Board Of Directors

Shri Sanjeev Kumar, ITS officer of 1988 batch, joined TCIL on 27.01.2021. Before joining TCIL, he was working as Director (Technical) in Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. (MTNL), New Delhi.

A result oriented person having 30 years of diverse and extensive work experience in Planning, large size Project Management, Installation, Operations & maintenance of Telecom Network in Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, UP, Delhi and some of the most difficult terrain and terrorist affected area of the country like Srinagar Valley, Laddakh region, Siachin Valley of J&K, HP, N.E. region, etc, Experience in restoration of telecom network during natural calamities, Business Development, Marketing, Sales and conducting due-diligence, Analyze Telecom market, preparation of Business, Marketing & Technical plan and Financial Modelling, financial appraisal, cost-benefit analysis of large size telecom projects. Handled many multi million dollars investment proposal on behalf of MTNL for acquiring new Telecom licenses and acquisition of Telecom companies in foreign countries in Gulf, African region and Nepal.

Experience in organization Re-structuring, Human Resource Management and development, cross culture management and working at leadership position, administration and Management in tough and challenging work environment.

Implemented Telecom N/W Project for CWG-2010, City Surveillance & Wi-Fi Project in Mumbai city, prepared revival plan for MTNL in year 2013 and recently in 2019, based on which cabinet approved revival package for BSNL & MTNL. His rich experience in MTNL shall bring value to TCIL.

Sh. Sanjeev Kumar is Post-graduate in Electronics & Control from BITS Pilani and Full Time MBA from FMS Delhi University.

Shri Arun Kumar Chaubey belongs to 1987 batch of Indian Telecom Services (ITS). Prior to joining TCIL, he was working as DDG (NOCC) in Department of Telecommunications in New Delhi.

During his vast career spanning around 33 years, he has worked in various capacities in DoT and BSNL. He has extensive work experience in all spheres of government as well as CPSU set up. A highly motivated & goal driven individual, his core competencies are Project Management, Contract Administration, Material & Human Resource Management.

He is innovative professional with enormous progressive experience in transmission, switching, mobile, satellite, and state of the art medium and large IT & telecom network planning, operation and maintenance. He possesses special skills to derive specific goal, optimum utilization of available resources and manages all aspects of execution of Projects along with operation and maintenance activities. He is proactive leader with refined business acumen and exemplary profile skills to facilitate team in achieving organizational objectives to increase productivity and enhance employee morale.

During his tenure in BSNL, he was responsible for establishment of exclusive telecom network for PAN India NFS Defense project with extensive planning, tendering, roll out and monitoring of OFC,DWDM, GOFNMS, IP-MPLS, Microwave, Satellite, UNMS and Building projects at Corporate level. He had played a vital role in evaluation and finalization of NFS tenders for which he successfully prepared the case for enhancement of budget allocation in NFS Projects from Rs 13,000 Cr. to Rs 25,000 Cr. and got it approved from DCC, NITI Ayog and CCEA.

He was also instrumental in planning and successfully rolling out of phase VII of GSM Mobile network and Rural Broadband (NOFN project) in UP (East) circle of BSNL. Further, he also effectively managed HR activities of more than 11000 employee strength of UP (East) Circle. He is recognized and awarded by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for his exemplary works performed during 2013 Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj, wherein a new city with 50 Mobile BTS was set up for the pilgrims.

Sh. Arun Kumar Chaubey is an engineering graduate in Electronics & Communication from University of Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee).

Shri D. Porpathasekaran, is an officer of Indian Telecommunication Service, 1988 batch and holds Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Bharathiyar university and MBA in International Business from Alagappa University. He was working as Executive Director (IT & Telecom), TCIL before taking over as Director(Technical). He has experience of more than 33 years in all spheres of Telecom and worked in various organizations viz ITI/DOT/BSNL/TCIL/ICSIL. He has worked in various parts/regions of India and Abroad.

He has expertise in Project management, General Administration, Sales and Marketing and Enterprise Business. He has been part of various Technical committees and Price Negotiation Committees at corporate level. As Principal General Manager, Broadband Network Circle, BSNL he was handling Operation and Maintenance of Wi-Fi NOC, NMS NOC,SSTP NOC, NIB-P3 OSS/BSS NOC.

