New Delhi: The Government of India has approved the appointment of Tarun Kumar Chopra, currently serving as Deputy General Manager (DGM) at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), as Director (Finance) of WAPCOS Limited for a tenure of five years.
According to an office order issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation on October 23, 2026, the appointment has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). The approval was conveyed through the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Chopra’s tenure will begin from the date he assumes charge and will continue for five years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Government Approves Tarun Kumar Chopra’s Appointment
The appointment places Chopra in a key financial leadership role at WAPCOS, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
As Director (Finance), he will join the company’s senior leadership team responsible for overseeing its financial functions. His appointment follows the approval process involving the ACC and the subsequent communication of the decision through the DoPT.
The government order was issued by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation on October 23, 2026.
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Shilpa Sachin Shinde’s Additional Charge Extended
The government has also extended the additional charge of Director (Finance) at WAPCOS to Shilpa Sachin Shinde, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the company.
The extension is for three months with effect from September 29, 2026, or until the regular incumbent assumes charge, whichever is earlier.
The arrangement ensures continuity in the company’s financial leadership until the regular appointee takes over the position.
The order was signed by Sameer Kumar Munda, Under Secretary to the Government of India, on behalf of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
About WAPCOS Limited
WAPCOS Limited is a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The company provides consultancy and engineering services in water resources, power and infrastructure development in India and overseas.
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