Archive · 5 Sep 2025
WAPCOS Chairman Removed Amidst Unspecified 'Irregularities'
The head of WAPCOS, Rajni Kant Agrawal, has been removed from his job.
The Jal Shakti Ministry, which oversees WAPCOS, made the decision.
The reason given for the removal was unspecified 'irregularities.'
Agrawal was originally appointed in October 2021 for a five-year term.
His expected term end was in October 2026.
Until a permanent replacement is found, Pankaj Kapoor, the WAPCOS Director of Finance, will take over as the interim head for three months.
The order to remove Agrawal came from the Under Secretary of the Jal Shakti Ministry.
Rajni Kant Agrawal has been removed from his position as WAPCOS Chairman.
The Jal Shakti Ministry made the decision.
The reason given was 'irregularities'.
Agrawal's term was to end in October 2026.
Pankaj Kapoor has been given temporary charge for three months.
- Who
- Rajni Kant Agrawal, Chairman of WAPCOS.
- What
- Was divested of his charge.
- When
- With immediate effect.
- Where
- WAPCOS.
- Why
- Due to irregularities.
- Subject
- Removal of WAPCOS Chairman
- Official
- Rajni Kant Agrawal
- Position
- Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD)
- Appointing Authority
- Jal Shakti Ministry
- Reason for Removal
- Irregularities
- Replacement
- Pankaj Kapoor (Interim)
- Interim Period
- Three months