Omita Paul: Appointed secretary to the President

Omita Paul, a long time aide of Pranab Mukherjee appointed secretary to the President.

• The Appointments Committee of Cabinet approved the appointment of 63-year-old Paul on a contract basis in the rank and pay of secretary.
• Her tenure would be on co-terminus basis with the tenure of the President from the date of joining or till she ceases to function or until further order, whichever is earlier.