Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Sanjay Kumar Singh Appointed Interim CMD of NHPC
Sanjay Kumar Singh, who was already in charge of NHPC's projects, is now the temporary boss, or CMD, of the company that manages hydropower.
This happened because the old boss retired.
He'll be in charge for about a month until they find a new permanent leader.
Singh has worked in the power industry for over 30 years.
Along with this, Sipan Kumar Garg is appointed as the interim director of finance.
Garg already works for another power company, and he'll hold this temporary role for three months.
Singh's previous role was to oversee projects, including the 800 MW Pārbati-II and the Subansiri Lower hydroelectric projects.
These appointments are part of the regular changes in leadership at the state-run NHPC.
Sanjay Kumar Singh is the interim Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC.
The appointment followed the retirement of Rajendra Prasad.
Singh previously served as NHPC’s director (projects).
Sipan Kumar Garg has been appointed interim director (finance) of NHPC.
Singh has over 33 years of experience in the power and infrastructure sector.
- Who
- Sanjay Kumar Singh
- What
- Appointed as interim CMD of NHPC
- When
- From Monday, following the superannuation of Rajendra Prasad
- Where
- NHPC
- Why
- Following the superannuation of Rajendra Prasad
- New CMD
- Sanjay Kumar Singh
- Prior Role
- Director (Projects) of NHPC
- Interim Director (Finance)
- Sipan Kumar Garg
- Sanjay Kumar Singh's Experience
- Over 33 years in power and infrastructure
- Sipan Kumar Garg's Current Role
- Director (Finance) of THDC India Ltd