Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced the appointment of Ms. Sarita Chauhan and Shri Vinod Kumar Tripathi as Government Nominee Directors to its Board. These appointments, effective from October 12, 2026, follow an order from the Ministry of Steel. Their profiles, detailing extensive experience in public administration and finance, are attached with the announcement.
New Government Nominee Directors Appointed to SAIL Board
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has officially announced the appointment of two new Government Nominee Directors to its Board of Directors. The appointments were made by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, via an order dated October 12, 2026. These appointments are effective immediately and will continue until further orders.
Key Appointees and Their Backgrounds
The new directors are Ms. Sarita Chauhan, who holds the position of Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Steel, and Shri Vinod Kumar Tripathi, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Steel. Their brief profiles are provided, highlighting their significant experience in government service and administrative roles.
Profile of Ms. Sarita Chauhan
Ms. Sarita Chauhan is a senior civil servant from the 1999 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (AGMUT Cadre). She possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering and brings over 27 years of diverse experience in both State and Central Government roles. Currently, she serves as Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Steel. Her career has encompassed a wide range of portfolios, including personnel administration, administrative reforms, e-governance, education, environment, labour, social welfare, law and justice, tourism, industries, agriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry, power, urban development, and district administration. She has also served as District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, and as Secretary in various state departments. In the Government of India, she has worked in the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, focusing on digitalization and e-governance reforms. Since September 2026, she has been overseeing financial administration and fiscal matters within the Ministry of Steel and also serves as a Government Director on the Board of NMDC Steel Limited.
Profile of Shri Vinod Kumar Tripathi
Shri Vinod Kumar Tripathi is a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, and belongs to the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE-1995). He is a Civil Engineering graduate from IIT Roorkee. He has completed advanced management courses from NAIR Baroda, INSEAD Singapore, and the Leadership and Governance Centre (Iclif) Kuala Lumpur. He has also undergone training in Strategic Management from ISB Hyderabad. Shri Tripathy has extensive experience in Administration, Management, and Engineering, including the management of Public Sector Enterprises, Public Policy, Projects, Operations, Technological Advancement, Procurement & Inventory Management, and Human Resource Management.
The attached profiles detail their qualifications and extensive experience, which are expected to contribute to SAIL’s strategic direction and governance.
Source: BSE
