Government Extends Esha Srivastava’s Tenure as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

New Delhi, March 18, 2026 – The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of the central deputation tenure of Ms. Esha Srivastava, IFS (2004), currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, for an additional one month beyond March 19, 2026, or until further orders, whichever comes first.

The approval was communicated by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, in reference to the Department of Commerce OM dated March 12, 2026.

Key Details of the Extension

Officer: Ms. Esha Srivastava, IFS (2004)
Current Position: Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Extension Duration: One month beyond March 19, 2026, or until further orders
Approving Authority: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
Reference: Department of Commerce OM No. A-22012/1/2018-PNG(E.25372)

Official Communication

The extension order was issued from the Secretariat of the ACC, Government of India, with copies marked to key offices including:

Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
Cabinet Secretariat
Ministry of External Affairs
Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

The notification emphasizes the continuation of Ms. Srivastava’s responsibilities in the Ministry to ensure smooth functioning and policy continuity in petroleum and natural gas administration.

About Esha Srivastava

Ms. Esha Srivastava is a senior officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) 2004 batch. With extensive experience in administration and policy implementation, she has been instrumental in shaping strategic initiatives in India’s petroleum and natural gas sector.