The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the following:

1. The ACC has approved the appointment of Shri Arvind Kumar,  IPS (AM:84), Special Director, Intelligence Bureau as Director, Intelligence Bureau vice Shri Rajiv Jain on completion of his tenure on 30.06.2019 for a tenure of two years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

2. The ACC has approved the appointment of Shri Samant Kumar Goel, IPS (PB:84), Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat (SR) as Secretary, Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW) vice Shri A.K. Dhasmana on completion of his tenure on 29.06.2019 for a tenure of two years from the date of assumption of charge of the post, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

3. The ACC has approved the extension of tenure of Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog for a further period of two years beyond 30.06.2019 i.e. up to 30.06.2021, on the same terms and conditions, as approved earlier.

 

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