New Delhi: The government on Thursday appointed senior IAS officer Saurabh Gar as Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
An order issued by the Personnel Ministry said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Garg, a 1991 batch IA officer of Odisha cadre, who is currently serving as Secretary, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The order said Garg will hold the new post till his superannuation on July 31, 2024 and thereafter on contract basis for a period of one year or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Their continuation in Government service on contract basis will be on the normal terms and conditions applicable to retired Government officers.
The Personnel Ministry order said the officer will also discharge the functions of the Secretary of the National Statistical Commission.
An order issued by the Personnel Ministry said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Garg, a 1991 batch IA officer of Odisha cadre, who is currently serving as Secretary, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The order said Garg will hold the new post till his superannuation on July 31, 2024 and thereafter on contract basis for a period of one year or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Their continuation in Government service on contract basis will be on the normal terms and conditions applicable to retired Government officers.
The Personnel Ministry order said the officer will also discharge the functions of the Secretary of the National Statistical Commission.
