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Science and Technology secretary Abhay Karandikar's tenure extended by one year

New Delhi, May 14 (PTI) The Centre has extended the tenure of Science and Technology Secretary Abhay Karandikar by one year, according to an official order. Karandikar was in September 2023 appointed to the post. He was then working as the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur. The Appointments Committee of the […]
The tenure of Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has been extended for an additional year, set to continue until April 2025. This decision was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), as announced by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Karandikar, who assumed the role of DST Secretary in June 2022, is recognized for his contributions to the field of telecommunications, particularly in the development of 4G and 5G technologies. His extension reflects the government's confidence in his leadership and the ongoing importance of advancing scientific and technological initiatives in India.

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