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Rajesh Pandey Takes Helm at DVC Chairman

Newsmantra — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:32:36 +0000

KOLKATA. Shri Rajesh Pandey, (IAS 1995- W B) has assumed charge as Chairman of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) on July 23, 2026. Shri Pandey brings over 31 years of distinguished service in public administration, governance, and the energy sector to his new role. During his career, he has held several key assignments in the Government of West Bengal, including Additional Chief Secretary for MSME and Textiles, Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Sports and Youth Services, and Co-operation, as well as Secretary of Consumer Affairs. With extensive operational background in power distribution, transmission, and sustainable energy development, his leadership marks a significant phase for DVC as it advances its strategic goals in power generation, grid efficiency, and sustainable regional development.

Manish Kumar Assumes Charge as Member Finance at Damodar Valley Corporation

Newsmantra — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:53:38 +0000

KOLKATA. Damodar Valley Corporation has announced the appointment of Shri Manish Kumar as Member (Finance), effective from June 16, 2026. He brings extensive experience and deep roots in the power sector to the corporation, along with significant expertise in financial management and strategic leadership.

Welcoming him to the new leadership role, DVC stated that his guidance will greatly strengthen the organization’s ongoing efforts. The corporation remains dedicated to its core mission of supporting India’s economic growth through reliable power generation and robust infrastructure development.

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DVC Organized O&M Conference: POWERING PROGRESS 2026

Newsmantra — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:28:35 +0000

KOLKATA. Damodar Valley Corporation successfully organized the two-day technical extravaganza — O&M Conference 2026: Powering Progress — on 14th & 15th May 2026 at Kolkata, centred around the theme “Integrating Green Initiatives & Thermal Excellence.”

The Conference brought together eminent experts, industry leaders, academicians, engineers, researchers and practitioners from across the nation and beyond to deliberate on the future of thermal power generation in an increasingly sustainable energy landscape.

The distinguished gathering was graced by several stalwarts of the power sector, including Shri Praveen Gupta, Member (Thermal), Central Electricity Authority ; Shri S. Suresh Kumar, IAS, Chairman, DVC; Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya, MD, STEAG Energy Services(India) Pvt. Ltd. .; Shri Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations), NTPC Ltd.; Shri Subrata Mandal, Director (O&M), The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd.; Shri Brajesh Kumar Singh, MD (Generation),CESC , among many other eminent dignitaries.

Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has appointed Saurabh Sharma as Executive Director (HR)

Newsmantra — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:05:32 +0000

KOLKATA. Damodar Valley Corporation has appointed Saurabh Sharma as Executive Director (Human Resources), effective May 11, 2026. The appointment marks a key step in strengthening the organisation’s people-centric growth strategy and enhancing institutional capabilities at a time when the power sector is rapidly evolving and placing greater focus on human capital, organisational agility and leadership-led transformation.

Sharma brings more than three decade