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NHPC Appoints Shri Paresh Rasiklal Ranpara as Director (Personnel)

Newsmantra — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:11 +0000

NEW DELHI. Govt of India has appointed Paresh Rasiklal Ranpara as the new Director (Personnel) of NHPC Limited for a period of five years. The appointment will be effective from the date he assumes charge of the post.Paresh Rasiklal Ranpara is an experienced human resource professional with more than 28 years of experience in state power sector organisations in Gujarat. Before his appointment at NHPC, Shri Ranpara was serving as Director (Human Resources) of Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India). Congratulations .

CMD Gurdeep Singh Inaugurates 2nd Edition of NOSHE 2026

Newsmantra — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:43:42 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD of NTPC, inaugurated the second edition of the NTPC conference on Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (NOSHE 2026) at PMI Noida recently . The high-profile event drew an influential gathering of top leadership, including the Director (Operations), Director (HR), regional executive directors, policymakers, and industry regulators. Centered around the forward-looking theme, ‘Stronger SHE for Building a Brighter Tomorrow,’ this year’s conference emphasizes the critical need to deeply integrate safety, health, and environmental considerations into every facet of business planning. In his inaugural address, the CMD noted that workplace safety begins with individual accountability under the corporate safety policy, emphasizing that operational incidents are rarely isolated events but are instead driven by underlying negligence that must be countered by embedding a strict “design safely, operate safely” philosophy into daily workflows.

The premier platform fosters vital collaboration and knowledge sharing across public sector enterprises, government agencies, and leading academic institutions. Reinforcing this vision, the Director (Operations) stressed the role of collective action in building climate-resilient workplaces, driving low-carbon generation, and tackling pollutants directly at their origin to secure long-term energy security. Complementing this approach, the Director (HR) called on leadership at all levels to push beyond mere regulatory compliance, urging teams to leverage modern technology, conduct regular training, and establish optimal working conditions that naturally nurture a proactive culture of safety. Featuring dedicated plenary sessions with domain experts, the conference serves as a unique arena for exchanging industry best practices to ensure sustainable, secure, and highly resilient operational excellence.

CONCOR and GAIL Sign 15-Year Pact for LNG Station at ICD Khodiyar

Newsmantra — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:41:32 +0000

NEW DELHI. In a major push toward sustainable heavy-duty commercial logistics, the Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) and GAIL (India) Limited have officially signed a long-term strategic agreement. The partnership paves the way for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) dispensing station at CONCOR’s Inland Container Depot (ICD) located in Khodiyar, Ahmedabad.

The agreement was formalized on July 8, 2026, at the GAIL office in New Delhi by Shri Mani Bhushan Singh, GGM (Projects & Services) CONCOR, and Shri Hitendra Kumar Garg, ED (Marketing) GAIL, in the presence of senior officials from both public sector enterprises.

Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha Appointed as Additional Charge CMD of NLC India Limited

Newsmantra — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:01:14 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, IAS, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has been officially entrusted with the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NLC India Limited (NLCIL). A distinguished officer of the Indian Administrative Service, Shri Jha brings a wealth of administrative expertise and an in-depth understanding of the coal and energy sectors to his new role. His extensive background in strategic planning, policy formulation, and governance is expected to significantly drive NLCIL’s continuous transformation into a highly diversified energy leader with expanding operations spanning mining, thermal power generation, and renewable energy.

The Board of Directors, employees, and stakeholders of NLC India Limited have warmly welcomed Shri Jha at a critical juncture as the company pursues an ambitious, nationwide growth roadmap under implementation. Under his guided leadership, the company remains highly confident in accelerating its key strategic initiatives, including digital transformation, capacity expansion, operational efficiency, and a stronger push into clean, renewable energy. With his rich governance background steering the organization, NLCIL is well-positioned to achieve higher benchmarks of operational excellence and sustainable growth, contributing meaningfully to the future of India’s energy security.

NHPC Launches National Essay Writing Competition on Hydropower

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:12:24 +0000

NEW DELHI. NHPC Limited has launched a National Essay Writing Competition on the MyGov platform on the theme “Role of Hydro Power in Building a Viksit Bharat by 2047.” The competition invites participants to share their perspectives on the contribution of hydropower to India’s energy security, sustainable development, and nation-building. The top 30 winners will receive digital certificates and a special invitation from the Ministry of Defence to witness the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, 2026. Participants are encouraged to review the competition guidelines before submitting their entries.

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Entries can be submitted online through the link below by 13 July 2026 ( PM).

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NBCC Signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh for New AP Bhavan Construction

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:07:46 +0000

NEW DELHI. NBCC India Limited, , has signed a landmark MoU with the Govt of Andhra Pradesh for the turnkey construction of the new AP Bhavan in New Delhi. The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. K.P. Mahadevaswamy – CMD, NBCC and Sh. Arja Srikanth – Residential Commissioner, AP Bhavan NBCC will construct the new Andhra Pradesh Bhavan on a turnkey basis. NBCC will handle everything from design to completion.

Shri Subrat Kumar Dash Assumes Charge as CEO of NTPC Mining Limited

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:58:19 +0000

RANCHI. Shri Subrat Kumar Dash has assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NTPC Mining Limited (NML), the coal mining subsidiary of NTPC Limited. He officially took over the role on June 17, 2026, at the company’s headquarters in Ranchi. An Electrical Engineer by profession, Dash joined NTPC in 1989 as an Executive Trainee and brings nearly 37 years of rich experience in the power and energy sector. His appointment is expected to further strengthen NTPC Mining’s operational excellence and support the company’s strategic growth in the coal mining business.

Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohanty Assumes Additional Charge as CMD of IREDA

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:50:58 +0000

NEW DELHI. Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance) of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), has assumed the additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD). The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has entrusted him with the responsibility for a period of three months, or until a regular CMD is appointed or further orders are issued, whichever is earlier. He succeeds Pradip Kumar Das, who retired as CMD on June 30.

Dr. Mohanty has been serving as Director (Finance) since October 2023 and as Chief Financial Officer of IREDA shortly thereafter. With over 27 years of experience in the renewable energy and power sectors, he has held key positions at IREDA, REC Limited, REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), CESCO, and GRIDCO. A highly qualified finance professional, he holds multiple postgraduate degrees, a law degree, and a Ph.D. in Commerce, and is widely recognised for his expertise in project financing, renewable energy, and power sector development.

Akhilesh Pathak Selected by PESB for Director (Projects) Role at Power Grid

Newsmantra — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:56:01 +0000

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Shri Akhilesh Pathak for the position of Director (Projects) at the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).Shri Pathak, who currently holds the position of Executive Director (Project Management) at Power Grid, was chosen from a competitive pool of 12 high-ranking officials from various central public sector enterprises and government bodies.

REC Deputy Manager Irfan Rashid Serves as Liaison Officer at BRICS Energy Meetings

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:04:05 +0000

Shri Irfan Rashid, Deputy Manager of Corporate Communications at REC, successfully served as a Liaison Officer during the BRICS Energy Meetings held in Gurugram from June 22–26, 2026. Managing high-level protocol and logistics, he coordinated closely with international delegates and ministerial teams from the UAE, Iran, China, South Africa, Brazil, and Russia. This prestigious assignment provided invaluable experience in executing seamless diplomatic communications and managing complex operations for visiting dignitaries at a major multilateral global energy summit.

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