Board of Directors

Shri R.K. Vishnoi

Chairman and Managing Director

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Shri R.K. Vishnoi Chairman and Managing Director DIN : 08534217 0135-2431464 (O) cmd@thdc.co.in

Sh. R.K. Vishnoi has assumed the charge of Chairman and Managing Director of THDC India Limited on 06.08.2021. Prior to this, Sh. Vishnoi was discharging the responsibilities of Director (Technical) w.e.f. 01.09.2019 in THDCIL. He outlined that his first and foremost priority will be to transform THDCIL as a seasoned power sector company in dynamic contemporary power scenario. He also stressed on boosting in-house innovative interventions in operational as well as under-construction projects. He has also been entrusted with the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC Ltd. w.e.f. 01.09.2022.

Sh. R.K. Vishnoi has more than 36 years of vast and rich experience in Design, Engineering and construction of hydro project structures. He joined THDCIL in year 1989 at the level of Engineer and worked in different capacities and rose to the level of General Manager in year 2013 and thereafter elevated as Executive Director in year 2016. Apart from heading the Design Department, he also held the additional charge of Executive Director, Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (VPHEP) 444 MW. He has various prestigious achievements to his credit while working with the Tehri, Koteshwar and Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydro projects.

Sh. Vishnoi is an Hons. Graduate in Civil Engineering from BITS Pilani and he has also attained the qualification of MBA and has undergone Professional Up-gradation Programme in Design and Construction of Hydraulic Structures and Hydropower Constructions from State University of Moscow, Russia.

He is also currently representing India in international Commission on Large Dams for Technical Committee on Seismic Safety of Dams.

He has delivered notable keynote lectures in several countries such as Spokane(US), Washington DC (US), St. Petersburg (Russia), Chengdu (China), Beijing (China), Porto Carras (Greece), Antalya (Turkey), Ottawa (Canada), Singapore and Nepal.

Shri J. Behera

Director(Finance)

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Shri J. Behera Director(Finance) DIN : 08536589 0135-2430118 df@thdc.co.in

Shri J. Behera assumed the charge as Director (Finance) of THDC India Limited on 16.08.2019. He is a graduate in commerce and a Member of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India. He has a vast experience of more than 33 years in various areas of Finance and Accounts Department of THDCIL. He has the experience of working at Project site as well as Corporate Office. He also holds the position of Chief Financial Officer of the THDCIL since last four years. He was instrumental in computerising activities of Finance and Accounts Department by developing and implementing Financial Management System(FMS) as project leader. He also played a key role in THDCIL Corporate Bonds issue and foray in to Wind Power sector.

Updated date: 29/09/2023

Shri Shallinder Singh

Director (Personnel)

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Shri Shallinder Singh Director (Personnel) DIN : 10191941

Shri Shallinder Singh assumed the charge of Director (Personnel) of THDC India Limited on 06^th June, 2023. Prior to this, he was holding the position of Chief General Manager(HR) & Head of HR Department in the Corporate Office, Shimla in SJVNL, a Mini Ratna Schedule ‘A’ PSU under Ministry of Power, Govt. of India.

Shri Shallinder Singh completed his early education from the prestigious St. Edward School in Shimla. He earned his Bachelor‘s in English (Honours) from Govt. College, Shimla. Shri Singh completed his Master’s in Business Administration from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla in 1989.

Shri Shallinder Singh started his career in SJVNL in the first batch of Executive Trainees in 1992. He has a rich and diverse experience of more than 30 years in all the fields of Human Resources and has worked in Corporate Office as well as Head of HR of two flagship Hydro Power Stations, 1500 MW NJHPS & 412 MW RHPS simultaneously. He has great exposure of various advanced National as well as International Training Programs such as Global Business Leadership held at Amity, New York (USA), Modernizing the Human Resources Functions at Royal Institute of Public Administration, London(UK) and various Leadership and Management programs at ASCI, Hyderabad etc.

