The Centre on Monday extended the tenure of Defence Research and Development Organisation chief Samir V Kamat by one year, a Personnel Ministry order said. Distinguished scientist Kamat was on August 25, 2022, appointed as secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development and the DRDO chairman, it said.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved an extension in service of Kamat as secretary, DDR&D and chairman, DRDO for one year from June 1, 2024, till May 31, 2025, or until further orders, it said.
Add us to your Preferences
Set as your preferred source on Google
ADVERTISEMENT
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
DRDO Partners With Apollo Micro Systems To Advance Anti-Ship Missile Technology
Aug 29, 2025
DRDO Director General Breaks Down Plans For 'Sudarshan Chakra' Missile Shield
Aug 23, 2025
Defence Space Sees Private Players Exponentially Stepping Up: DRDO
Aug 20, 2025
'25-Year-Olds Going Beyond Expectations' — DRDO On Startups, Private Players In Defence Sector
Aug 20, 2025
POPULAR
1
Economists Raise Full-Year Growth Target But There's a Fresh Concern
2
Watch Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Offer Prayers At Lalbaugcha Raja
3
Trump’s Global Tariffs Found Illegal By US Appeals Court
4
Saturday Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today On August 30?
5