Government extends Amitabh Kant’s tenure, upgrades USOF post

NEW DELHI: The Union government Tuesday gave another extension to Niti Aayog chief executive Amitabh Kant to a year and upgraded the Department of Telecommunications’ post presently held by Ansuli Arya to the rank of additional secretary.

“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in tenure of Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO Niti Aayog for a further period of one year beyond June 30, 2021 i.e upto June 30, 2022 or until further orders,” the Department of Personnel and Training in a notification said.