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ACC Approves 3-Month Extension for A. Robert J. Ravi as CMD of BSNL and MTNL.

Appointment | Dated: 21 Oct 2025

In October 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) recently approved a three-month extension for A. Robert J. Ravi as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The extension is effective from October 15, 2025, to January 14, 2026, or until a regular appointment is made.
  • - Robert J. Ravi is a senior Indian Telecom Service (ITS) officer with over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, having served in key roles in policy, standards, research, and innovation.
  • - He began his career in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communication, and later served as Deputy Director General (DG) for Standards, Research & Innovation at DoT, contributing significantly to India’s telecom development.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In July 2024, Ravi was given additional charge as CMD of BSNL and MTNL after the extension of his predecessor, PK Purwar, was rejected. His tenure was extended by six months in January 2025, followed by another three-month extension from July 15, 2025, to October 14, 2025.
  • (ii) The recently approved extension is for three months from October 15, 2025, to January 14, 2026, or until a regular appointment is made, whichever is earlier. He will not receive any additional remuneration during this period of additional charges.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved a three-month extension for A. Robert J. Ravi as CMD of which companies?

Correct Answer: BSNL and MTNL

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