DoT extends Robert Ravi’s tenure as BSNL CMD by 3 months until January 15

NEW DELHI: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Thursday extended Robert J Ravi’s tenure as the CMD of state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) by three months until January 14, 2027, as an interim measure.

The telecom department, in an official order on Wednesday (October 14), said the extension is subject to the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

In August this year, Ravi was also promoted to a rank of senior deputy director general (DDG). For the first time, on July 13, 2024, the official was given the additional charge as chairman of BSNL and MTNL.