Shri R. K. Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director of THDC India Limited (THDCIL), passed away on November 15, 2025, at the age of 58, after a brief illness. Appointed CMD on August 6, 2021, he was dedicated to transforming THDCIL into a diversified and innovative power sector entity, with a focus on operational excellence and new project development. With over 37 years of service, almost entirely with THDCIL, he played a pivotal role in major projects such as the Tehri Hydro Power Project, Koteshwar HEP, and Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project. An honors graduate in Civil Engineering from BITS Pilani, Shri Vishnoi was a globally recognized power engineer and represented India on international platforms, including the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), where he contributed to the Technical Committee on Seismic Safety of Dams. His legacy is one of unwavering dedication and technical excellence in India’s hydropower sector.
