Name

Sh. R P Gupta is retired IAS Officer of 1987 Batch, Gujarat Cadre. He joined as Chairman & Managing Director of the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) on 15^th June 2023.

Experience

Prior to joining SECI, he worked in the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change as Secretary, Govt. of India.

He has also worked with NITI Aayog, Ministry of Coal and has experience in corporate management, economics, statistics planning and program implementation. His areas of expertise are energy, environment, climate change, decarbonization strategies, carbon market & trading, sustainability, resource efficiency and material recycling, forest and wildlife.

Achievements

His strong focus and leadership skills have helped SECI to unveil India's largest solar-battery project, pioneering renewable energy innovation in Chhattisgarh, with a 100 MW solar project integrated with a 40 MW/120 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which was dedicated to the nation by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in February 2024. Further, 1.7 MW Solar project in Lakshadweep accompanied by a 1.4 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) was also commissioned in January 2024 and dedicated to the nation by Hon’ble PM, which is the region's first on-grid solar project with state-of-the-art Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technology. Over the anticipated technical lifespan of the project, it is expected to massively reduce the diesel consumption and offset 58,000 tonnes CO2 emissions.

With his resilient leadership, SECI has achieved the prestigious ‘Navratna’ status, reflecting the organization’s significant contributions to the renewable energy sector.  Under his guidance, SECI brought out tenders for production of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives with the aim of making India the global hub for its production, usage and export. The innovative concept of firm and dispatchable power was realized through issuance of 5 GW of FDRE tenders. Additionally, in FY 2023-24, SECI awarded over 8.44 GW RE capacity which is the highest in the last three years. Furthermore, with his forward-looking vision, SECI is on the path of expanding its CAPEX footprint also.

Qualifications

He graduated (B. Tech) in Aerospace Engineering from IIT, Kanpur.

Name

Shri Sanjay Sharma, Director (Solar)

Experience

He has around 36 years of experience. He is having expertise across the managerial, technical, contractual, commercial, legal, and regulatory facets of the Power Sector. His career has been marked by significant contributions to transmission, generation, and scheme implementation. He joined SECI in Sept 2015 from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) and has been appointed to the Board of Directors of SECI as Director (Solar) on 28.03.2022 where he continues to drive innovation and growth in Renewable Energy initiatives including Green Hydrogen Economy

Achievements

1.      Joined SECI when it was at scratch level and now SECI is brand name in RE - globally.

2.      Instrumental in making SECI as Youngest Navratna Company within a period of 9 years (shortest) after SECI becoming commercial company in 2015.

3.      Award of approx. 50 GW RE projects, which invited investment of approx. INR 2.50 lac crores from across the globe apart from development of infrastructure and employment creation in India.

4.      SECI has commissioned approx. 20 GW Solar PV projects (under developer mode), out of the total 100 GW Solar projects commissioned in India.

Qualifications

He is B.Tech. (Hons), MBA, Certified Energy Auditor & Certified Project Manager.

Name

Shri Joshit Ranjan Sikidar – Director (Finance)

Experience

He has around 32 years of experience in Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Corporate Taxation, Strategic business decisions and Treasury Management in Steel, Power & Infrastructure Sector. Before his appointment as Director (Finance) in SECI, he had been working as Group General Manager (Finance) and Company Secretary in RITES Limited. He also worked in NTPC – SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL) and SAIL – Bhilai Steel Plant.

He is also Director in the Board of Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL).

He is also the Director Incharge of HR & Administration, Information Technology & Corporate Planning of SECI.

Achievements

He was recognised for his contribution in SAIL, NSPCL & RITES during his tenure of service there. In NSPCL, he was responsible for mobilisation of funds for its expansion projects and received appreciation for its maiden Bond issuance. In RITES, he was instrumental in automation of various Employee claim processes and Vendor bill management. In RITES, under his leadership, the Company Secretary Cell was recognised as best Department in the FY 2021-22 for highest standard of Corporate Governance. In SAIL, he received Jawahar Lal Nehru Award for his contribution in Vendor Bill Management.

Qualifications

He is an MBA and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Institute of Cost Accountants of India & Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He has also received Strategy, Creativity and Leadership inputs from Singapore Institute of Management. He has also attended various leadership program, such as Program on ‘Financial Markets’ conducted by National Stock Exchange, Program on Private Public Partnership conducted by AIMA and various programs on Management of Risk, International Trade & FEMA, etc.

