Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, India’s largest container port, is pleased to announce that Shri Gaurav Dayal, a senior IAS officer of the 2004 Uttar Pradesh cadre has taken charge as the new Chairperson of JNPA.
With over two decades of distinguished public service, He brings deep expertise in governance, urban transformation, infrastructure development, and crisis management. He has previously held key positions including Secretary (Home & Vigilance), Divisional Commissioner of Ayodhya, and District Magistrate in several districts, delivering impactful results in flagship government initiatives.
Dayal played a pivotal role in transforming Ayodhya into a global religious tourism hub. Under his leadership, Deepotsav 2024 set a Guinness World Record for the largest diya display, reflecting his capacity to manage complex security, crowd, and administrative operations during large-scale events.
He has managed complex security, crowd, and administrative operations during large-scale events. Earlier, as District Magistrate in several key districts, he delivered strong results in flagship government schemes. He has deep expertise in governance, port operations, public policy, and sustainable development. He holds a degree in Physics and trained at LBSNAA, Mussoorie.
JNPA looks forward to advancing its strategic initiatives under Dayal’s leadership, strengthening its position as a world-class port authority and a key driver of India’s maritime growth.
