1. Designation / Role : Chairman
Organization : Bhakra Beas Management Board
Period : March, 2010 to October, 2015
• Worked as Chairman of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) for
more than half a decade. It is a multi purpose and multi stakeholders
Hydro Power Projects organization with an installed capacity of
2901 MW, 3705 ckt. Kms. transmission lines and 24 nos. substations
upto 400 kV level and serving needs of water of about 30 million people,
55000 Sq. Kms. Irrigation Area ( 8% irrigation area of India).
• I have shaken the organization from slumber and transformed it into a
dynamic entity marked with all round performance by various business
process change initiatives including motivating workforce receptive to
new technologies & initiatives. I ensured standards of quality and
performance and monitored Operational and Financial performance
periodically. I have improved almost all parameters and achieved the
milestones which still remain unreached. Few of noteworthy
achievements are given below:-
Key Achievements :
For the first time ever in the history of BBMB:-
 Highest machine availability of 97.03% was achieved in the year
2014-15 despite all our machines are more than 35 years old
Machine availability was achieved 95.0% in the year 2011-12
which remained above 95% in the years 2012-13, 2013-14 and
2014-15.
 Generation i.e. 10% to 26% higher than the target fixed by CEA
was achieved through out the tenure i.e for consecutive 5 years
 40% uprating of three machines of Bhakra Left Bank Power House
was successfully achieved, which is highest uprating in the world.
 Water supplied to the satisfaction of all the states continuously
for more than 5 ½ years.
 Inspite of conflicting interests of the states, regulation of power
and water was done very successfully.
• Despite one of the oldest transmission lines in India, Transmission
system availability has been more than 99% continuously during the
tenure.
• Devised and executed strategic and tactical action plans and drive to
achieve objectives led BBMB to won honours and awards four times of
the total won by BBMB in previous 44 years upto 2010.
• Three Silver & Bronze Shields for its 396 MW Pong Power House from
Govt. of India under National Meritorious Award Scheme.
• Floods were totally prevented in the downstream area with well planned
water regulation when Northern India faced severe flooding.
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2. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
1. During the year 2013 due to good image and credibility, the Hon’ble
High Court of Punjab and Haryana assigned the task of Supervising the
work being carried out by the Vigilance Organization of the Punjab
Irrigation Department.
2. Actively involved in getting released Second Commemorative Stamp of
Bhakra Dam on 22.10.2013 which is unique as there is no structure of
Independent India for which Second Commemorative Stamp has ever
been released.
Designation / Role: Executive Director – Human Resource
Function
Organization : NHPC Ltd.
Period : June , 2009 to March, 2010 & October, 2015
to till date
As HR Head, responsible for HRM strategy, manpower planning,
career planning, Talent Recruitment, Talent Management, Image
Building, Maintaining good Human Relation and Industrial Relation
etc and effectively managing an overall workforce of about 10000
nos. Being an HR Head, also headed Rajbhasha and Corporate
Communication Divisions. Handled responsibility for publicity and
overall management of Medical Services.
Key Achievements :
• Effectively managed and handled employee grievance and IR Issues due
to which not even a single dispute arose in my time including industrial
dispute in promotions.
• A well organized publicity campaign design at the Global Level
resulted in the total issue size of 1670 millions, Share over
subscribed by more than 23 times and more than Rs.1.50 lac crores
were collected which is the second largest in the history of IPO of
India.
• Efficiently handled responsibility for publicity & brand building of
NHPC and ensured legal compliance and managed all legal matters/
issues of NHPC.
Designation / Role : Executive Director - Quality Assurance &
Inspection
Organization : NHPC Ltd.
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3. Period : January, 2009 to June, 2009 & October, 2015
to till date
Established and monitored quality systems and processes for all
projects under construction/ Power Stations and ensured
maintenance of quality standards of materials/ equipments.
Key Achievements :
• Continual quality improvement techniques adopted to achieve rejection
at final stage almost zero.
• For the first time thrust was imparted on in-process inspections so that
rejections of items at the final stage are curbed.
• For the first time stringent checks on Civil Works, which constitute about
70% of the Project Cost were implemented to ensure quality of major
structures in long run.
• Certifications in the latest Quality Management Systems likes Social
Accountability (SA-8000) and Integrated Management System were
initiated.
Designation / Role : Executive Director - Subansiri Basin Projects
including 2000 MW Subansiri HE Project
Arunachal Pradesh
Organization : NHPC Ltd.
Period : December, 2007 to December, 2008
Headed Subansiri Basin Projects including 2000 MW Subansiri
Lower HE Project which is the biggest hydroelectric project
undertaken in India. The estimated annual energy generation from
the Project is 7421 MU in a 90% dependable year. I was posted at
Subansiri to revive the work which was closed due to local
problems.
Key Achievements :
• With the multi disciplinary experience I was successful in reviving
the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower HEP within a week of my joining.
• The Progress of HRT was accelerated by 50-60%, which is still a
record and unbeaten till now.
• Efficient Contract Management and Financial Management of
multiple vendors and trouble free execution of the biggest hydro
power project of India.
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4. • By maintaining good PR & IR, not even a single man day was lost for
the first time.
Designation / Role : General Manager , 690 MW Salal Power
Station, J&K
Organization : NHPC Ltd.
Period : March, 2006 to December, 2007
Headed 690 MW Salal Hydroelectric Power Station which was badly
affected due to silt and effectively monitored its operations and
maintenance and ensured optimization of Generation improved PAF
also. Also responsible for sound financial management to optimize O&M
cost and increased profit.
