Shyam Jagannathan gets Two-Year Extension as DG Shipping
NEW DELHI : The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a two-year extension in the tenure of senior IAS officer Shri Shyam Jagannathan, allowing him to continue as Director General (Shipping) in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
According to the official order, Jagannathan’s tenure has been extended beyond June 1, 2026, and he will now continue in the position until June 1, 2028.
Extension Approved by ACC
Shyam Jagannathan, a 1997-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, currently serves as Director General (Shipping) in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary to the Government of India.
The extension has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, ensuring continuity in the leadership of the country’s maritime administration and shipping sector.
Key Role in India’s Maritime Sector
As Director General (Shipping), Jagannathan heads the Directorate General of Shipping, the principal maritime administration of India under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
The office is responsible for regulating merchant shipping, maritime safety, seafarer welfare, training standards, shipping operations and implementation of international maritime conventions.
His continued tenure is expected to support ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s maritime infrastructure, enhancing ease of doing business in the shipping sector and promoting sustainable growth of the blue economy.
Continuity in Maritime Reforms
Over the past few years, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has been focusing on port modernization, coastal shipping, maritime digitisation, seafarer welfare and global competitiveness of the Indian shipping industry.
Officials believe that the extension will help maintain continuity in policy implementation and ongoing reforms across the maritime ecosystem.
Experienced Bureaucrat
Shyam Jagannathan is a senior IAS officer with extensive administrative experience across various sectors. During his career, he has handled several important assignments at both the state and central government levels.
His continued leadership at the Directorate General of Shipping is expected to contribute to the government’s broader vision of expanding India’s role in global maritime trade and logistics.
