Jasmeet Singh Bindra has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Visakhapatnam Port Authority under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
A senior Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer, Bindra has been appointed at the Joint Secretary level for a tenure of five years from the date of assuming charge.
Extensive Experience Across Transport and Logistics
Jasmeet Singh Bindra belongs to the 1996 batch of the Indian Railway Traffic Service and brings nearly three decades of experience across transport administration, logistics, safety management, and commercial operations within the Indian Railways ecosystem.
An engineering and management professional, he holds:
- B.Tech in Electronics
- MBA qualification
His career spans multiple leadership assignments focused on operational efficiency, multimodal connectivity, institutional governance, and infrastructure development.
Leadership Roles Across Indian Railways and Government
Throughout his career, Bindra has held several important leadership roles including:
- Senior Divisional Commercial Manager
- Director (Safety)
- Director in the Ministry of Coal
- Chief Passenger Transportation Manager
- Divisional Railway Manager
- Executive Director – Gati Shakti
- Principal Chief Commercial Manager
These assignments provided him with deep expertise in transport operations, logistics coordination, safety systems, and strategic infrastructure planning.
Strengthening Maritime and Connectivity Infrastructure
The appointment comes at a time when India continues to focus heavily on:
- Maritime infrastructure modernization
- Port-led development
- Logistics efficiency
- Multimodal transport integration
- Cargo movement optimization
- National connectivity initiatives
As Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairperson, Bindra is expected to contribute toward strengthening operational capabilities, improving port efficiency, and supporting integrated logistics development under India’s broader infrastructure and shipping growth agenda.
