BEML Limited’s Director (Mining & Construction) MV Rajasekhar has assumed additional charge as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the defence PSU on February 1. He has succeeded Dr Deepak Kumar Hota, who retired from service on account of superannuation on January 31. Rajasekhar has been assigned with the additional charge of the post for a period of three months with effect from February 1, or till regular incumbent is appointed or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He is serving as Director (Mining & Construction) of BEML since June 1, 2019.