A recent decision by a high-level government committee has granted a significant extension to a distinguished officer. Shri Himansu Bhusan Panda, an Indian Ordnance Factories Service officer of the 2000 batch, will continue his crucial deputation with the Odisha State Government for an additional six months, stretching beyond August 22, 2025. This move, originating from a recommendation by the Department of Defence Production, highlights a flexible approach to personnel management, as the extension was approved in relaxation of standard policy guidelines. Such strategic personnel decisions are vital for maintaining continuity and leveraging expertise in key government functions.
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No. 37/51/2024-EO(SM-I)
Government of India
Secretariat of the
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
New Delhi, 22.08.2025
Reference Department of Defence Production O.M. No. 11(07)/2018-DoO(C&S) dated 16.06.2025.
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Defence Production for extension of deputation tenure of Shri Himansu Bhusan Panda, IOFS(2000) with the State Government of Odisha for a period of six months beyond 22.08.2025, in relaxation of policy.
(Sakshi Mittal)
Director
Tel: 24010544
To
Department of Defence Production
(Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary)
New Delhi
Copy to:-
- PMO (Ms. Pooja Jain, Director), South Block, New Delhi.
- PS to Home Minister/ PS to MOS (PP).
- Cabinet Secretariat (Ms. Kavita Singh, Joint Secretary), New Delhi.
- Department of Defence Production (Shri Sunil Kumar Behera, Assistant Director), New Delhi
- Department of Personnel & Training (Shri Murali Bhavaraju, Director), New Delhi.
- Officer concerned.
- PSO to Secretary (P) / PPS to EO / PS to Deputy Secretary(MM)
- Sr. Technical Director, NIC, DOPT
- Guard file.
(Sakshi Mittal)
Director