Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME (1993) has been appointed as the Chairperson of Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla. He is a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and takes over from SK Mehta who has been holding the position and now steps down after serving a five year term. Sushil Kumar Singh will hold the charge at Deendayal Port until January 31, 2027 wherein he superannuates or until further orders from the central government.