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RITES Appoints Prem Singh Meena as Director (Projects) Following PESB Recommendation 

PESB interviews 12 senior officials from leading public sector enterprises before finalizing RITES leader for strategic projects role
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New Delhi: Mr. Prem Singh Meena, currently serving as Executive Director at RITES Limited, has been recommended for the post of Director (Projects) at the Schedule ‘A’ public sector enterprise by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). The recommendation follows a rigorous selection process held on 12 December 2025.

PESB Interviews 12 Top Candidates

The PESB conducted interviews at 3:45 PM on 12 December 2025, assessing twelve highly qualified senior officials from prominent organizations, including Indian Railways, Engineers India Limited (EIL), NTPC, Indian Oil Corporation, CONCOR, and RITES Limited itself. After a thorough evaluation of each candidate’s experience, leadership qualities, and vision, the Board concluded that Mr. Prem Singh Meena was best suited for the role.

Read also: Railway Board Extends Additional Charge of Director (Projects) at RITES, Deepak Tripathi to Continue Leadership for 9 Months

Other Candidates Considered

The competitive panel of candidates included:

  • Mr. Sandeep Jain
  • Mr. Ghalib Ahmed Jillani
  • Mr. Rajeev Kumar Chaudhary
  • Mr. Lalit Kumar
  • Mr. Pesala Venkata Subba Satyanarayana
  • Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta
  • Mr. Akash Gupta
  • Mr. Lalit Manral
  • Mr. Vijay Shankar Dubey
  • Mr. Vijay Prakash Saraf
  • Mr. Murari Lal Meena

Each candidate brought extensive experience in public sector operations and project management, making the selection process highly competitive.

About RITES Limited

RITES Limited is a Schedule ‘A’ public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, specializing in transport infrastructure consultancy, project management, and engineering services. The company provides end-to-end solutions in railways, roads, ports, airports, and urban transport, both in India and internationally. With a strong focus on innovation, RITES plays a pivotal role in supporting India’s infrastructure development initiatives.

Read also: RITES Wins CEAI National Award for Engineering Innovation & Sustainability for USBRL Project


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