New Delhi: Engineers India Limited (EIL) Chairperson & Managing Director Vartika Shukla has been conferred with the SCOPE Eminence Award for Individual Leadership Excellence – Commendation (Maharatna & Navratna PSEs). The prestigious award was presented by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a grand ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
The award recognises Ms. Shukla’s transformative leadership and outstanding contribution to the growth, innovation, and global expansion of EIL — a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Celebrating Public Sector Leadership
The award ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, DPE Secretary K Moses Chalai, and other senior officials. The SCOPE (Standing Conference of Public Enterprises) Eminence Awards aim to celebrate exemplary leadership and organisational performance across India’s public sector enterprises.
Driving EIL’s Growth and Global Vision
With a remarkable 36-year career at EIL, Vartika Shukla has steered the company through a new era of growth and transformation. Under her leadership, EIL has:
- Expanded its global presence
- Strengthened its role in energy transition and sustainability
- Embraced digital transformation and operational agility
- Enhanced project execution capabilities across complex infrastructure and hydrocarbon value chains
Her tenure has also seen renewed emphasis on quality standards, project governance, and the adoption of cutting-edge engineering solutions in line with global best practices.
About Vartika Shukla: A Trailblazer in Indian Engineering
An alumna of IIT Kanpur (Chemical Engineering, 1988) and a certified Executive General Manager from IIM Lucknow, Ms. Shukla began her career as a Management Trainee in EIL’s Process Division. Over the past three decades, she has played a pivotal role in:
- Executing major projects in refining, petrochemicals, and fertilizers
- Forging strategic partnerships
- Leading teams in India and abroad across the hydrocarbon value chain
Today, she is widely recognised as a transformative figure in India’s energy and engineering landscape and a role model for aspiring professionals — particularly women — in STEM and leadership roles.
Industry Contributions and Recognition
Beyond her corporate leadership, Ms. Shukla is actively engaged in key industry platforms, including:
- FIPI (Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry)
- CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)
- FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry)
She also serves on the editorial board of the FIPI Journal, contributing thought leadership in the oil, gas, and engineering sectors.
About Engineers India Ltd
Engineers India Limited (EIL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is a premier engineering consultancy and EPC company. Headquartered in New Delhi, EIL offers services in project management, design, engineering, and execution across hydrocarbons, petrochemicals, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. With decades of expertise, EIL continues to play a pivotal role in advancing India’s industrial and energy infrastructure.
