The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved her appointment as non-official independent director on the board of Air India Ltd. for a period of three years. (PTI)

D Purandeswari has been appointed an independent director on the board of Air India Ltd., according to an official order issued Thursday. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved her appointment as non-official independent director on the board of Air India Ltd. for a period of three years, the order issued by the Personnel Ministry said, without citing any other details such as profession or background of the person.

(More details are awaited.)