During his tenure in SJVNL, he successfully implemented numerous HR initiatives such as Implementation of SAP ERP based HR Module across organization, Implementation of Balanced Score Card as strategic intervention, steering Employee Development for entire organization through various L&D interventions and has enhanced the Media Outreach of the organization.

Updated date: 29/09/2023

Shri Bhupender Gupta

Director(Technical)

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Shri Bhupender Gupta Director(Technical)

Shri Bhupender Gupta has joined THDC India Limited as Director (Technical) on 09^th June, 2023. Before joining THDCIL, he was holding the position of Director (Technical) at Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project Authority in Bhutan. Prior to this, he worked as Additional Chief Executive Officer in two subsidiaries of REC, i.e., REC Transmission Projects Co. Ltd and REC Power Distribution Co. Ltd as Operational Head. During his tenure at REC, he was responsible for the Execution, Project Management, Contract Management, and Consultancy of Power Sector Projects.

Shri Gupta has a rich and vast working experience of around 32 years, out of which for around 29 years he has worked in the Power Sector and was responsible for Planning/Design/Execution/Contract & Project Management and O&M of large Hydro Projects as well as Transmission/Distribution Projects.

Shri Gupta is a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical with an MBA in Operation Management. Before Joining REC Ltd. in 2007, he worked in Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (SJVNL) for 12 years in various positions and was responsible for the Planning, Erection, and Commissioning of Electro-mechanical Equipment of 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Plant, the biggest Hydroelectric project under operation so far in India. He also worked in Bhutan earlier on deputation with 1020MW Tala Hydroelectric Power Project for around 3 years (from 2002 to 2005).

Updated date: 29/09/2023

Shri Jithesh John

Economic Adviser, MoP, GoI, Govt. Nominee Director

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Shri Jithesh John Economic Adviser, MoP, GoI, Govt. Nominee Director DIN : 09218272

Shri Jithesh John, Economic Adviser, Ministry of Power has been appointed as Nominee Director, Govt. of India in THDC India Limited w.e.f. June 21, 2021. He belongs to the Indian Economic Service (2001batch). In the Ministry of Power, he handles matters relating to planning, project monitoring, training and research. Prior to this assignment he has worked in the Planning Commission, Ministry of MSME and Ministry of Finance and has worked on areas like PPP in Infrastructure, promotion of small businesses and development of financial markets. Shri Jithesh has done his post-graduation (MA) in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai. He has also undergone professional training at IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, RMIT University, Australia and University of Maryland, USA.

Updated date: 29/09/2023

Shri Anil Garg

Principal Sect. (Irrig. & Water Resources Deptt.), GoUP, Govt. Nominee Director

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Shri Anil Garg Principal Sect. (Irrig. & Water Resources Deptt.), GoUP, Govt. Nominee Director DIN : 00768222

Shri Anil Garg, Principal Secretary(Irrigation & Water Resources Deptt.), GoUP has been appointed as Nominee Director of Govt. of U.P. on the Board of THDC India Ltd. w.e.f. 26 April, 2022. He belongs to the 1996 Batch of Indian Administrative Service. Prior to this, he was serving as CEO of UPSIDC. Shri Garg is a graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Thapar University, Patiala and LL.M. from National Law University, Delhi. He held the several important administrative positions in Uttar Pradesh viz. Joint Magistrate & District Magistrate in different districts, Special Secretary, Energy Deptt., Lucknow, Excise Commissioner, Allahabad, CEO, Highway Deptt., Gautam Buddha Nagar, Additional Chief Election Commissioner (Joint Secretary level), Commissioner, Revenue Deptt., Lucknow and other offices of repute.

Shri Anil Garg has been awarded by Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India in India International Science Festival in the year 2018. Further, he is also conferred with other awards for MGNREGA works, International Yoga Day, Ground Breaking Ceremony, One District One Product and Revenue Collection etc. He has also been conferred with various other awards at the State, National and International levels.

Updated date: 29/09/2023

Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya

Nominee Director, NTPC Ltd.

