Shri Vinod Kumar Tripathi Given Additional Charge as CVO of SAIL, Delhi

New Delhi, 16 March 2026: The Government of India, through the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), has entrusted Shri Vinod Kumar Tripathi, IRSE (Civil) 1995, currently Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel, with the additional charge of Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Delhi.

The assignment is approved for a period of one year from the date of assumption of charge or until a regular CVO is appointed in SAIL, whichever occurs earlier.

Key Details:

Position: Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), SAIL, Delhi
Entrusted Officer: Shri Vinod Kumar Tripathi, IRSE (Civil), 1995 batch
Current Designation: Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel
Tenure: One year from assumption of charge or until a regular CVO is appointed
Reference: Ministry of Steel O.M. No. 27(2)/2023-V&R dated 03.03.2026
Issuing Authority: Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India
Office Memorandum No.: 91/2/2023-EO(CVO)
Official Contact: Sakshi Mittal, Director, DoPT, E-mail: dirsm@nic.in

Significance:

SAIL, being one of India’s largest public sector steel producers, requires vigilant oversight to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in all operations. Entrusting Shri Vinod Kumar Tripathi with the additional charge of CVO reflects the Government’s commitment to strengthening vigilance and corporate governance mechanisms in PSUs.

Background on SAIL:

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, engaged in production and distribution of iron and steel products, with plants across India. The CVO plays a pivotal role in anti-corruption initiatives, vigilance administration, and compliance management within the organization.

Additional References:

Copy for information sent to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Satarkta Bhawan, New Delhi.
Circulated to senior officials including PS to MOS(PP), PSO to Secretary(P), and concerned Directorates.

Website: https://steel.gov.in