Govt extends tenures of Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan

Why in News?

The Government of India has approved a one-year extension in the tenure of Dr. T.V. Somanathan as Cabinet Secretary, extending his service beyond 30 August 2026.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has also approved a one-year extension for Govind Mohan as Home Secretary. 

About the Cabinet Secretariat

The Cabinet Secretariat functions directly under the Prime Minister and plays a crucial role in ensuring coordination and effective functioning across the Union Government.

The administrative head of the Secretariat is the Cabinet Secretary who is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. 

Its major functions include:

• Administering the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961.
• Administering the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961.
• Providing secretarial assistance to the Cabinet and its Committees.
• Facilitating inter-ministerial coordination.
• Resolving differences among Ministries and Departments.
• Building consensus through Standing and Ad-hoc Committees of Secretaries.
• Facilitating the development and implementation of new policy initiatives.
• Coordinating the government’s response during major crisis situations.
• Coordinating the activities of different Ministries and Departments during emergencies.

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