Thiruvananthapuram, February 28 The Kerala government on Saturday decided to extend the term of State Police Chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar by one year.
The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, according to a statement issued by his office.
The Cabinet decided to extend Chandrasekhar’s tenure until June 30, 2027. He was originally scheduled to retire on June 30 of this year, the statement said.
He had taken office as the State Police Chief of Kerala on July 1, 2025.
Additionally, the Cabinet decided to increase wages by 10% for contractual employees in various posts under the rural employment guarantee scheme.
The increase will take effect from April 1, the statement said.
The Cabinet also decided to form self-help groups called 'Sushakti' under the Kerala State Disabled Welfare Corporation for the upliftment and comprehensive empowerment of persons with disabilities, the statement added.