Govinda Rajulu Chintala took charge as Chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Wednesday.

 

His tenure will last till his superannuation (July 31, 2022) or until further orders, whichever is earlier, said a release. Previously, he was the Managing Director of NABFINS, a subsidiary of NABARD headquartered in Bengaluru.

 

Along with Chintala, the government has also appointed KV Shaji (General Manager, Canara Bank) and PVS Suryakumar (Chief General Manager, NABARD) as Deputy Managing Directors (DMDs) of NABARD.

 

Shaji’s appointment as DMD is for a period of five years with effect from taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Suryakumar’s appointment is with effect from taking over charge of the post till his superannuation (July 31, 2023) or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Shaji and Suryakumar took charge as DMDs on May 21.