New Delhi | October 6, 2026** — State-owned natural gas major GAIL (India) Limited has appointed Rajeev Kumar, Deputy Director General in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), as a Government Nominee Director to its Board, effective October 1, 2026.
Key Highlights: Appointee: Rajeev Kumar (2006-batch Indian Statistical Service Officer) Role: Government Nominee Director, GAIL (India) Ltd. Tenure: 3 Years (or co-terminus with government assignment) Key Focus Areas: PM GatiShakti infrastructure, project monitoring, CSR, and sector statistics.
Why Rajeev Kumar’s Background Matters for GAIL
Kumar brings nearly two decades of experience across economic and social sectors. At the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, his brief centers on monitoring strategic petroleum projects and spearheading PM GatiShakti implementation—a critical initiative for expanding India’s natural gas pipeline networks and energy infrastructure.
As a 2006-batch Indian Statistical Service (ISS) officer holding a Master’s in Statistics from Delhi University, Kumar previously led key national initiatives, including the major base revision of India’s GDP and National Accounts Statistics (2011–12 to 2022–23). His background spans: – Merchandise trade and demographic statistics – Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) management – Health statistics and CPSE Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) oversight
Strategic Impact on GAIL’s Infrastructure Roadmap
Kumar’s background in data analytics and national project tracking aligns closely with GAIL’s upcoming capital deployment plans, particularly regarding nationwide pipeline expansion and CPSE governance.
