Centre extends Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad’s tenure till May 2027
The Indian government has extended the tenure of Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad by six months until May 31, 2027. This marks the second extension for the 1991-batch IAS officer, following a formal request from the state government.
Why it matters
Administrative continuity in state leadership is critical for policy implementation and governance stability in Andhra Pradesh.
Centre extends Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad’s tenure till May 2027 left Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad. The Centre has extended his tenure by six months till May 31, 2027. File Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ie68sk/article71234911.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10745_27_2_2026_12_1_22_1_IMG_20260227_WA0026.JPG HANDOUT Andhra Pradesh, Guntur, Amaravati, February 27, 2026: Senior IAS officer G. Sai Prasad, who is going to take charge as Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh. Photo: Special Arrangement The 1991-batch IAS officer, who took charge in February, gets a second six-month extension on the State government’s request AMARAVATI The Centre has extended the tenure of Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad by another six months, until May 31, 2027. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), under the Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, issued orders approving the extension following a proposal submitted by the State government.
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