New Delhi, April 18 -- The Government on Thursday appointed Captain Jagmohan (Retd) as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).

The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on the proposal of the Department of Defence Production.

Capt. Jagmohan is currently serving as Director of Corporate Planning, Projects and Business Development at the Goa Shipyard Limited, and his appointment has been made in relaxation of the eligibility criteria.

According to the release by the ACC, the retired captain will be assuming charge of the post from the date of taking over and will continue until the date of his superannuation on September 30, 2029, or until further orde...