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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.

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Shri Rajesh Kumar Chandel Takes Charge as Director (Projects) at SJVN

Newsmantra — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:55:04 +0000

Shimla. Shri Rajesh Kumar Chandel has officially assumed charge as Director (Projects) of SJVN, a prominent Navratna CPSE, receiving warm congratulations from CMD Shri Bhupender Gupta, Director (Personnel) Shri Ajay Kumar Sharma, and other senior officials. Bringing over 35 years of robust power sector experience with a core specialization in hydro power, Shri Chandel has a proven track record in project conceptualization, strategic planning, execution, monitoring, and international coordination across India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

His distinguished career includes serving as OSD to the CMD, heading major wholly owned subsidiaries in Nepal to oversee the 900 MW Arun-3 and 669 MW Lower Arun Hydro Electric Projects, commissioning the 1020 MW project in Bhutan as MD of PHPA-II, and leading the 66 MW Dhaulasidh Project in India. An expert in handling complex engineering tasks, his technical journey highlights nearly eight years dedicated to constructing the Head Race Tunnel for the landmark 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station, alongside versatile corporate leadership roles since joining SJVN in 1994.

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Power Foundation of India Wins Regulatory Advisory Excellence Award

Newsmantra — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:41:42 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Power Foundation of India has been honoured with the Regulatory / Legal Advisory Excellence Award at the Regulatory Affairs Conference Awards 2026, organized by the Mission Energy Foundation. Recognized alongside prominent energy sector leaders like NTPC and Greenko, the foundation received this accolade for its sustained expertise in regulatory advocacy before State Electricity Regulatory Commissions. The award highlights its ongoing efforts in benchmarking regulatory performances to strengthen the national power sector

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RECPDCL Hands Over Jalna Power Transmission Limited, a SPV of Intra State Transmission Project of Maharashtra, to M/s Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited

Newsmantra — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:26:08 +0000

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power, handed over Jalna Power Transmission Limited, the project-specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), to the successful bidder, M/s Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited, on 12 June 2026.

M/s Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited emerged as the successful bidder through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process conducted by RECPDCL, the Bid Process Coordinator, for development of Maharashtra’s intra-state transmission project on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis.

The SPV was handed over by Shri Ratnesh Kumar, General Manager (Engg.), RECPDCL, to Ms. Vineeta Shriwani, Company Secretary, and Shri Amit Naik, Chief Engineer (TBCB), Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited, in the presence of senior officials from Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited, Maharashtra STU, and RECPDCL.

The project broadly envisages establishment of a 400/132 kV substation at Jalna and about 135 km of 132 kV double-circuit transmission lines from Jalna (New) to Jalna MIDC, Jalna (New) to Partur, and Jalna to Ghansawangi & Utwad, along with associated works. The project is scheduled for implementation over 24 months at an estimated cost of Rs. 912 crore.

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NTPC Ramagundam Honored with Prestigious Institutional Awards

Newsmantra — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0000

KARIM NAGAR. NTPC Ramagundam has been conferred with two prestigious accolades, securing the Tusker Gold Award for Social Media Excellence and the Silver Award for Rural Sports Outreach. The awards were received by Ms. Shambhavi Rai, Corporate Communications Executive, NTPC Limited, at a formal ceremony.

These recognitions highlight the station’s exceptional performance in leveraging digital media for impactful communication, alongside its sustained commitment to nurturing grassroots talent and sports infrastructure in surrounding rural communities. This achievement marks a memorable milestone for the power major, reflecting the dedication, innovation, and collective efforts of the entire team toward organizational and social excellence.

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Shri Arnab Maitra elevated as Executive Director, NTPC Bongaigaon Plant

Newsmantra — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:47:27 +0000

GAUHATI. Shri Arnab Maitra, Head of Project and Business Unit Head of NTPC Bongaigaon has been elevated as Executive Director of the station. Shri Maitra has been leading NTPC Bongaigaon, the 750 MW (3×250 MW) flagship power station of NTPC in Assam, since January 2025 and has played a pivotal role in strengthening the station’s operational performance, reliability, safety standards, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

A seasoned power sector professional with over three decades of experience, Shri Maitra joined NTPC as an Executive Trainee in 1989 after graduating in Mechanical Engineering from the erstwhile Regional Engineering College (REC), Durgapur. Shri Maitra also completed his M.Tech in Power Generation Technology from IIT Delhi. During his distinguished career, he has served at several of NTPC’s premier generating stations, including Farakka, Vindhyachal, Korba, and Darlipali, acquiring extensive expertise in thermal power plant operations, maintenance, project management, and business leadership.

