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