ONGC has got its very first female chief in Alka MittalState-owned leviathan Oil and Natural Gas Business (ONGC) now has Alka Mittal as its very first lady chairman and handling director.Announcing this on January 3, the company said that Ms Mittal, who is director of human resources in the company, has actually been given the surcharge as the head of the organisation.She will hold the post for 6 months or until a regular visit for the position is revealed, whichever is previously.

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twitter.com/3yCJvkT2dTAfter its former chairman Shashi Shanker had actually retired on March 31, 2021, ONGC has actually not had a full-time chairman and managing director.

Subhash Kumar, previous director (finance) was provided surcharge as chairman after Mr Shanker's retirement, however he too retired on December 31, 2021, after which Ms Mittal has actually been offered the extra obligation of the Maharatna business.