New Delhi. The Central government has reappointed former IPS officer Ajit Doval as the National Security Advisor (NSA). According to an official order, his appointment will be co-terminus with the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi or until further orders.

PK Mishra will continue to be the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister

At the same time, the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has appointed Dr. PK Mishra as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. PK Mishra's appointment will remain with the tenure of the Prime Minister or till further orders. According to the news agency, he will be given the status of a cabinet minister in the seniority table.

Doval became NSA for the third time

It is known that Dr. PK Mishra will handle administrative matters in the Prime Minister's Office, while Doval will oversee national security, military affairs and intelligence matters. Doval, a 1968 batch IPS officer, has been appointed the country's National Security Advisor for the third consecutive time. He is known as a well-known expert on anti-terrorism matters and for his expertise on nuclear issues.

PK Mishra has been with the Prime Minister for the last decade

At the same time, PK Mishra is a retired officer of the 1972 batch. He has been with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the last decade. Both officers are considered to be the closest and most trusted to Prime Minister Modi.