Archive · 27 May 2025
Dr. Samir V. Kamat Receives One-Year DRDO Extension
Dr. Samir V Kamat, the head of India's DRDO, will continue in his position for another year, until May 31, 2026.
This is the second time his term has been extended since he was first appointed in August 2022.
The extension was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Dr. Samir V. Kamat's tenure as DRDO chairman has been extended by one year.
The extension was granted by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
His extended tenure will last until May 31, 2026.
Dr. Kamat was first appointed to the post in August 2022.
The notification was published on May 27, 2025.
- Who
- Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of DRDO.
- What
- Dr. Samir V. Kamat's tenure as DRDO chairman extended for one year.
- When
- The extension is from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
- Where
- The information pertains to the DRDO, a government organization.
- Why
- To continue his leadership within the DRDO.
- Official Title
- Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) and Chairman, Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Tenure Extension
- One year
- New End Date
- May 31, 2026
- First Appointment
- August 2022
