Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL) has appointed Shri Anurag Sharma as Director/Infrastructure. A veteran of the Indian Engineering Services (1994 batch), he brings decades of experience in Indian Railways, BSNL, and DFCCIL. He has led vital freight corridor initiatives and mega infrastructure projects, both nationally and internationally.
Introduction:
In a significant step, DFCCIL has officially announced the appointment of Shri Anurag Sharma as its new Director/Infrastructure. His leadership is expected to bolster DFCCIL’s strategic infrastructure initiatives, particularly in the advancement and completion of dedicated freight corridors across the country.
Professional Background:
- He is an accomplished officer from the 1994 batch of the Indian Engineering Services (IES).
- With over 18 years of experience in BSNL and a tenure in the Asian Development Bank’s project in Uttaranchal, he joined DFCCIL in 2013 and has since held numerous key positions.
Key Contributions to DFCCIL:
- He played a pivotal role in the development of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), overseeing critical tasks such as land acquisition, project execution, and dispute resolution.
- As CGM Jaipur, he led the completion and commissioning of the New Rewari–Madar section of the WDFC.
Technical Expertise and Global Exposure:
A B.Tech in Civil Engineering and MBA in Project Management, Shri Anurag Sharma has been trained in cutting-edge railway technologies in countries like Japan, Germany, the UK, and Austria. His experience in international commercial arbitrations further enhances DFCCIL’s capacity for resolving high-stakes infrastructure challenges.
Conclusion:
Shri Anurag Sharma’s appointment marks a strategic leadership boost for DFCCIL’s infrastructure mission. His rich legacy of engineering excellence, global exposure, and deep involvement in India’s freight corridor development positions him to lead key initiatives that align with India’s growing need for efficient freight mobility and infrastructure expansion.
Source: DFCCIL
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