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Vartika Shukla Appointed as First Female CMD of ONGC.

Appointments | Dated: 09 Dec 2025

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Vartika Shukla for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). Once approved by the ACC, she will become the first woman to head India's largest crude oil and natural gas company. She is currently serving as the CMD of Engineers India Limited (EIL).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • She will succeed Arun Kumar Singh, who superannuated recently.
  • Shukla has over 32 years of extensive technical and managerial experience in the energy sector.
  • Her appointment is seen as a significant step towards gender diversity in the leadership of Maharatna PSUs.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Vartika Shukla.
  • Designation: CMD, ONGC.
  • Significance: First Woman CMD (Permanent).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recommended by PESB as the first female Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of ONGC?

Correct Answer: Vartika Shukla

🚀 Quick Recap:

About ONGC

  • HQ – New Delhi
  • Status – Maharatna