New Delhi: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has announced the appointment of Mr. Amit Tandon as the new Director (Projects), effective January 2, 2026. The appointment, made following an order from the Ministry of Railways, is in line with regulatory guidelines. Mr. Tandon will hold the position until his superannuation on January 31, 2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Profile of Mr. Amit Tandon
Mr. Amit Tandon is a civil engineer with over 25 years of extensive experience in railway and metro infrastructure projects. He is an officer of the 1995 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, graduating in 1991.
Prior to this appointment, he served as the Principal Executive Director at RVNL in Kolkata, where he oversaw key infrastructure projects including metro systems, highway bridges such as the Kona Expressway, and extensive railway track works. His expertise in large-scale transport and infrastructure projects is expected to contribute significantly to RVNL’s ongoing and upcoming projects.
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Responsibilities as Director (Projects)
In his new role, Mr. Amit Tandon will be responsible for supervising and guiding all major project developments undertaken by RVNL. This includes metro rail projects, highway bridges, railway track construction, and other critical infrastructure initiatives. His leadership is expected to strengthen project execution efficiency and ensure timely completion of strategic infrastructure projects across India.
Board Composition After the Appointment
With Mr. Amit Tandon joining as Director (Projects), the current RVNL board composition is as follows:
- Mr. Saleem Ahmad: Chairman & Managing Director
- Anupam Ban: Director (Personnel)
- Mr. Mritunjay Pratap Singh: Director (Operations)
- Mr. Amit Tandon: Director (Projects)
- Mr. Abhishek Kumar: Director (Finance)
- Mr. N. C. Karmali: Government Nominee Director
- Mr. Prem Sagar Gupta: Government Nominee Director
- Mr. Surender Singh: Independent Director
About Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
Established in 2003, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) is a government-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, tasked with implementing rail infrastructure projects across India. The company plays a vital role in modernizing railway networks, constructing new lines, metro systems, and bridges, and supporting national transport development goals. RVNL has been instrumental in executing high-profile railway and metro projects with a focus on quality, efficiency, and timely completion.
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