Capt Jagmohan appointed as new CMD of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

ANI April 18, 2025 189 views

The Defence Ministry has appointed retired Captain Jagmohan as the new CMD of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. His selection comes with relaxed eligibility criteria, highlighting his experience at Goa Shipyard. He will serve until 2029 unless orders change. The ACC also appointed four IRS officers to the CBDT.

"ACC approved Capt Jagmohan's appointment as MDL CMD in relaxation of eligibility criteria" – Appointments Committee of Cabinet
New Delhi, April 18: The Government on Thursday appointed Captain Jagmohan (Retd) as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).

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Retired Captain Jagmohan to lead Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

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ACC relaxed eligibility norms for appointment

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Tenure set until superannuation in 2029

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Four IRS officers also named CBDT members

The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on the proposal of the Department of Defence Production.

Capt. Jagmohan is currently serving as Director of Corporate Planning, Projects and Business Development at the Goa Shipyard Limited, and his appointment has been made in relaxation of the eligibility criteria.

According to the release by the ACC, the retired captain will be assuming charge of the post from the date of taking over and will continue until the date of his superannuation on September 30, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

"The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Department of Defence Production for appointment of Capt (IN Retd.) Jagmohan, Director (Corporate Planning, Projects and Business Development), Goa Shipyard Limited, in relaxation of the eligibility criteria, to the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in the scale of pay of Rs.2,00,000 3,70,000/- (IDA) for a period with effect from the date of his assumption of charge of the post till the date of his superannuation i.e., 30.09.2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier," the release from the ACC stated.

Meanwhile, the ACC also approved the appointment of four senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers as Members of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

The newly appointed Members include Pankaj Kumar Mishra, who was serving as Member (Finance) of the Atomic Energy Commission, and Sanjay Bahadur, who held the position of Principal Director General of Income Tax (Training) in Delhi. L Rajasekhar Reddy, who was the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS) for the Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Regions, and G. Aparna Rao, who was functioning as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax-1 for the Bengaluru, Karnataka and Goa Regions, were also appointed as Members of the CBDT.

All four appointees belong to the 1989 batch of the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax).

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Congratulations to Capt Jagmohan! His experience at Goa Shipyard will definitely benefit MDL. Wishing him all the best in this new role. 🚢
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Priya M.
Interesting appointment. While I appreciate his credentials, I wonder if relaxing eligibility criteria sets a good precedent. Hope he proves this decision right with excellent performance.
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Amit S.
MDL is crucial for our naval defense capabilities. With his background, Capt Jagmohan seems well-suited to lead the organization. Looking forward to seeing some innovative shipbuilding projects under his leadership!
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Neha T.
So many important appointments announced today! The CBDT appointments seem equally significant for our tax administration. Good to see experienced officers getting these key positions.
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Vikram P.
The tenure until 2029 gives him enough time to implement long-term strategies. Hope he focuses on modernizing our shipbuilding capabilities to compete globally. 🇮🇳
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Sunita R.
My brother works at MDL - he says the employees are excited about this appointment. They believe Capt Jagmohan's operational experience will bring positive changes to the organization.

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