Greater Noida: Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) MD & CEO Captain S Divakar has been conferred with the prestigious Kashti Award 2026 for his exemplary leadership in the dredging sector.
The award was presented by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, making the recognition even more significant at the national level.
This accolade reflects the collective strength, technical excellence, and unwavering commitment of Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) and its dedicated workforce. Over the years, DCIL has consistently strengthened India’s maritime infrastructure through operational excellence, modernization of its dredging fleet, adoption of advanced technologies, and efficient execution of critical projects across major ports and waterways.
Congratulations to Team DCIL and Captain S Divakar, MD & CEO, DCIL
We are proud to share that Captain S Divakar, MD & CEO, DCIL, has been conferred with the prestigious Kashti Award 2026 for his exemplary leadership in the dredging sector. pic.twitter.com/MdOwWqQFzG
— DREDGING CORPORATION (@DredgingDCI) February 13, 2026
The achievement stands as a testament to the relentless efforts of DCIL’s captains, engineers, technical teams, on-shore professionals, and crew members whose dedication ensures safe, sustainable, and timely execution of critical dredging projects across the nation.







