July 17, 2026 12:09 AM
Centre appoints oceanographer Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala as Earth Sciences Secretary
The Centre has appointed internationally renowned oceanographer Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala as the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), a move aimed at strengthening India's capabilities in deep-ocean exploration, climate science, oceanography and disaster early warning systems. According to an official statement issued on Thursday, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Dr. Tummala, who is currently serving as Head of the Indian Ocean Tsunami...