New Leadership at BSNL: Robert Jerard Ravi Appointed Chairman and Managing Director
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Robert Jerard Ravi appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BSNL |
| Effective Date | July 15, 2024 |
| Outgoing CMD | P K Purwar, whose tenure ended on July 14, 2024; extension not granted |
| Ravi's Experience | 34 years in telecom; served as Additional General Manager (BSNL), Deputy Director General (DoT), Advisor (TRAI) |
| Educational Background | Gold Medalist in Engineering (Pondicherry University); MBA in International Business |
| Challenges for BSNL | Transition to 4G and 5G technologies; consolidated net loss of Rs. 1,569 crore (Oct-Dec 2023) |
| MTNL Considerations | Government exploring handing over MTNL's operations to BSNL; direct merger not favored |