Key Action and Approval
The Board of Directors of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) approved the appointment of Dr. Archna Thakur (DIN: 11719170) as a Non-Official Independent Director. This appointment was made pursuant to and in terms of a letter (No. CA-31033/1/2026-CA-PNG (55708)) dated 12.08.2026 issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.
Appointment Details
- Appointee: Dr. Archna Thakur
- Role: Non-Official Independent Director
- Date of Ministry Approval: 12 August 2026
- Effective Date of Board Appointment: 13 August 2026
- Term: The Ministry approval is for a period of three years from the date of its letter (12.08.2026) or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The Board has appointed her as an Additional Director (Independent Director) from 13.08.2026 until the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company.
Director Profile and Background
- Qualifications: Dr. Archna Thakur holds a Doctorate in International Politics from Himachal Pradesh University and was a Gold Medalist in her Master's degree in Political Science.
- Experience: She has over 20 years of experience in Academics, Management, Administration, and Social Services.
- Previous Roles: Her prior experience includes serving as Principal of a Vocational Training Institute in the Department of Technical Education (Polytechnic), Head of the Department of Social Science at a reputed International School, Marketing Director with electronic media houses in Himachal Pradesh, and Consultant with the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Himachal Pradesh.
- Other Affiliations: Dr. Thakur has been associated with several NGOs and has actively contributed to initiatives focused on women's empowerment, social awareness, community welfare, and social development.
Compliance and Disclosure Statements
- Dr. Archna Thakur is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other authority.
- There are no disclosed relationships between directors inter-se.
Filing and Contact
- The disclosure was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and BSE Limited.
- The letter was signed by Shashi Bhushan Singh, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of ONGC, on 13.08.2026.