Awards AppointmentsTuesday, 3 March 2026·The Hindu
Government appoints Praveen M. Khanooja as interim CMD of Engineers India Limited
Praveen M. Khanooja was given additional charge as CMD of Engineers India Limited from 1 March 2026 for 3 months or until a regular appointment.
Key highlights
Direct fact
With effect from March 1, 2026, the Government of India appointed Praveen M. Khanooja to hold additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Engineers India Limited (EIL) for 3 months or until a regular CMD takes over.
Key specifics
- The appointment took effect on March 1, 2026.
- The additional charge is for 3 months or until a regular CMD assumes office.
- Praveen M. Khanooja is an IA&AS officer of the 1994 batch.
- He continues as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
- EIL is a Navratna PSU under the petroleum sector.
Exam lens
Question type: Appointments MCQ, March 1 2026, 3-month additional charge, IA&AS 1994 batch, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas; TNPSC may ask who was appointed interim CMD of EIL.