The DRDO Chairman receives a one-year extension following the Army Chief.

New Delhi: The government's cabinet nomination committee is busy conducting many reshuffles while the entire nation is preoccupied with the general election. A day after Army Chief General Manoj C. Pande was given a one-month service extension to June 30 by the cabinet appointment committee, a crucial decision about the DRDO chief was made.*Dr. Samir V Kamat*, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) and Chairman, Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO), has had his service/tenure extended by the Modi administration for a year, from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025.

The extension is given while his successor is still up for election.In addition to this, the following are further appointments and recommendations that were announced on Monday, May 27, 2024:*Amit Garg*, (1993-AP) IPS: After May 31, 2024, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, the Addl. Director, SVP NPA, shall remain in extra control of the position for an additional three months.