Mrs. Usha Sharma appointed Additional Director as Non-Executive Independent Woman Director
Board approves appointment of Mrs. Usha Sharma (DIN: 00517955) as Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Woman Director, effective 28th September, 2026, for a term of five consecutive years (to 27th September.
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- Appointee Name
- Mrs. Usha Sharma (DIN: 00517955)
- Position
- Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Woman Director
- Effective Date
- 28th September, 2026
- Term Duration
- Five consecutive years (to 27th September, 2031)
- Prior Career
- Retired IAS officer with 38 years of service; Chief Secretary, Government of Rajasthan
What was announced
The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Usha Sharma (DIN: 00517955) as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Woman Director, with effect from 28th September, 2026. The appointment is subject to approval of shareholders.
Terms
- Term of five consecutive years, from 28th September, 2026 to 27th September, 2031, eligible for re-appointment as per law.
- She shall not be liable to retire by rotation.
Background of the appointee
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry, University of Delhi.
- Joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1985 as the first woman officer of the Tripura cadre; recently retired after a career spanning over 38 years.
- Advanced courses in Public Administration and Financial Management from University of California, Berkeley; Financial Management from University of Cambridge; Public Administration from Royal Academy of London.
- Senior roles held include Chief Secretary, Government of Rajasthan (second woman to hold the position in the State's history); Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Government of India; Director General, Archaeological Survey of India; and leadership roles in Tourism, Industries, Urban Development and Handlooms.
- Initiatives associated with her include paperless e-office governance in Rajasthan, the Chiranjeevi health insurance programme, Great India Travel Mart, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels and India's e-Visa programme.
Other disclosures
- She has no relationship with any Director or KMP of the Company.
- She is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order passed by SEBI or any other such authority.
What it means for investors
This is a board-level governance addition rather than a business or financial event. Independent directors help strengthen board oversight; the appointment becomes final once shareholders approve it.
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More numbers
- Term of appointmentfive consecutive years
- Career in IASover 38 years
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