Name and DIN: Shri P L S S Chaitanya Prakash (DIN: 10973397)
Effective date: Assumed charge on October 5, 2026
Tenure: Appointment effective until his superannuation on December 31, 2029 or until further orders, whichever is earlier
Profile and qualifications: Mechanical Engineer with over three decades of experience in India's power and energy infrastructure sector. Expertise includes thermal power plant operations, large-scale project execution, corporate governance, and energy transition initiatives. Previously served as Executive Director (Operations) at Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). Holds B.E. in Mechanical Engineering with Distinction from Andhra University and PGDM from XIM Bhubaneswar.
Specific expertise: Thermal power station management, boiler performance and efficiency optimization, environmental compliance systems including FGD and fly ash management, EPC contract management, project governance, risk assessment, delay analysis, and clean energy initiatives including floating solar projects.
Board experience: Previously served on boards of GVREL and DVC-CIL Power Private Limited.
Eligibility confirmation: Not debarred from holding office of Director by virtue of any order of Securities and Exchange Board of India or any other authority.
Relationship disclosure: Not related to any of the Directors of the Company.
Terms and conditions: Employment and remuneration shall be as per the extant policy of the Company.