Bokaro: The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB), under the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, announced the appointment of Shri Priya Ranjan as the new Director In-Charge of Bokaro Steel Plant, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). The decision was made during PESB’s meeting held on Friday after a comprehensive interview process. Follow the currentbokaro channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va98epRFSAsy7Jyo0o1x
12 Senior Executives in the Fray
The selection meeting, which began at 8:00 AM, saw participation from 12 senior executives representing SAIL, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), MECON Limited, and Odisha Mineral Development Company Limited. Notable contenders included S. Subbaraj, Diptendu Ghosh, Sandip Kumar Kar, Dillip Kumar Mishra, Rakesh Kumar, Munna Prasad Singh, Kontham Sudhakar, K.V.N. Acharyulu, Sharat Chandra Choudhary, Vasudha Chandra Suratkal, and Brajesh Kumar Sinha. Follow the currentbokaro channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va98epRFSAsy7Jyo0o1x
Experience and Local Roots
Priya Ranjan currently serves as Executive Director (Operations) with additional charge of the Directorate of Mines and Logistics. He brings extensive expertise in steel operations and leadership within SAIL. Notably, he has strong ties with Jharkhand, having pursued his engineering degree from BIT Sindri. Familiar with the state’s industrial environment, his journey is expected to inspire employees and drive Bokaro Steel Plant to new heights.
Strategic Importance of Bokaro
Bokaro Steel Plant is the largest and one of the most strategic units of SAIL, contributing significantly to India’s steel production and export capacity. Experts believe Priya Ranjan’s appointment will strengthen modernisation, capacity expansion, and global competitiveness of the plant. Follow the currentbokaro channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va98epRFSAsy7Jyo0o1x
Vice Chairman of SEFI and General Secretary of Bokaro Steel Officers’ Association (BSOA), Ajay Kumar Pandey said:
“The announcement of Shri Priya Ranjan as Director In-Charge of Bokaro Steel Plant has filled the entire steel fraternity with pride. His strong roots in Jharkhand, having studied at BIT Sindri, connect him deeply with this land and its people. Employees believe his leadership will bring renewed energy, modernisation, and inspire Bokaro to reach greater heights. This decision is being celebrated not just within the plant, but across the community, as a moment of hope and motivation for the future.” Follow the currentbokaro channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va98epRFSAsy7Jyo0o1x
