
Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS
Director General of Shipping
- : 022-25752005 / 25752010
- : Ext. No - 202/203
- : +91-9435119100
- : dg-dgs@gov.in
- : 022-25752011
- Date of Joining : 03/07/2023
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Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS
He has completed Post Graduate in Science from Lucknow University and Master in international development policy from Duke university, USA. He is an ex- IAS officer (1988 batch).
Duration: 01-03-2023 – 02-07-2023

Shri Amitabh Kumar, IRS
Shri Amitabh Kumar, IRS, is DG Shipping and India’s IMO representative. With a background in tax administration, he specializes in maritime policy, legislation, training, e-governance, and multimodal transport.
Duration: 07-01-2019 – 28-02-2023
Duration: 01-12-2016 – 18-12-2016

DR. Malini V. Shankar, IAS
Dr. Malini V Shankar, ex-DG Shipping, now chairs the National Shipping Board. An IIT Madras Ph.D., she’s the first Indian woman to win AIM Manila’s prestigious global AAA Award.
Duration: 19-12-2016 – 31-12-2018

Shri Deepak Shetty, IRS
Mr. Deepak Shetty, IRS (Retd.), ex-DG Shipping and Secretary to the Government, now advises global maritime bodies and serves as Independent Director after 36 years in key government ministries.
Duration: 01-01-2015 – 30-11-2016

Shri Gautam Chatterjee, IAS
Shri Gautam Chatterjee, retired IAS officer, chairs MahaRERA. A Patna University gold medallist, he holds a Dutch diploma in Urban Planning, driving key real estate and urban policy reforms.
Duration: 16-10-2012 – 31-12-2014

Dr. S. B. Agnihotri, IAS
Dr. S. B. Agnihotri, retired IAS and ex-Secretary to the Government, now teaches at IIT Bombay. An expert in development and demography, he’s known for work on sex ratio and energy policy.
Duration: 05-06-2010 – 20-06-2012

MS. Lakshmi Venkatachalam, IAS
Ms. Venkatachalam, former DG Shipping and Additional Secretary, has 30+ years’ leadership experience. At ADB until 2015, she advanced development-focused private sector projects and global cofinancing partnerships.
Duration: 12-11-2008 – 04-06-2010

MRS Kiran Dhingra, IAS
Mrs. Kiran Dhingra, retired IAS officer, has 40 years’ experience in infrastructure and regulation. She’s held top PSU board roles and joined Goa Carbon Ltd. as Independent Director in 2015.
Duration: 17-04-2006 – 11-09-2008

Shri G. S. Sahni, IAS
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Duration: 10-03-2003 – 07-04-2006

Shri D. T. Joseph, IAS
Shri D. T. Joseph, IAS (Retd., 1972 batch), is ex-Chief Secretary of Maharashtra. A Mechanical Engineer, he held top roles including Mumbai Commissioner, Upa-Lokayukta, and Chairman, IIPA/MRB.
Duration: 07-12-1999 – 03-03-2003

Shri B. K. Biswas
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Duration: 04-11-1999 – 06-12-1999

Shri B. K. Saha, IAS
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Duration: 04-12-1998 – 03-11-1999

Capt. S. S. Naphade
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Duration: 05-09-1998 – 04-12-1998
Duration: 15-02-1996 – 05-08-1996

Shri M. P. Pinto, IAS
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Duration: 06-08-1996 – 04-09-1998

Shri R. Vasudevan, IAS
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Duration: 15-05-1993 – 15-02-1996

Shri D. K. Afzulpurkar, IAS
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Duration: 20-03-1992 – 14-05-1993

Shri R. G. Singh
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Duration: 01-01-1992 – 20-03-1992

Shri Praveen Singh, IRTS
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Duration: 16-04-1986 – 31-12-1991

Shri N. Chakraborti
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Duration: 20-02-1985 – 15-04-1986

Shri B. K. Rao, IAS
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Duration: 20-06-1982 – 19-02-1985

Shri S. M. Ochaney
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Duration: 03-03-1982 – 19-06-1982

Shrir R. D. Pradhan, IAS
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Duration: 09-10-1979 – 02-03-1982

Shri P. G. Gavai, IAS
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Duration: 14-06-1977 – 13-07-1979

Shri S. V. Bhave, IAS
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Duration: 12-09-1972 – 20-05-1977

Shri Y. S. Kasbekar, IAS
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Duration: 18-04-1972 – 12-09-1972

Shri R. Doraiswamy, IAS
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Duration: 01-01-1970 – 17-04-1972

Shri K. C. Madappa, IAS
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Duration: 05-12-1966 – 31-12-1969

Dr. Nagendra Singh, ICS
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Duration: 06-02-1956 – 04-12-1966

Shri B. R. Patel, ICS
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Duration: 08-05-1954 – 01-09-1955

Shri N. M. Butch, ICS
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Duration: 17-08-1953 – 05-03-1954

Shri S. Jagannathan, ICS
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Duration: 13-01-1950 – 13-06-1953

Shri Arthur S. LaL, ICS
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Duration: 03-09-1949 – 23-12-1949