In a significant move to strengthen transparency and accountability, several senior officers have been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) in major Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and government organizations. These appointments highlight the government’s continued focus on vigilance and ethical governance across critical sectors.
Mukesh Kumar has been entrusted with the responsibility of Chief Vigilance Officer in Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). His role will involve monitoring and strengthening transparency in the execution of large-scale rail infrastructure projects. Similarly, Raj Kumar has taken charge as the CVO of IRCON International Limited, where his leadership is expected to reinforce ethical practices in the company’s global construction and infrastructure ventures.
At the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), C Neelakanta Reddy has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer. His focus will be on enhancing governance in the mining sector. Alongside, Pankaj Porwal has joined as CVO of SJVN Limited, a leading power sector enterprise, where his role will contribute to ensuring accountability and compliance within the organization.
Further strengthening the vigilance framework, Ravindra Pratap Singh has been appointed as the CVO of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), a vital institution for currency and security printing in the country. In another important development, Rajneesh Kumar Tomar has been given dual responsibility as the Combined CVO for both the Military Engineer Services (MES) and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), underlining the emphasis on transparency in defense-related infrastructure projects.
Additionally, Jawahar Lal has taken over as the Chief Vigilance Officer of MMTC Limited, one of India’s largest international trading companies. His appointment is expected to strengthen compliance and fair practices in the organization’s trade operations.
These appointments across diverse sectors — ranging from infrastructure, mining, power, defense, and trading — reflect the government’s proactive measures to build a culture of integrity and vigilance in public enterprises. By placing experienced officers in these key roles, the emphasis remains on fostering accountability, good governance, and transparency in operations that have a direct impact on India’s economic and strategic growth.