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Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya Nominee Director, NTPC Ltd. DIN : 08734219

Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya has been appointed as Nominee Director of NTPC Limited on the Board of THDCIL w.e.f. 26.08.2020. Shri Bhattacharya joined NTPC in the year 1984 as Ninth Batch of Engineering Executive Trainees and was initially posted at NTPC Korba. He is an Electrical Engineering Graduate from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He has also completed his PG Diploma in Management from MDI, Gurgaon.
He started his career in Green Field Project Construction, followed by working in the areas of Power Plant Operation & Maintenance, Renovation & Modernization, Environment Management, and Technical Services at 1600 MW Farakka STPP.
After serving in Farakka in various departments, he moved to Talcher Thermal Power Station (450 MW), an Old and Underperforming asset, taken over from State Electricity Board. He, along with his team, created history in turning around the station, which went on to become a top performing station in years to come.
He has significantly contributed for NTPC’s vertical & horizontal business diversification as well as growth through inorganic route. He had illustrious career in Business Development function of NTPC in Domestic as well as International Arena with special focus on NTPCs diversification into hydroelectricity with acquisition of Koldam and setting up of subsidiary company NESCL for electricity distribution business. He has been at the forefront of JV formulation & Project conceptualization for 1320 MW Maitree Power Project at Bangladesh.
Before appointment as Director (Projects), NTPC he has worked as MD and CEO (Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company Limited), ED (Business Development) and ED(Projects), NTPC.

Updated date: 29/09/2023

Shri Jaikumar Srinivasan

Nominee Director, NTPC Ltd.

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Shri Jaikumar Srinivasan Nominee Director, NTPC Ltd. DIN:01220828

Shri Jaikumar Srinivasan has been appointed as Nominee Director of NTPC Limited on the Board of THDCIL w.e.f. 17.08.2022. He is a Commerce Graduate and an Associate Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

Shri Jaikumar Srinivasan has more than 30 years of experience in Power and Mining sector in State and Central PSUs in the field of Finance, Accounts, Taxation, Commercial, Electricity regulation, Renewables, IT, Project development etc. with 8 years Board level exposure.

Shri Jaikumar Srinivasan has taken charge as Director (Finance), NTPC on 21.07.2022. Before his appointment as Director (Finance), NTPC Limited, he has served as Director (Finance) of NLC India Limited. He has also served as Director (Finance) of Maharashtra State Electricity and Distribution Company Limited, prior to which he was the Director (Finance) of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO), Govt of Maharashtra entities. He also served as part time Director in Mahaguj Colliery Company Limited, UCM Coal Company Ltd. and other subsidiary company of MAHAGENCO.

Updated date: 29/09/2023

Dr. Jayaprakash Naik B.

Independent Director

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Dr. Jayaprakash Naik B. Independent Director DIN : 09423574

Shri Jayaprakash Naik B. has been appointed as an Independent Director in THDC India Limited w.e.f. 10^thNovember 2021 for a period of 3 Years. He has completed his PhD in Agriculture Science from University of agricultural sciences, Bangalore. He has a vast experience of more than 30 years in the field of Genetics and Plant breeding. He retired as an Associate Director and Head of Regional Agricultural Research Station from Kerala Agricultural University. He also worked as Associate Director Research Coconut Mission & Head of the Department of Plant Breeding at Kerela Agriculture University. His contributions in the field of Agricultural sciences are exemplary.

Updated date: 29/09/2023

Smt. Sajal Jha

Independent Director

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Smt. Sajal Jha Independent Director DIN : 09402663

Smt. Sajal Jha has been appointed as an Independent Director in THDC India Limited w.e.f. 10^thNovember 2021 for a period of 3 Years. She is a law graduate from Magadh University, Bihar. She is a practicing lawyer in Patna High Court since the year 2010. She is also a social worker and committed to empowerment of women in the state of Bihar. She has contributed in various areas of women empowerment through skill development training programes. She is also associated with various NGOs in Patna for Social Work and Women Empowerment. She is BJP State Secretary in Bihar.

Updated date: 29/09/2023

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