Mumbai: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has appointed Dr. Vani Ahluwalia as a Non-official (Independent) Director on its Board of Directors. The appointment, made by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, is effective from August 17, 2026.
Dr. Ahluwalia has been appointed for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. She brings more than 25 years of professional experience across healthcare, public health, administration and the social sector.
Cochin Shipyard Appoints Dr. Vani Ahluwalia as Independent Director
The appointment strengthens the CSL Board with a professional having a multidisciplinary background in medicine, public health, law and administration.
Dr. Ahluwalia currently serves as Senior Medical Officer at the ART Plus Centre, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur. She is also the Managing Partner of JK Celebration and Ahluwalia Hospitality LLP.
Her professional expertise includes:
- Healthcare management and medical administration
- Public health programme delivery
- Legal and regulatory matters
- Organisational governance
- Community development
- Rural healthcare and telemedicine
- COVID-19 response initiatives
Dr. Vani Ahluwalia’s Education and Professional Experience
Dr. Vani Ahluwalia, holding is a medical professional and public health administrator based in Jabalpur.
She holds an MBBS degree and has pursued specialised postgraduate diploma-level studies in HIV and Family Education, International Human Rights and law.
With more than 25 years of professional experience, her career has covered medicine, public health, administration, human rights and community-focused initiatives.
Leadership Roles in Social Sector
Apart from her medical and administrative responsibilities, Dr. Ahluwalia has held various leadership positions in the social sector.
She has served as National Secretary of Ekal Arogya Prakalp and as a National Executive Committee Member of the Arogya Foundation of India.
Through these roles, she has been associated with healthcare and community-focused initiatives, further strengthening her experience in public health programme delivery and social-sector administration.
Appointment Term and Key Details
The appointment of Dr. Vani Ahluwalia is effective from August 17, 2026, and will continue for three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Key details:
- Company: Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Appointee: Dr. Vani Ahluwalia
- Position: Non-official (Independent) Director
- Effective Date: August 17, 2026
- Term: Three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier
- Appointing Authority: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India
Dr. Vani Ahluwalia Not Related to Existing Directors
Cochin Shipyard Limited has confirmed that Dr. Vani Ahluwalia is not related to any existing Director of the company.
She has also confirmed that she is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or by any other authority.
Further, she is not disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. Her appointment therefore meets the applicable eligibility requirements for holding the position of Independent Director.
About Cochin Shipyard Limited
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is one of India’s leading shipbuilding and ship repair companies. A public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, CSL builds and repairs commercial vessels, defence ships, and specialized marine assets. The company plays an important role in strengthening India’s maritime infrastructure and supporting the country’s shipbuilding capabilities.
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