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ACC approves Sushil Kumar Singh as New Mangalore Port Authority chairperson and extends Alok Sharma's SPG tenure

Appointments Committee of Cabinet has named Sushil Kumar Singh as Chairperson of New Mangalore Port Authority and extended Alok Sharma's tenure as Director of Special Protection Group until March 2027. This decision seeks to maintain stability in India's port administration and national security sectors during a transitional phase.

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Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read · 3 views
ACC approves Sushil Kumar Singh as New Mangalore Port Authority chairperson and extends Alok Sharma's SPG tenure

Key Takeaways

  • •Sushil Kumar Singh will oversee the New Mangalore Port Authority starting June 1, 2026, for six months or until a permanent appointment is made.
  • •Alok Sharma's tenure as Director of the Special Protection Group has been extended until March 31, 2027, relaxing retirement rules.
  • •The ACC's decisions were communicated by the Department of Personnel and Training on June 24, 2026.
  • •Singh currently chairs the Deendayal Port Authority, aiming for continuity in port administration and operations.

Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has made big calls shaking up leadership of India's ports,national security. Sushil Kumar Singh now also Chairperson for New Mangalore Port Authority. Alok Sharma's run as Director of Special Protection Group (SPG) extended until March 2027 .

Starting June 1,2026, Singh will helm New Mangalore Port Authority for six months or until permanent pick is made. He's already leading Deendayal Port Authority. This aims to keep port's administration running smoothly .

ACC also extended Alok Sharma's term by nine months. An IPS officer from 1991 batch,his role at SPG vital for protectee security. This takes him to March 31, 2027, bending retirement rules a bit.

Both changes were announced by Department of Personnel and Training on June 24,2026. A move to keep things steady in these key sectors during transition. But how long will stability last…

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