Gaurav Dayal appointed as Chairperson of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority

IAS officer Gaurav Dayal appointed as Chairperson of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, replacing Sanjay Sethi.

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Senior IAS officer Gaurav Dayal (IAS:2004:UP) has been appointed as Chairperson (Joint Secretary level) of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Navi Mumbai, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (October 11, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Mr. Dayal’s appointment for a period of five years from the date he assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Mr. Dayal will succeed Sanjay Sethi (IAS:1992:MH), who previously held the position of JNPA Chairperson.