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Shri Suresh Prabhu Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Power Sector

Newsmantra — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:12:41 +0000

New Delhi: Former Union Power Minister, Shri Suresh Prabhu was honoured with the Power Line Award for “Outstanding Contribution to the Power Sector” at the Power Line Summit 2026. The award was presented by Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal at the event, recognising Prabhu’s significant contribution to India’s power sector and its development.

Sidhartha Sankar Das Takes Charge as Member-Secretary of DVC

Newsmantra — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:22:36 +0000

KOLKATA. Shri Sidhartha Sankar Das has assumed charge as Member-Secretary of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), bringing with him nearly three decades of rich experience in the power sector and human resource management. A seasoned HR professional with significant contributions to organizational development and national labour policy, Das is widely recognized for his leadership in workforce transformation and employee engagement initiatives. His appointment is expected to further strengthen DVC’s commitment to operational excellence, people-centric growth and sustainable development in the power sector.

NEEPCO to have new Managing Director

Newsmantra — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:37:34 +0000

NEW DELHI. Govt has assigned the additional charge of Managing Director of NEEPCO to Shri K. Shanmugha Subdram, Director ( Project) NTPC Limited.

Renowned Technocrat and Former NTPC Director SMC Pillai Passes Away

Newsmantra — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:06:19 +0000

Bhopal. Mr. SMC Pillai, the former Director of NTPC Limited and a visionary leader in India’s power sector, breathed his last today at 10:30 AM. He passed away peacefully at his son’s residence in Bhopal.

A distinguished Mechanical Engineer from the 1962 batch of NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, Mr. Pillai’s career was marked by immense contributions that shaped NTPC into a global power major. Known for his technical brilliance and holistic leadership, he played a pivotal role in the organization’s growth, spanning engineering, operations, and strategic management.

Beyond his professional accolades, Mr. Pillai is remembered by his colleagues and juniors as an energetic, smiling, and innovative mentor. Many recall him as a lively presence on interview panels—specifically for the early Executive Trainee (ET) batches—where his interactions were characterized by encouragement rather than scrutiny. To many who joined NTPC under his guidance, he was not just a director but a true leader who led by example.

He is survived by his son, Dr. Prashant Pillai, who serves as the Vice Chancellor of a private dental university in Bhopal. The last rites for the departed soul will be held the day after tomorrow in Bhopal.