Saurabh Garg, an IAS officer from Odisha, has been named as the new Secretary of MoSPI.

In a recent development, the government has announced the appointment of Mr. Saurabh Garg as the Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. This decision was made on Thursday and was followed by an order issued by the Ministry of Personnel. According to the order, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Mr. Garg's appointment, who is a senior IAS officer belonging to the 1991 batch of the Odisha cadre. Currently, Mr. Garg is serving as the Secretary of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The order further stated that Mr. Garg will hold this new position until his superannuation on July 31, 2024. After that, he will continue to serve on a contract basis for a period of one year or until further orders, whichever comes first. It was also mentioned that his contract will be subject to the usual terms and conditions applicable to retired government officers. In addition to his role as Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Mr. Garg will also be responsible for the functions of the Secretary to the National Statistical Commission, as stated by the personnel ministry order.

This appointment is a testament to Mr. Garg's expertise and experience in the field of civil services. With his vast knowledge and skills, he is expected to make significant contributions to the Ministry and further the government's efforts towards effective implementation of various programmes and policies. We congratulate Mr. Garg on his new role and wish him all the best for his future endeavors.

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