Ministry of Defence, Government of India nominated Dr. Vijay Namdeorao Zade, JS (NS) as Part-Time Official Director (Government Nominee Director) on the Board of Directors
Nomination made via letter No. 8(29)/2026-D(Coord/DDP) dated 05 June 2026
Director Identification Number (DIN) received: 05142336
Appointment effective from date of nomination (05 June 2026)
Director Profile
Dr. Vijay Namdeorao Zade is a 2002 batch IAS Officer of Punjab cadre
Educational qualifications: Doctorate in Horticulture (Post Harvest Technology) from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi; MBA from Sikkim Manipal University; MSc in Public Management and Governance from London School of Economics
Previous experience: Junior Scientist at NRCG, Pune; Indian Audit and Accounts Service; various departments in Govt of Punjab and Maharashtra; Union territory Chandigarh in multiple secretary roles
Current role: Joint Secretary (Naval Systems) in Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence since May 2026
Responsibilities: Handling financial, administrative & operational matters of Defence PSU Shipyards; indigenisation of technologies; international cooperation with SAARC, ASEAN and East Asian countries for defence industrial cooperation
Compliance Status
Dr. Zade is not debarred from holding office of Director by virtue of any SEBI or statutory authority order
No inter-se relationship with other Directors in the Company
Does not hold any equity shares of the Company
Filing Details
Signed by Sandeep Mahapatra, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (ICSI Membership No. ACS 10992)
Digital signature timestamp: 2026.06.09 16:45:34 +05'30'
