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SJVN Appoints Arti Kujur as Independent Director

Newsmantra — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:09:24 +0000

SHIMLA. SJVN Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has announced the appointment of Smt. Arti Kujur as an Independent Director on its Board. According to a regulatory filing, the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has appointed her for a period of three years effective from July 15, 2026, or until further orders. SJVN is a prominent joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh.

Power Foundation Executive Committee Discusses Sector Priorities, Strengthening Role as Industry Think Tank

Newsmantra — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:31:11 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Executive Committee of the Power Foundation of India (PFI) met under the chairmanship of Dr R.K. Tyagi, Director General, PFI, to review the Foundation’s ongoing initiatives and deliberate on emerging opportunities and challenges in the power sector. The meeting was attended by Shri Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA); Shri D.N. Misra, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power; Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC Limited; Shri Bhupender Gupta, CMD, NHPC Limited and SJVN; Shri Samir Chandra Saxena, CMD, Grid Controller of India Limited; and Dr Manoj Kumar Jhawar, CMD, PTC India Limited, along with senior officials and representatives from leading power and renewable energy organisations, including PFC, CPRI, Powergrid, THDC, REC Limited, SECI and BEE.

During the meeting, PFI presented an overview of its key activities, including research studies, publications and knowledge initiatives undertaken in support of the power sector. The Committee discussed the Foundation’s role as a think tank in providing evidence-based research, policy inputs and strategic insights to facilitate informed decision-making and sustainable sectoral growth. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Shri Anshuman Srivastava, Executive Director, Power Foundation of India.

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SJVN Director Engages with Power Ministry Officials to Drive Sector Cooperation

Newsmantra — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:08:24 +0000

NEW DELHI. SJVN Limited Director (Projects) Rajesh Kumar Chandel paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Power on Thursday to hold crucial discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation and accelerating the efficient development of India’s power sector. During the visit, Chandel met with several senior government officials, including Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, Additional Secretary (Thermal) Piyush Singh, Additional Secretary (Transmission and V&S) D. Sai Baba, Additional Secretary (Hydro) Diwakar Nath Misra, and Joint Secretary and Financial Adviser Mahabir Prasad, focusing on stronger synergy and project execution across the energy landscape.

Selection Process Initiated for SJVN and NTPC Green Energy Chiefs

Newsmantra — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:25:28 +0000

The Public Enterprises Selection Board has officially opened the selection process for two top leadership positions in India’s energy sector. Applications are now being invited for the post of Chairman and Managing Director of SJVN, alongside the Managing Director role at NTPC Green Energy. This dual recruitment drive signals a significant leadership transition aimed at steering both public sector undertakings through India’s evolving clean energy landscape.

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

Newsmantra — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:11:16 +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.

NO tenure extension for Director (Projects), SJVN

Newsmantra — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:37:36 +0000

SHIMLA. Govt of India has refuse to extension of tenure of Shri Sushil Sharma as Director (Projects), SJVN Limited beyond 31.07.2025; and assigned the role of additional charge of Director (Projects), SJVN Ltd to Shri Suprakash Adhikari, Director (Technical), NHPC Ltd. for a period of one-year w.e.f. 01.08.2025, or until assumption of charge of the post by the regular incumbent, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.