Neeraj Kharwal IAS has been given additional charge as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of India International Convention and Exhibition Centre Limited (IICCL). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment on an additional-charge basis.
Kharwal will continue to hold the position for six months from the date of assuming charge, or until a regular appointment is made, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Neeraj Kharwal IAS Takes Additional Charge at IICCL
The ACC approved the appointment following a proposal from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Kharwal will hold the additional charge for the specified period.
The appointment provides interim leadership for IICCL until a regular MD & CEO is appointed.
Neeraj Kharwal IAS: Current Role and Background
Neeraj Kharwal is a 2007-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Uttarakhand cadre.
He has been serving as Managing Director at the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), New Delhi, since 1 November 2025. His current position is at the Joint Secretary level.
Kharwal was born on 25 September 1979. He holds an MBBS degree from MD University, Rohtak.
Administrative Experience
Kharwal has around two decades of administrative experience.
During his career, he has held several positions in government administration. These include Secretary, Joint Electoral Officer, Additional Secretary, District Magistrate and Additional District Magistrate.
His experience spans administrative, electoral and district-level responsibilities.
IICCL Leadership Appointment
The additional charge places Kharwal at the helm of IICCL while the government moves towards a regular appointment.
The decision by the ACC follows the DPIIT proposal and the subsequent DoPT order. Kharwal will hold the additional responsibility until the earliest of the specified conditions mentioned in the order.
The appointment adds to his current responsibilities at ITPO and places his administrative experience in the convention and exhibition sector.
Source: PSU Watch
