New Delhi: Dr Lokiah Ravikumar has been appointed as Director (Catering Services) of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a PSU under the Ministry of Railways. IRCTC provides ticketing, catering, and tourism services for the Indian Railways.

According to an order issued from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Railways for the appointment of Dr Ravikumar for a period with effect from the date of his assumption of charge of the post till the date of his superannuation i.e. July 31, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Presently, he is serving as General Manager in the same organisation.

Dr Ravikumar was recommended for the post of Director (Catering Services) by the PESB panel on September 22, 2022. He was selected for the post from a list of six candidates, who were interviewed by the PESB panel.

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