Engineers India Limited (EIL) has entrusted the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) to Praveen M. Khanooja with effect from March 1, following the superannuation of Vartika Shukla on February 28.
The decision has been approved by the Minister of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). Khanooja will hold the additional charge for a period of three months, or until a regular CMD is appointed, or until further orders—whichever is earlier.
Experienced Administrator Takes Charge
Currently serving as Additional Secretary in MoPNG, Khanooja is a 1994-batch officer of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS). Over the years, he has held several important positions across diverse domains, including Defence Audit, Railways Audit, and State Government Accounts and Audit. He has also served at the headquarters of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
Academically, he holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering and an M.Tech in Management & Systems, combining technical expertise with strong administrative experience.
Leadership Transition at EIL
The transition comes at a crucial time for EIL, a leading public sector engineering consultancy and EPC company under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. As CMD (additional charge), Khanooja is expected to provide continuity in leadership and ensure smooth functioning of the organisation until a full-time appointment is made.
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EIL plays a significant role in India’s energy infrastructure projects, including oil, gas, petrochemicals and sustainable energy initiatives. With his administrative background and policy-level experience, Khanooja’s interim leadership is expected to support the company’s ongoing projects and strategic objectives.