New Delhi, July 1: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a one-year extension in the service of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1989 batch.
According to an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, Misri’s tenure has been extended beyond July 14, 2026, and will now continue up to July 14, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The extension has been granted under the provisions of Fundamental Rule (F.R.) 56(d), which allows the government to extend the service of senior officials in the public interest.
The order, issued from New Delhi by the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, states that the decision has received the approval of the competent authority and has been communicated to all concerned ministries and departments for necessary action.
Vikram Misri has been serving as India’s Foreign Secretary and has played a key role in steering the country’s diplomatic engagements and foreign policy initiatives. His one-year extension is expected to ensure continuity in India’s diplomatic leadership amid evolving regional and global developments.(KNC)
