The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of central deputation tenures for Sandhya Bhullar and Anuradha Thakur, both senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. This decision, formalized through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on March 19, 2025, ensures their continued service in key government roles.
Sandhya Bhullar, a 2003-batch IAS officer from the Gujarat cadre, will continue as Joint Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) for an extended period of two years. Her deputation tenure, initially set to conclude on February 23, 2025, has now been prolonged until February 23, 2027, or until further directives are issued.
Similarly, Anuradha Thakur, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, will remain in her role as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for an additional year. The ACC has sanctioned her tenure extension beyond March 24, 2025, extending it until March 24, 2026, or until further notice.
Thakur has been serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs since January 2022, contributing significantly to policy formulation and regulatory oversight in the corporate sector. Her extended tenure will allow continuity in the ministry’s ongoing initiatives and projects.
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The extension of these senior officials underscores the government’s focus on leveraging experienced leadership for critical administrative functions. Both officers have played instrumental roles in their respective ministries, and their continued tenure is expected to enhance governance and policy implementation in key sectors.
The decision reflects the government’s commitment to administrative stability and efficiency, ensuring that experienced officers remain at the helm of crucial policymaking and regulatory frameworks. With their extended terms, both Bhullar and Thakur are expected to contribute further to their respective domains, supporting economic growth and industry development.