New Delhi: RITES Limited has announced the appointment of Prem Singh Meena (DIN: 10855590) as Director (Projects), effective immediately. The appointment will continue until his superannuation on June 30, 2028, or until further orders. This strategic move strengthens the company’s leadership and accelerates project execution across rail and metro infrastructure initiatives.
Simultaneously, Dr. Deepak Tripathi, who was holding additional charge as Director (Projects), has relinquished the role following Meena’s formal assumption of office.
Leadership Transition and Board Update
The appointment of Prem Singh Meena was approved by the Ministry of Railways and ratified by the Board of Directors in their meeting on March 19, 2026. The updated Board composition now includes:
- Rahul Mithal – Chairman & Managing Director
- Dr. Deepak Tripathi – Director (Technical)
- Krishna Gopal Agarwal – Director (Finance)
- Prem Singh Meena – Director (Projects)
- Jayant Kumar – Government Nominee Director
- Vinod Kumar – Government Nominee Director
- Likha Togu – Independent Director
- Rajbir Sharma – Independent Director
- Dr. Dineshananda Goswami – Independent Director
This reshuffle underscores RITES’ commitment to strong leadership, operational efficiency, and accelerated project delivery.
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Prem Singh Meena: Profile and Expertise
Meena is a 1990-batch IRSEE officer with over 34 years of experience in railway electrification, traction distribution, signaling, siding works, metro projects, and project coordination.
Key highlights of his career include:
- Served as Executive Director (Rail Infra, Metro & Project Co-ordination) at RITES Limited
- Nominee Director on the Board of REMC Limited, a RITES subsidiary
- Managed railway electrification and metro PMC projects, along with business development initiatives
- Graduated in Electrical Engineering from MNIT Jaipur
- Completed advanced management programs at INSEAD, Singapore, and ICLIF, Malaysia
- Received Heavy Haul training at Southwest Jiaotong University, Beijing, China
His extensive technical and managerial experience positions him to lead RITES’ rail infrastructure and metro development projects effectively.
Strategic Importance for RITES
Meena’s appointment strengthens RITES’ senior management team, ensuring robust project execution and operational excellence. His leadership is expected to support the company’s ongoing and upcoming railway and metro projects across India, reinforcing the firm’s position as a premier player in the infrastructure and engineering sector.
About RITES Limited
RITES Limited is a leading public sector enterprise providing engineering, consultancy, and project management services in transport infrastructure, railways, and metro projects. Listed on NSE and BSE, RITES delivers high-quality solutions across India and internationally while maintaining strong corporate governance and operational standards.