Name

Shri Sivakumar V Vepakomma, Director (Power System)

Experience

He has 34 years of experience in the Power sector in areas like Project Construction, Commissioning, O&M, Commercial and regulatory, Energy and Efficiency Management. His contributions in RE sector are equally notable in developing Solar, Wind, Hybrid and Storage solutions. Prior to joining SECI, Shri Sivakumar served at NTPC Green Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd as Chief General Manager responsible for engineering, contracts, commercial and regulatory, business development and carbon trading functions. He was also the maiden CEO of the JV company of NTPC Green Energy Ltd and IOC Ltd.

Achievements

He has been instrumental in bringing up 40MW Ayodhya City Solar Project from concept to commissioning in  record time. His initiative over a decade ago, in conceptualizing and commissioning the first floating solar demo project of 100 kW at NTPC, Kayamkulam, paved the way for large-scale floating solar projects in the country.

Qualifications

Shri Sivakumar is an Engineering Graduate and holds an MSc. in Energy Systems and Environment from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK (British Chevening Scholar) and completed Post Graduate Certification Program in Project Management from Indian Institute of Management, Indore. Further, he is a certified Energy Auditor awarded by Bureau of Energy Efficiency. 

Name

Shri Padam Lal Negi, JS&FA as Government Nominee Director

Experience

Joined Government of India an Indian Defence Accounts Service Officer of 1992 Batch, On 08.01.1993in Defence Accounts Department. During his tenure in Defence Accounts, he worked in various capacities:

1.     From 18^th April 1994 to 1^st November 1994 and from 14^th November 1994 to 5^th June 1998 and from 15^th June 1998 to January 2003,As Assistant Controller and Deputy Controller, in the O/o the then CDA (NC), Jammu, CDA (WC), Chandigarh and CDA (AF) Dehradun.

2.     From 09^th January 2003 to 18^th February 2005, Joint Controller in the office of Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension Disbursement), Meerut Cantt.

3.     From 21^st February 2005 to 29^th February 2008, Addl. Controller of Defence Accounts in CDA (Funds) Meerut.

4.     From 3^rd March 2008 to 02^nd March 2013, Director in the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.

5.     From 8^th April 2013 to 1^st September 2015, Integrated Financial Adviser to Andaman Nicobar Command

6.     From 3^rd September 2015 to 17^th October 2018, Controller of Defence Accounts (Integrated Defence Staff), New Delhi

7.     From 17^th October 2018 to 9^th January 2023 prior to holding the post of Joint Secretary & Financial Adviser, Civil Aviation he was working as Integrated Financial Adviser (BR), Delhi Cantt.

Appointed as Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Civil Aviation on 10^th January, 2023 and was allotted additional charge of JS&FA of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy on 11^th January 2023. 

Achievements

1.     Prabhari Adhikari in Balrampur and Surajpur District of Chattisgarh in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra – 15^th November 2023 to 26^th January 2024.

2.     Participated in Mission Karam Yogi. Completed all the mandatory Courses and got 1^st position in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

3.     Visited all the Vibrant Villages (about 75) of Himachal Pradesh

4.     Commendation Certificate from Border Roads Development Board, Govt. of India on 22^nd January 2021.

5.     Rendered social service at PGI to patients coming from Kinnaur and other areas of Himachal Pradesh from 1986 to 1992.

6.     Organised a blood donation camp of kinner association at PGI Chandigarh on 6^th and 7^th April, 1991 and 41 donors of kinner association donated blood.

7.      31 times blood donation  (19 times voluntary donation at PGI Chandigarh)

a) One unit to Indira Gandhi Hospital at Nagpur in 1993

b) One unit to Indian red cross socity at Safdarjang hospital on 10.07.2003.

c) One unit to Govt. Medical college Jammu in 1994.

d) Three time at Port Blair and also organised 2 blood donation camps at Port Blair

8. Runners up table tennis (Double) A.C. Joshi Hall , Punjab University, Chandigarh Year 1988-89.

9. 2^nd place in Punjab University inter hostel cricket tournament at Chandigarh 1988-89.

10.  Individual excellence award in all India DAD Volley Ball Tournament held at Kanpur in 1999.

11. Participated in Jalandhar district boxing championship in 1986.

12. Participated in sack race 200 meter race at Punjab University campus annual athletic meets in 1989-90.

13. Participated in reference hunting contest held in library of Govt. College sector 11 Chandigarh on 20^th February 1988.