Over the years, Shri Maitra has contributed significantly towards improving plant performance, operational efficiency, and best practices across various NTPC stations. He has also undergone specialized training in diverse domains including power plant efficiency, safety management, preventive vigilance, coal coordination, O&M excellence, human resource management, disaster management, first aid and CPR, and leadership development programmes. Under Shri Maitra’s leadership, NTPC Bongaigaon has achieved several notable milestones in generation performance, reliability, ash utilization, safety, environmental management, and community development. The station has earned multiple national recognitions in the fields of occupational health and safety, human resources, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. The power station has also strengthened its engagement with local communities through impactful CSR initiatives in healthcare, education, women empowerment, and livelihood promotion.

As Executive Director, Shri Maitra will continue to steer NTPC Bongaigaon towards higher standards of operational excellence, sustainability, innovation, and stakeholder value creation. His vast experience, strategic vision, and people-centric leadership are expected to further strengthen the station’s contribution to NTPC’s mission of providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable power to the nation.

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National Workshop On Small Hydro Power Development Scheme

Newsmantra — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:07:35 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has organized a National Workshop on the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme in New Delhi. The workshop brought together representatives from State Governments, State Nodal Agencies, public sector undertakings, developers, technical institutions, industry associations and other stakeholders associated with the SHP sector.

Secretary, MNRE, Santosh Kumar Sarangi said that India’s clean energy transition requires diversification of renewable energy sources and greater focus on region-specific solutions. He emphasized that Small Hydro Power is a mature, reliable and environmentally sustainable renewable energy technology that can play a crucial role in strengthening energy security, supporting rural development and promoting balanced regional growth.

The Ministry said that the newly launched Scheme aims to support installation of approximately 1500 Megawatt of new Small Hydro Power capacity. The Scheme with a total financial outlay of over 2 thousand five hundred crore rupees, aims to provide Central Financial Assistance for SHP projects, support for preparation of detailed project reports and support for capacity building and others.

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Power Sector Stalwarts Meet to Discuss Regulatory Growth

Newsmantra — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:02:49 +0000

NEW DELHI. Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Director General of the Power Foundation of India, recently met with Shri Jishnu Barua, Chairperson of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The high-level meeting centered on detailed deliberations surrounding key regulatory developments, upcoming sectoral priorities, and strategic opportunities aimed at enhancing both the resilience and overall growth of India’s power sector.

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POWERGRID Marks Swachhata Pakhwada with Cleanliness Drive and Public Awareness Campaign

Newsmantra — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:34:07 +0000

Gurugram. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is observing *Swachhata Pakhwada* across its offices nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to the vision of a cleaner, healthier, and greener India. As part of the campaign, employees took the Swachhata Pledge, reaffirming their dedication to cleanliness in workplaces, communities, and daily life. A cleanliness drive was also conducted around office premises and surrounding areas to promote a hygienic environment. The initiative was led by Shri Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra, CMD, along with Shri G. Ravisankar, Director (Finance), Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi, Director (Personnel), Shri Naveen Srivastava, Director (Operations), and other senior officials at the Corporate Centre in Gurugram.

To further spread the message of cleanliness and civic responsibility, POWERGRID organized a *Nukkad Natak* (street play) to engage the public and create awareness about sanitation and environmental stewardship. The observance reflects the organization’s broader commitment to sustainable development and community participation. As of 30 May 2026, POWERGRID operates 291 substations, over 185,102 circuit kilometres of transmission lines, and 628,516 MVA of transformation capacity. Leveraging advanced technologies, automation, and digital solutions, the company continues to maintain an average transmission system availability of more than 99.78%, underscoring its leadership in India’s power transmission sector.

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Myanmar President Visits NTPC NETRA, Explores Clean Energy Innovations

Newsmantra — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:32:37 +0000

NEW DELHI. Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visited NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA), the R&D arm of NTPC Limited, in Greater Noida on Sunday. During the visit, NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh briefed the President-led delegation on the company’s growth journey, its previous engagements in Myanmar, and its initiatives in research, innovation, and clean energy technologies that support the global energy transition. The President expressed keen interest in NTPC’s clean energy initiatives, the company said.

NTPC showcased a range of renewable energy and sustainability-focused innovations before the high-level delegation, highlighting opportunities for enhanced cooperation between India and Myanmar in the energy sector. The delegation toured NETRA’s advanced pilot facilities, including a 4 MW/1 MWh solar microgrid, a 3 MWh vanadium redox flow battery energy storage system, a green hydrogen hub, and an agri/municipal solid waste gasification-to-power plant. According to NTPC, the visit underscored India’s progress in renewable energy, energy storage, green hydrogen, and waste-to-energy technologies, while paving the way for greater collaboration through technology exchange, capacity building, and sustainable energy development.

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