New Delhi: The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, has approved the entrustment of additional charge of the post of Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited (HEC), Ranchi, to Arun Gupta (ITS: 2001). Gupta is currently serving as CVO of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Delhi.
The additional charge will be for a period of one year with effect from November 19, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The approval follows a proposal from the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Arun Gupta to Hold Additional Charge as HEC CVO
As part of the new arrangement, Arun Gupta will continue to serve as CVO of BHEL while taking on the additional responsibility of overseeing the vigilance function at HEC, Ranchi.
The appointment brings his experience in governance, administration, policy implementation and monitoring to the vigilance function at another major public sector enterprise under the heavy industries sector.
Arun Gupta’s Educational Qualifications
Arun Gupta is an officer of the 2001 batch of the Indian Telecom Service (ITS). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS), Indore.
He also holds a Master’s degree in Microelectronics and VLSI Design from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, and has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management (PGD-PPM) from Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon.
Extensive Experience in Governance and Telecommunications
Gupta has diverse professional experience across several areas of governance, including policy formulation, implementation, monitoring and administration of government schemes and projects.
During his career, he has been associated with initiatives aimed at strengthening telecommunications connectivity and promoting universally accessible, secure and affordable telecommunications and information and communication technology (ICT) services, particularly in rural and remote areas.
His professional experience includes telecommunications licensing, enforcement and monitoring, as well as the implementation of schemes and projects designed to bridge the digital divide, improve digital literacy and ensure equitable access to telecommunications and ICT services.
These initiatives have supported digital inclusion, socio-economic development, entrepreneurship and citizen empowerment.
Experience in the Ministry of Culture
Gupta has also served on central deputation in the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. During his tenure, he was responsible for the administration of various institutions under the ministry.
His experience across technology, public policy, government administration and programme implementation provides a broad administrative background for his additional responsibilities at HEC.
About Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited (HEC)
Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited (HEC) is a public sector enterprise based in Ranchi, Jharkhand, under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India. Established in 1958, the company manufactures and supplies heavy engineering equipment, machinery and industrial systems for sectors such as steel, mining, railways and other core industries. HEC has played a role in supporting India’s industrial and infrastructure development through its heavy engineering capabilities.
