Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Dr J Ravishankar, a 2001-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), replacing Maheshwar Rao. His appointment comes during a critical period of metro expansion and public scrutiny following fare hikes and delays in key metro projects. Dr Ravishankar brings extensive administrative experience, having served in various state departments including Agriculture, Housing, and Urban Development. His leadership is expected to improve transparency, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery as BMRCL expands its network to over 220 km by 2029, particularly with the commissioning of the Yellow, Pink, and Blue lines.