A series of appointments, recommendations and tenure extensions across public sector enterprises and financial institutions were announced over the past week, with the Public Enterprises Selection Board, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet and concerned ministries clearing senior leadership roles in energy, infrastructure, finance and insurance entities.
PESB Recommends Prem Singh Meena as Director (Projects), RITES
The Public Enterprises Selection Board on Friday recommended Prem Singh Meena for the post of Director (Projects) at RITES Limited. Twelve candidates were interviewed for the position. Subject to requisite clearances and approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Meena will take charge of the post, which is currently vacant. He is serving as Executive Director at RITES Limited.
Arvind Kumar Recommended as Director (Finance), NFL
Arvind Kumar has been recommended for the post of Director (Finance) at National Fertilisers Limited by the Public Enterprises Selection Board. The recommendation was made at a selection meeting held on December 6, after interviews of five candidates. Kumar is currently General Manager at Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
As Director (Finance), Kumar will be a member of the board and report to the Chairman and Managing Director. He will be responsible for finance and accounts, fund management, budgeting, costing, financial control, and statutory financial reporting.
Alok Tiwari Appointed Part-Time Government Nominee Director on IRFC Board
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited has appointed Alok Tiwari as Part-Time Government Nominee Director on its board with effect from December 5. The appointment was approved through a resolution by circulation on December 5, following completion of formalities, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Tiwari is currently Joint Secretary in the Infrastructure Finance Secretariat under the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. The appointment follows an order of the Ministry of Railways dated December 3, received by IRFC on December 4. IRFC said Tiwari is not debarred from holding the office of director and holds no shares in the company.
Shalabh Tyagi Given Additional Charge as CVO of ONGC
The Central Government has approved the entrustment of additional charge of Chief Vigilance Officer of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited to Shalabh Tyagi. Tyagi, an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers officer of the 1997 batch, is currently serving as Chief Vigilance Officer of Oil India Limited.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training, Tyagi will hold the additional charge for six months from the date of assuming office, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, or until further orders.
ACC Approves Re-employment of Arun Kumar Singh as ONGC Chairman
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the re-employment of Arun Kumar Singh as Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited on a contract basis for a further period of one year. The extension will be effective from December 7, 2025, or until a regular incumbent assumes charge, or until further orders, according to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on December 2.
The ACC has also approved the constitution of a Search-cum-Selection Committee to select a regular Chairman for ONGC.
Ramakrishnan Chander Appointed Managing Director of LIC
Ramakrishnan Chander has been appointed Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India with effect from December 1, 2025, according to a government notification. He joined LIC in 1990 as an Assistant Administrative Officer and has held various positions, including Senior Divisional Manager, Regional Manager, Executive Director, and Chief Investment Officer.
Rajesh Pratap Singh Sisodia Appointed Director (Planning & Projects), NLC India
NLC India Limited has appointed Rajesh Pratap Singh Sisodia as Director (Planning & Projects) with effect from December 2, 2025. The appointment was approved by the Ministry of Coal through an order dated November 26, 2025.
Sisodia will hold the post until his superannuation on May 31, 2028, or until further orders. The company said he is not debarred by SEBI or any other authority from holding the office of director.
Power Ministry Extends Additional Charge of Director (Finance), SJVN
The Ministry of Power has extended the additional charge of Director (Finance) at SJVN Limited to Sipan Kumar Garg for a further period of three months with effect from December 1, 2025, or until a full-time incumbent is appointed. The extension was approved through an order dated December 1, the company said in a regulatory disclosure.
Garg is currently Director (Finance) at THDC India Limited and is also holding additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of THDC.
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