg (IPS: 1993: AP) has been appointed Director of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) until October 31, 2027.

Ajay Kumar Singh, Press Secretary to the President, has had his tenure extended for one more year, from September 26, 2024, to September 25, 2025.

Ujjwal Kumar, Deputy Secretary, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty to the Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, at the Deputy Secretary level for a period of three years, seven months, and 16 days.

Ashutosh Salil (IAS: 2010: MH) ‘s tenure as an Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Commerce at the Director level has been extended for one month until October 21, 2024.

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Vivek Gogia (IPS: 1991: AGMUT), Director of NCRB, has been prematurely repatriated to his home cadre at his request.

In a key development at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Chairman & Managing Director Atul Bhatt has proceeded on leave until retirement. During this time, Ajit Kumar Saxena, CMD of MOIL, has been given the additional charge as RINL CMD until a regular incumbent is appointed.

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