P.J.Rao
Retired Class 1 Gazetted Officer with 30+ years of experience in Ministry of Defence
- With over three decades of distinguished service in India's Ministry of Defence.
- P.J.Rao brings unparalleled expertise in defence procurement, logistics and regulatory compliance.
- A seasoned leader in the administration of the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) an esteemed arm of the Ministry dedicated to the welfare of Army, Navy and Air Force Personnel.
- Mr.Rao has played a pivotal role in shaping one of the largest retail supply chains serving the Indian Armed Forces.
- Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional capability in managing CSD's extensive product portfolio of over 4,500 essential items sourced from 650 vendors nationwide.
- His leadership ensured operational excellence, supply chain resilience and unwavering adherence to quality and defence regulations.
- Mr.Rao is also recognized for his deep institutional knowledge and strong liasion with senior government and regulatory authorities.
- His collaborative approach has consistently aligned the CSD's operations with its core mission and enduring motto: "Service to Services".
