The Central Government has appointed Ms. Shalini Pandit, Joint Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, as a Government Nominee Director on the Board of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) effective December 3, 2025. She replaces Dr. Parshant Kumar Goyal, with immediate effect and until further orders.
Leadership Change at LIC
Ms. Shalini Pandit has been appointed as a Government Nominee Director to the Board of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The appointment, effective December 3, 2025, comes via a government notification.
Details of the Appointment
According to the announcement, Ms. Pandit, currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, will assume her role with immediate effect. This appointment is until further notice. Dr. Parshant Kumar Goyal ceases to be the Government Nominee Director effective December 3, 2025.
About Ms. Shalini Pandit
Ms. Shalini Pandit is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Odisha cadre. She has held key positions within the Odisha government and served as Secretary for multiple departments, including School & Mass Education, Health & Family Welfare, and Mission Shakti. She has also worked as Mission Director, National Health Mission, Labour Commissioner, and District Collector for several districts. Ms. Pandit holds degrees in Botany and Wildlife Science.
Source: BSE