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S Thirumalai Selvam Selected as Director (Projects) of Sagarmala Devt Company Ltd – Know More About Him

The PESB panel selected Mr. Selvam after interviewing 11 candidates from prominent PSUs including SAIL, NTPC, BHEL, RINL, Engineers India Ltd, and the Indian Navy.
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New Delhi: In a key leadership development, S Thirumalai Selvam, currently serving as General Manager & Technical Assistant to the Executive Director (RDCIS) at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has been selected for appointment as Director (Projects) at Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL).

The selection was made by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) during its meeting held on May 1, 2025. His appointment is subject to requisite vigilance clearances and final approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

Extensive Experience in Project Design and Engineering

With nearly three decades of experience at SAIL, Mr Selvam has held various strategic roles, primarily in design and engineering. He joined SAIL in September 1995 and has been instrumental in driving R&D and project innovations.

S Thirumalai Selvam

Academic Credentials

Mr Selvam holds a Master of Science (Consultancy) from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani and an MBA in Human Resource Management from the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

PESB Shortlisted Selvam from a Competitive Pool

The PESB panel selected Mr. Selvam after interviewing 11 candidates from prominent PSUs including SAIL, NTPC, BHEL, RINL, Engineers India Ltd, and the Indian Navy. His diverse background and technical expertise set him apart in the competitive selection process.

The following 11 applicants were interviewed for thsi post-

  • Ishwar Chandra Gupta, General Manager (Electrical Repair Shop), Steel Authority Of India Limited (SAIL)
  • Bidhan Chandra Debnath, Chief General Manager Projects, Steel Authority Of India Limited (SAIL)
  • Anand Sagar Pandey, General Manager (Commercial), NTPC Limited
  • Abhishek Srivastava, General Manager (HERP & ARMP), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
  • Ramnaik Sarbahi, GM and Project Director (with ED powers) 2×800 MW, DVC, Koderma, Jharkhand, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (Bhel).
  • S Thirumalai Selvam, General Manager & TA to Executive Director (RDCIS), Steel Authority Of India Limited (SAIL)
  • RS Prasad, General Manager, Engineers India Limited
  • Muppavarapu Srinivasulu, Deputy General Manager (Design & Engineering)-Material Handling, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
  • Chhatrashal Singh Rathore, Deputy General Manager (Project Contracts), Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
  • Cmdr, Sameer Agarwal, Principal Director (Contracts & Cost Management), Navy
  • Cmdr. B. Balasundaram, Commodore Director, CISR, Navy

Once his appointment is formalized, Mr. Selvam is expected to play a critical role in advancing key infrastructure and port development projects under the Sagarmala programme, a flagship initiative by the Government of India to enhance the country’s logistics sector and maritime capabilities.

Sagarmala Project

About Sagarmala Development Company Limited

SDCL is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. Established on August 31, 2016, SDCL was created to facilitate the implementation of the Sagarmala Programme, which aims to promote port-led development across the country. The company was incorporated with an initial authorized share capital of ₹1,000 crore and a subscribed share capital of ₹250 crore .


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