Smita Srivastava Gets One-Year Extension In Higher Education Department

The decision also provides for the continuation of the third-year upgradation of the post to the level of Joint Secretary. This means that the officer will continue in the upgraded Joint Secretary-level position during the extended period of her deputation.

Tenure Extension

Srivastava’s extension comes on the proposal of the Department of Higher Education, which sought continuation of her central deputation. The ACC approval ensures administrative continuity in the department at a senior level and allows the officer to continue handling responsibilities assigned to the Joint Secretary-level position.

The order is significant from a cadre-management perspective as it is specifically framed as an extension of central deputation, accompanied by continuation of the third-year upgradation. The arrangement therefore maintains the existing deputation structure while extending the officer’s tenure for another year, subject to further orders.