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Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan appointed as Chairman of National Shipping Board
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... including as the Secretary of MoRTH, Chairman of NHAI,ChiefSecretaryofTripura,AdditionalSecretary& Financial Adviser in the MoRTH, Shipping, and Tourism, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defense, Resident Commissioner of Tripura, Director in the Ministry of HeavyIndustries,anddistrictmagistrateandcollectorof NorthTripuradistrictintheTripuragovernment.
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He has also served on the Board of a number of companies in the infrastructure, power and tourism sectors including NHIDCL, SCI, ITDC, OTPC, NEEPCO andNationalDairyDevelopmentBoard.
The National Shipping Board is an advisory body to Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways on matters related to shipping and shipping infrastructure. The National Shipping Board members are elected/nominated by Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The existing members of the National Shipping Board was reconstituted in August 2022 for a period of twoyears.
Mumbai Port, India’s Premier Port celebrated India’s 74th Republic Day with enthusiasm
MUMBAI: Mumbai Port, India’s premier port celebrated India’s 74th Republic Day with enthusiasm as it was special since Mumbai Port Authority is celebrating its 150 years. Onthisoccasion,
Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority hoisted a Flag at Domestic Cruise Terminal, Bhauchha Dakka, MbPA and presented the Guard of Honour. CISF also performed spectacular demonstration andparade.
Shri Adesh Titarmare, IAS, Dy. Chairperson, MbPA, Shri Rakesh Shrivastava, ITS, CVO, MbPA, MbPA HoDs, Sr.Officers & staff attended the ceremony. On this occasion, Shri Jalota, addressed the gathering anddistributedvariousawardsandprizes.
Shri Rajiv Jalota mentioned that MbPA is celebrating severaleventsunderAzadiKaAmritMahotsavtohonour glorious history and achievements in different sectors and also planning several events for 150 years celebrationofMbPA.MumbaiPortisconstantlyengaged in creating new infrastructure, new business opportunities, attracting new cargoes and opening up newavenuesandcontributedformaritimesector.
Shri Rajiv Jalota announced the launch of the “Policy for Usage & Revitalisation of Waterfront”welcoming all citizens to organize activities to promote art, history, culture, health awareness, etc. at the EasternWaterfront.
Arun Kumar Sharma, assumes charge as Sr. General Manager of IFFCO Kandla Unit from Today
GANDHIDHAM: ShriArunKumar
Sharma, Sr. General Manager has takenoverthechargeofIFFCOKandla Unit with effect from 1st Feb. 2023 upon superannuation ofShriOPDayama.
Shri Arun Kumar Sharma completed his graduation in B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering) and has also done post-graduation in Masters of Business Administration. He started his career as Graduate Engineer at IFFCO’s Kandla Unit and has been associated with IFFCO for more than three decades. He has varied experience and expertise in projects, plant commissioning and operationsofIFFCOKandlaplant.
Prior to taking charge of Kandla Unit, Shri Arun Kumar Sharma has served IFFCO in different roles at
KandlaUnitasHeadofTechnical Department and also as Head of ProductionDepartment.
He has also contributed his expertise in JPMC, Jordan for technical study and modifications in DAP plant subsequent to which plant is operating at full capacity with highefficiency.
He has made Technical Paper Presentation at IFA and FAI conferences on improving productivity of DAP/ NPKplants.
He has widely travelled overseas in connection with variousprojectsofIFFCO.
