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REC Limited Commended For Driving India’s Flagship Rooftop Solar Mission

Newsmantra — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:10:55 +0000

NEW DELHI. REC Limited has been officially honoured for its outstanding contribution as the National Programme Implementing Agency of the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, India’s flagship rooftop solar initiative. The prestigious recognition was presented during a special national event titled Two Years of PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Scaling the Solar Home to 1 Crore Rooftops, held in New Delhi. Shri Pralhad Joshi, the Honourable Minister of New and Renewable Energy, alongside Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, handed over the award to Shri Jitendra Srivastava, Chairman and Managing Director of REC Limited, celebrating the company’s crucial role in executing the project.

During the same high-profile event, Shri Jitendra Srivastava also participated in the official launch of the brand-new logo for the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. This new logo is set to serve as the official visual identity of the central scheme, which is dedicated to bringing clean solar energy into millions of Indian households. By scaling up eco-friendly installations across the country, the ongoing mission focuses on securing sustainable, cost-effective, and affordable electricity access for residents nationwide.

To hear more about the company’s strategic financial and execution vision for clean energy projects, you can watch this [Keynote Address by Jitendra Srivastava, CMD of REC Limited](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJUdv2ZutlI) on YouTube.

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ONGC Assigns Additional Charge of Director (Finance) to Manish Patil

Newsmantra — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:14:23 +0000

NEW DELHI. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has informed stock exchanges about an interim change in its senior management, following directions from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

As per the regulatory filing dated April 30, 2026, Shri Manish Patil, Director (Human Resources), will hold the additional charge of Director (Finance) for a period of three months starting May 1, 2026, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, whichever is earlier.

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Unit-3 of UPL’s 600 MW in the advanced stage of commissioning

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:13:36 +0000

Lucknow: Unit-3 (600 MW) of Uttar Pradesh Power Limited is in an advanced stage of commissioning, with Units 1 and 2 already operational; once fully commissioned, the plant will strengthen power supply to the northern grid.

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NTPC and Octopus Energy Group UK Sign Strategic Power Sector MOU at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026

Newsmantra — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:25:06 +0000

NEW DELHI. NTPC has signed a MoU with the Octopus Energy Group of the UK to explore strategic collaborations within the power and energy sectors. The agreement was finalized on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in the presence of Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary for the Ministry of Power, and Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD of NTPC. Attended by senior officials from both the Ministry and NTPC, this partnership aims to leverage international expertise to enhance energy solutions and drive innovation. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in strengthening global ties and advancing sustainable energy initiatives between India and the United Kingdom.

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Dr. Dulal Halder Takes Charge as Director (Operations) of ONGC Videsh

Newsmantra — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:55:10 +0000

NEW DELHI. Dr. Dulal Halder has assumed charge as Director (Operations) of ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL), India’s largest international upstream oil and gas company with operations across 15 countries. With over three decades of rich experience in domestic and international upstream operations, business development, mergers and acquisitions, project execution, and corporate strategy, his appointment is expected to further strengthen OVL’s global operations and long-term strategic growth initiatives.

Dr. Halder began his career with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) as a Production Engineer at the Mumbai High offshore asset, where he played a key role in the first redevelopment plan of Mumbai High North and South, including feasibility studies and timely investment approvals. In 2001, he was selected to support ONGC Videsh’s international expansion, during which the company’s overseas presence grew from a single exploration block in Vietnam to a diversified portfolio of 35 international projects, with overseas production reaching 14.98 million metric tonnes by 2020. He has also undergone advanced management training at leading international institutions, and his deep technical expertise and global leadership experience are expected to significantly enhance ONGC Videsh’s operational excellence and international energy footprint.

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