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Leadership Update: Raj Kumar Appointed Chief Vigilance Officer of IRCON International Ltd Effective October 1

Seasoned ITS officer Raj Kumar assumes CVO role at IRCON for three years; succeeds Vivek Varshney amid renewed focus on transparency and governance in public sector enterprise.
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New Delhi: IRCON International Limited, a leading Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways, has announced a key change in its senior leadership with the appointment of Raj Kumar (ITS) as the new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the company.

Raj Kumar officially assumed charge as CVO on October 1, for an initial tenure of three years or until further orders, as specified in the appointment order issued by the Ministry of Railways.

Leadership Transition to Strengthen Vigilance Framework

With his appointment, Vivek Varshney, who had been holding the additional charge of Chief Vigilance Officer, relinquished the responsibility on the same day. Varshney’s interim stewardship of the vigilance portfolio has now been formally handed over to a full-time appointee.

The appointment of Raj Kumar comes at a time when public sector organizations are placing renewed emphasis on transparency, integrity, and proactive vigilance. His role as CVO will be critical in ensuring that IRCON continues to follow ethical business practices and adheres to the highest standards of governance.

Read also: Railway PSU IRCON Receives LOA worth Rs 510 Cr for Eight Eklavya Model Residential Schools in Meghalaya – Details Inside

Raj Kumar: A Veteran Administrator with Rich Experience

Raj Kumar is a 1997-batch officer of the Indian Telecommunication Service (ITS) and brings with him a wealth of administrative and technical experience. Throughout his distinguished career, he has served in multiple strategic roles across several government bodies, including:

  • Ministry of Communication
  • Ministry of Defence
  • NITI Aayog

His extensive exposure to governance, policy-making, and regulatory frameworks is expected to further strengthen IRCON’s internal control systems and promote a culture of accountability across the organization.

About IRCON International Limited

IRCON International Limited is a Mini-Ratna (Category-I) Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Established in 1976, IRCON has built a strong reputation as one of India’s most trusted engineering and construction companies, especially in the field of railway and transport infrastructure. The company specializes in large-scale projects such as railway construction, highways, bridges, tunnels, and airport runways. Over the decades, IRCON has executed complex infrastructure assignments in more than 25 countries, earning recognition both nationally and internationally for its technical expertise and project delivery capabilities.

Read also: Dividend Alert: IRCON Declares Rs2.95 Dividend in FY25, Sets Record Date for September 11- Check Details


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