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Dr. Deepak Tripathi Takes Addl Charge as Director (Projects) at RITES Ltd – Know More About Him

An accomplished technocrat, Dr. Tripathi is an ex-IRSME officer of the 1990 batch. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering, he holds a Ph.D. and Postgraduate qualifications from IIM-Mumbai, specializing in Operations and Quality Management.
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New Delhi: State-run engineering consultancy firm RITES Ltd announced a key leadership change today, with former IRSME (Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers) officer Dr. Deepak Tripathi assuming the additional charge of Director (Projects).

Dr. Tripathi, who currently serves as Director (Technical) on the company’s Board, takes over the role following the relinquishment of charge by Arun Kumar Singh, effective May 5, 2025.

The change comes in accordance with a formal order issued by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India.

A Technocrat with a Vision for Integrated Growth

An accomplished technocrat, Dr. Tripathi is an ex-IRSME officer of the 1990 batch. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering, he holds a Ph.D. and Postgraduate qualifications from IIM-Mumbai, specializing in Operations and Quality Management. His appointment reflects RITES Ltd’s focus on strategic continuity and synergy between technical and project execution domains.

With over 30 years of experience across Indian Railways (IR), Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), and now RITES Ltd, Dr. Tripathi has earned recognition for leading transformational initiatives in railway operations, infrastructure development, technology integration, quality assurance, and international business.

Dr. Deepak Tripathi

Broad Leadership Portfolio at RITES

As Director (Technical), Dr. Tripathi currently heads critical verticals including Exports & International Business, Quality Assurance & Business Transformation, O&M Projects, Ropeways, and Technology/Digitalization initiatives. His dual role is expected to streamline coordination between RITES’ technical innovation pipeline and project execution strategies, driving infrastructure excellence across domestic and global engagements.

Career Highlights and Recognitions

Dr. Tripathi’s vast career spans strategic positions in Indian Railways and KRCL, where he led high-impact projects including:

  • Modernization of Rolling Stock and Locomotive Infrastructure
  • Implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Execution of multimodal logistics and international rail consultancy projects

His accolades include:

  • Minister of Railways Award for Outstanding Services
  • Best Innovative Idea Award for a patented Way-Side Rolling Stock Condition Monitoring System
  • Outstanding Author Award by Emerald Publications, UK
  • Lal Bahadur Shastri Award for his book “Smart Lean Management”

He has also been nominated for the Eminent Engineer Award by the Engineering Council of India and received Presidential Awards for promoting the official language in public service.

Industry Leader and Global Collaborator

Dr. Tripathi is widely respected as a thought leader and trainer in Lean and Quality Management. He has represented Indian Railways and RITES at national and international conferences across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe, and is affiliated with global bodies such as the Emerald Literati Club (UK) and the International Association of Railway Operations Research (IJROR).

His commitment to innovation is reflected in his role in developing patented indigenous railway technologies and global supply chains, and in leading several technology transfer projects that integrate artificial intelligence and digitalization into railway operations.

About RITES Ltd

RITES Ltd, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, is a premier multidisciplinary consultancy organization in the transport infrastructure sector. With operations across over 55 countries, it offers services in engineering, consultancy, and turnkey execution for railways, urban transport, highways, airports, ports, and ropeways.


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