New Delhi, Jun 27 (UNI) Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant’s tenure was extended for two years till June 30, 2021 by the Government on Wednesday.
Mr Kant’s term was to end on June 30, this year.
“The Appointment Committee of Cabinet has approved the extension of tenure of Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog, for a further period of two years beyond 30.06.2019 i.e. up to 30.06.2021 on the same terms and conditions as approved earlier,” the Government order said.
Mr Kant,an IAS officer of the 1980 batch,was appointed the think tank’s CEO on February 17, three years ago.