Shri Abhishek Ranjan Gets Extension as CVO of Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has extended the additional charge of CVO, HSL Visakhapatnam, to Shri Abhishek Ranjan (IOFS) until November 30, 2025, or until further orders.
New Delhi, August 7, 2025. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved extending the additional charge of Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, to Shri Abhishek Ranjan, IOFS (2008 batch). He currently serves as the CVO of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), Kolkata.
According to the Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Defence Production (Ref: 2(21)/2014/HSL/D(NS-II), dated July 14, 2025), his extended tenure will last for six months. It starts on June 1, 2025, and goes until November 30, 2025, or until a regular appointment is made, or until further orders—whichever comes first.
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The extension ensures continued oversight at HSL, which is a key defence public sector undertaking (DPSU) involved in shipbuilding and submarine construction. Shri Ranjan, an officer of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS), will have dual responsibilities. This reflects the government’s trust in his leadership and knowledge.
Such continuity is essential for HSL due to its important role in supporting naval modernization and indigenization efforts under the Ministry of Defence.
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