14. Participated in Punjab University Inter college volley ball tournament in 1988 from Govt. College, Sector 11-‘C’ Chandigarh.

15. Written a poem on ‘ Charms and harms of cigarette published in ‘Vikas’ college magazine of Govt. College sector 11 ‘C’ Chandigarh (U.T) in 1987-88.

16. Eye Donor, eye bank at PGI Chandigarh on 10.03.98

17. Contributed for 1 Day – salary  for Kargil,Sunamii& PMs relief fund.

18. Contributed 2200/- for PMs relief fund for persons affected by the Keri Flood in Bihar

Innovations

1. Collegiate Meeting with DG for finalisation of DPR/AE/RAE to fasten the process

2. During Covid-19 un-interrupted concurrences through NIC mail & 100% achievement of Target.

3. RAEs of many important Roads & Tunnels, in record time frame like

Important Roads

(i) Talwa Ghat Gatia, Bagar Lipilekh

(ii) Nimu, Padam Darcha

(iii) D.S.D BO

(iv) Komin Potin etc.

Important Tunnels

(a) Atal Tunnel

(b) Sela Tunnel

(c) Zojila Tunnel

(d) Shinkula Tunnel

4. During 01.04.2020 to 30.09.2022 out of total 1849 cases, 1699 cases were cleared within less than 07 days and maximum cases ithin one to two days

This resulted in exponential growth in BRO budget from 6706 crores in 2018-19 to Rs.13500 crores in 2022-23

5. Streamlining of procedure has resulted in Gem procurement in BRO and BRO has been rewarded with Gold Standard Certificate.

FIELD VISIT TO IMPORTANT ROAD SECTORS OF VARIOJUS PROJECTS FROM 17.10.2018 TO 22.11.2022

1.     Project Hirak Nabhi Parbhat & Joling Kong & Munsairi.

2.     Project Deepak, Rohtang Pass, Kunzum Pass Pt 4840 Lepcha & Shipkila

3.     Project Chetak, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Logewala

4.     Project Vartak, Bumla, Sela

5.     Project Himank & Vijayak Siachin Glacier, Base Camp Sasoma Sasrela & Turtuk

6.     Project Arunank Kimin Potin, Pohumara, Koloriang & Joram

7.     Project pushpak Silchar, Selling & Lawngtalai

8.     Project R&D Shillong

9.     Project Shivalik, Uttar Kashi, Gangotri, Nelong, Badrinath & Gastoli

10.  Project Sewak, Dimapur, Kohima & Imphal

11.  Project Dantak, Phunt Sholing, Simtokha, Monger Boomthang, Kanglung, Dharanga & Guwahati

12.  Project Swastik Bagdogra, Gangtok, Chung Thang & Kalimpong

13.  Project Brahmank Dibrugarh, Pasighat, Along

14.  Project Udayak, Roing Sisri Bridge

Qualifications

1.     B.A/Govt. College Sector -11 Chandigarh/Panjab University Chandigarh in English, Pol. Sc., Socilology & Urdu -1988

2.     M.A/Panjab University Chandigarh in Pol. Science – 1990

3.     M.A/ Panjab University Chandigarh in Sociology - 1992

Name

Shri Rajkumar Sudam Badole, Independent Director

Experience

He worked as Assistant Engineer in government service till 2009 for 20 years.  He is ex-cabinet minister in Government of Maharashtra from 2014 to 2019 and Ex-officio President of “Handicapped, Finance and Development Corporation”, Maharashtra”.

Achievements

He has received the “National Award - 2016” for the empowerment of persons with disabilities by the Hon’ble President of India.

Qualifications

Shri Rajkumar Sudam Badole is a Post Graduate in Social Science and has diploma in Civil Engineering

Name

Smt Pratima Gupta, CVO

Experience

On qualifying through Indian Engineering Service (IES), she joined Indian Ordnance Factory Service (IOFS) cadre in Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence in the year 1993. She has worked in various capacities in Materials Management Department, Strategic Planning, Administration, Vigilance and Finance. She also worked as Director in Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation from Oct’ 2012 to Oct’2017. She has also worked as Additional General Manager at Field Gun Factory, Kanpur, a unit of AWEIL, Ministry of Defence

Qualifications

She has completed B. Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication from J K Institute of Applied Physics Department, Allahabad University. She also did M. Tech in Advance Weapon Technology Course from DIAT, Pune.