Railway Board Appoints Sudeep Prasad as Additional General Manager at DFCCIL on Deputation

New Delhi, March 19, 2026: The Government of India’s Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has announced the deputation of Shri Sudeep Prasad (IRSME) to the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL). He has been appointed as Additional General Manager (CC) at DFCCIL’s Corporate Office in Noida.

Key Appointment in DFCCIL Strengthens Leadership

As per the official order issued by the Railway Board, Shri Sudeep Prasad, currently serving as Director/E&R at Railway Board, has been selected for deputation for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The deputation will be governed under standard terms, including:

Parent pay plus deputation allowance
Subject to Government approval for exemption from immediate absorption rules
Posting at DFCCIL Corporate Office, Noida

The order also directs that the officer be relieved at the earliest to assume his new responsibilities, with the date of relief to be formally communicated.

Strategic Role in Dedicated Freight Corridor Operations

The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL) plays a crucial role in transforming India’s freight logistics by developing high-capacity, high-speed rail freight corridors.

The appointment of Shri Sudeep Prasad is expected to:

Strengthen commercial coordination (CC) operations
Enhance project execution efficiency
Support freight infrastructure expansion
Improve logistics and supply chain performance

His extensive experience in railway mechanical services and policy-level roles is likely to contribute significantly to DFCCIL’s ongoing and upcoming projects.

Background of the Officer

Name: Shri Sudeep Prasad
Service: Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME)
Date of Birth: June 17, 1986
Date of Induction (IRSME): May 22, 2010
Previous Role: Director/E&R, Railway Board

With over a decade of experience in Indian Railways, he brings a strong blend of technical expertise and administrative leadership.

Governance and Administrative Framework

The deputation aligns with the Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T) guidelines, ensuring proper tenure management. As per norms, the officer will be deemed relieved upon completion of the deputation period unless formally extended with prior approval.

The move reflects the Government’s continued focus on strengthening institutional leadership across key infrastructure organizations.

Boost to India’s Freight Infrastructure Vision

This appointment comes at a time when India is accelerating investments in rail freight corridors and logistics modernization. DFCCIL remains central to this vision, aiming to:

Reduce logistics costs
Improve freight movement efficiency
Support industrial growth
Enhance overall economic competitiveness

The inclusion of experienced officers like Shri Sudeep Prasad is expected to further drive these objectives.