NEW DELHI, May 23 -- Union Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran has been given a one-year extension by the Centre, according to an official order.

Ravichandran took over the post on October 11, 2021. He was to superannuate at the end of this month upon completion of 60 years of age.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in service of Ravichandran as secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, for a period of one year beyond the age of his superannuation, ie from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier, under Fundamental Rule 56(d), according to a Union personnel ministry order dated May 22.

The rule allows the central government to extend the services of incumbents on such p...