Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Gujarat Extends Mukesh Puri's SSNNL Tenure
Mukesh Puri, who is the head of a big water project company in Gujarat, India, has been given more time to keep his job.
The government said he can stay for two more years or until they say otherwise.
He used to work for the government before this job.
The announcement came just before his term was about to end this month.
This means he will continue to lead the company for a while longer.
Mukesh Puri, Chairman and Managing Director of SSNNL, receives a two-year extension.
Extension announced by Gujarat government's General Administration Department (GAD).
Puri's term was set to end this month.
Puri is a retired Gujarat-cadre IAS officer of the 1988 batch.
He has been heading SSNNL since 2024.
- Who
- Mukesh Puri, Chairman and Managing Director of SSNNL
- What
- Extension of tenure by two years or until further orders
- When
- Extension announced before his term was set to end this month
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- No specific reason provided, but likely due to his experience and current responsibilities
- Name
- Mukesh Puri
- Position
- Chairman and Managing Director of SSNNL
- Organization
- Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL)
- Extension Duration
- Two years or until further orders, whichever is earlier
- Previous Role
- Gujarat-cadre IAS officer (1988 batch)
- Current Term Start
- 2024
- Extension Announced By
- Gujarat government's General Administration Department (GAD)