New Delhi, August 13, 2018: The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare for appointment of Shri Ashish Kumar Bhutani, IAS (AM: 1992) to post of CEO, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY), by temporary upgradation of one post of Director to level of Joint Secretary under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare for a combined tenure of seven years at the Centre upto 09.05.2020 from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.