In BSNL, he has headed South Zone Nodal Centre, TN mobile operations and in short spells worked as Telecom District head of Salem, Trichy and Coimbatore.

On deputation to TCIL from 2001 to 2006, he worked as Project Director, Tamilnadu, Southern Region, Project Leader, Nigeria and Project Director, ICSIL, Kuwait and handled various Turnkey projects and Operation and Maintenance of Telecom Networks. He was deputed to foreign countries on various assignments like training, attending workshop, Tech Expos and Validation etc.

He is ever willing and has been carrying out his responsibility with due diligence and devotion in an exemplary manner leading his team by example throughout his career.

Shri Surajit Mandol belongs to 1995 batch of Indian P&T Account and Finance Service. He has a vast and enriching experience in the telecom sector. During his career spanning over 27 years, he has worked in various capacities in Department of Telecommunications and BSNL. He has handled policy matters on tariff and revenue, business planning for BSNL’s 4 G services and worked on projects such as Phase VIII Mobile Project of BSNL, rollout of Mobile Network in LWE affected areas and other Government projects of national importance.

His expertise include various functions relating to finance, accounts, budgeting, taxation, procurement among others. He has extensively worked in areas of Annual Financial closure, ensuring various statutory compliances, streamlining the company’s ERP and centralization of vendor payments.

As Director in Licensing wing in DoT, he gained experience in the regulatory framework in the field of telecommunications. He has attended training programme in Sweden and attended ITU Study Group discussion in the past.

Shri Surajit Mandol holds a Bachelor Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata and Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM Kozhikode. He also holds a certificate in Organizational Development & Change Leadership Program from Georgetown University, Washington DC.

Shri Devendra Kumar Rai is a 2000 batch Indian Defence Accounts Service officer, currently working as Joint Secretary Telecom in DoT since 22nd Feb, 2024. He is an M.Sc (Physics) from Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University and an M.Tech from IIT Kanpur.

In his distinguished service, he has held various positions as Financial Controller in Ministry of Defence, and has worked with the United Nations Peace Keeping Mission in Africa, the Army, Navy, Border Roads Organization, Indian Coast Guard, and notably as the Director in the 7th Central Pay Commission and Director Sagarmala in Ministry of Shipping. He has also worked as JS(Establishment, Planning and Parliament) and FM(Maritime Systems) in MoD.

Shri Rai has participated in trainings and international workshops in China, Thailand and Australia, and has spoken at various events and conferences of national and international repute.

In awards, Mr. Rai has received Chief of Army Staff's commendation for streamlining payment system for JCOs/NCOs of Indian Army and the 'Raksha Mantri' award for excellence for implementation of IT System in MoD.

Shri Abhay Kumar Singh, is an officer of IP & TAFS, 1992 Batch. He is currently holding the charge of Sr. DDG (LFA) at Department of Telecommunications. He holds Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDM) from AIMA, New Delhi. He has vast experience of working in Telecommunication Sector in various capacities over last 30 years. He has also worked as Member (Finance and Revenue) in Jharkhand State Electricity Board, Government of Jharkhand during 2009-2011. He has worked as Government Director in BSNL Board for three years between 2019 - 2021. He was a Member of Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) of Commonwealth Telecom Organisation (CTO) during 2019-23.

Dr. Nitin Kumar Bakhshi is a seasoned academician with over 22 years of experience in the field of commerce. He is a Assistant Professor of Commerce and has authored several books on Accounting, Marketing, and Insurance.

• 22 years of academic experience
• Assistant Professor of Commerce in a reputed higher educational institution of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
• Non-Executive Independent Director, United India Insurance Company (May 2023 onwards)
• Chairman/ Member of Board sub committee like Risk management committee, Policy holder committee, Audit committee, H/R committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee of United India Insurance Company Ltd.
• Qualified the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test for Independent Director's Databank on August 27, 2024.
• Certified Corporate Director by (IOD) Institute of Directors.

• Doctorate Degree in Commerce.

• Expertise in commerce, accounting, marketing, and insurance
• Proven track record of publishing books and research papers
• Strong academic and research background

As an Assistant Professor of Commerce, Dr. Nitin Kumar Bakhshi continues to contribute to the field of commerce through his teaching, research, and publications. As a Non-Executive Independent Director at United India Insurance Company, he brings his expertise and experience to the board.