Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Sunil Paliwal Appointed IWAI Chairman
Sunil Paliwal, who leads the Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port, has been chosen to head the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
This is a big promotion for him, as the IWAI Chairman post has been temporarily upgraded to the level of a Secretary.
He has a lot of experience in managing important projects in the Tamil Nadu government.
Sunil Paliwal, Chairperson of Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Ltd, appointed as IWAI Chairman
Appointment temporarily upgrades IWAI Chairman post to Secretary level
Paliwal succeeds Vijay Kumar, who was made Shipping Secretary
Paliwal held crucial portfolios in Tamil Nadu government
Appointment was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
- Who
- Sunil Paliwal
- What
- Appointed as Chairman of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
- When
- November 21, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To lead the IWAI, succeeding Vijay Kumar
- Previous Role
- Chairperson, Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Ltd
- New Role
- Chairman, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
- Previous IWAI Chairman
- Vijay Kumar
- Appointment Level
- Secretary to the Government of India (temporarily upgraded)