Key Achievements :
• By undertaking Cost effective initiatives it became “Least O&M Cost per
MW” power station amongst all the Central Sector Hydro Power
Stations during my tenure and Power Station achieved generation more
than the designed energy.
• Profit went up by 50% in the first year of joining and remained at this
level despite inflation.
Designation / Role : General Manager , Commercial
Organization : NHPC Ltd.
Period : December, 2003 to March, 2006
In commercial division I was responsible for signing of PPAs/ BPSAs with
22 beneficiaries, Energy Billing, Revenue Realization, Reduction in
outstanding dues, Reduction in doubtful debts, Reconciliation of
Accounts, Power Regulation etc.
Key Achievements :
• 100% securitization of debts was achieved and bad debts totaling Rs.100
crores were fully wiped out within just 6 months of my joining.
• The Software System was changed from Excel to Oracle for speedy
Preparation of Energy Bills.
• For the first time 100 % bills were continued to be realized due to
rigorous follow up by me.
Designation / Role : Chief Engineer, Research & Development
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5. Organization : NHPC Ltd.
Period : December, 1999 to December, 2003
Effectively tackled the chronic problems being faced by power
stations due to silt erosion & also implemented the latest
technological advances in execution, operation and maintenance of
hydro electric projects. Derived the R&D activities with focus on
process innovations, development of renewable energy sources,
import substitution, introduction of new construction techniques
driven towards cost reduction and efficiency improvement etc.
Key Achievements :
• Initiated Geothermal Power Development and Ranking study of all
the Geothermal sites of India was carried out for the first time.
• Special electrodes were got manufactured for carrying out repair of
underwater parts of hydro turbine which needed no preheating or
post heating.
• Various measures, like introduction of Hydraulic Torque wrenches,
special gland packing, welder certification etc., were undertaken to
improve the efficiency of hydro power stations.
Designation / Role : Senior Manager : Construction Equipment
Planning
Organization : NHPC Ltd.
Period : July 1996 – December 1999
Being posted in CEP division gained experience in finalizing
construction methodology & equipment planning for various
Hydroelectric Projects under construction. Also managed disposal
of surplus/obsolete construction plants & equipments and spares.
Key Achievements :
• Authored disposal policy for surplus / obsolete equipment.
Designation / Role : Manager
Organization : BHEL, Bhopal
Period : December, 1992 to May, 1996
Got opportunity to serve in BHEL which is an integrated power plant
equipment manufacturer and one of the largest engineering and
manufacturing company of its kind in India engaged in the design,
engineering, manufacture, construction, testing, commissioning and
servicing of a wide range of products and services for the core sectors of
the economy gained enriching experience.
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6. • During the tenure thrust was made for in-process inspection to reduce
rejection at final stage to almost nil.
• None of items inspected by me has failed even in 25 years.
Designation / Role : Manager
Organization : NHPC Ltd., 390 MW Dulhasti HE Project (J&K)
Period : April, 1991 to December, 1992
Gained experience in various activities of construction while posted at
the Dulhasti HE Project.
Designation / Role : Asstt. Manager / Dy. Manager / Manager
Organization : NHPC Ltd., Contract(E&M)
Period : October, 1984 to March, 1991
While posted in Contract(E&M) was responsible for contracts of all
electromechanical equipment and transmission lines for 540 MW
Chamera-I Power Station through International bidding.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT
 Not even a single audit para could be framed in six and half
years of my working in Contracts.
Designation / Role : Trainee Engineer/ Engineer / AM
Organization : NHPC Ltd., 105 MW Loktak HE Project
Period : February 1979 to October 1984
At the start of my career, I was posted at Loktak project during its
construction stage, which is a multipurpose Loktak Power Station
also provides for lift irrigation of over 23000 hectares of land in the
Manipur valley. This power station is a wheel churning out all round
prosperity and development of Manipur.
While posted for more than six years at Loktak Project, gained
experience of construction and achieved all the milestones.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT
 Re-routing of Head Race Tunnel was achieved 3 weeks ahead
of schedule.
OVERSEAS TRAINING :
(i) Six (6) months at SNC/Acres, Montreal, Canada for Contract &
Procurement Management in the field of Hydro Power Projects and
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7. Transmission Lines. At Montreal work performance in contract &
procurement management was lauded not only by NHPCians but
also by Canadians.
(ii) Three(3) weeks at Geo-thermix, California, USA for development of
Geo Thermal Power in India
COUNTRIES VISITED
• USA
• UK
• Canada
• Japan
• France
• Singapore.
LANGUAGES KNOWN
• Hindi
• English
• Urdu
• Punjabi
AWARDS/ACCOLADES AS INDIVISUAL
• PSE - HR Persona of the Decade Award which was presented by Dr.
Harshwardhan, Hon’ble Union Minister for Science and Technology on
23.12.2015.
• CEPM – PMA Fellowship Award, 2014 by Mr. David Hudson, Vice President
of International Project Management Association (IPMA)
• Power Persona of the Decade – Hydro Power 8th
Enertia Award Function
held at New Delhi on 27.11.2014.
• Leading personality in the O&M of Large Dams by the Council of Power
Utilities. The Award was presented by Shri Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Union
Minister of Railways on 19.11.2014.
• HYDRO Vibhushan – Hydro Power Persona of the Decade by Enertia
Foundation in 2014.
• ‘CEO of the Year (Hydro) 2013’ by Council of Power Utilities.
• Received Rajiv Gandhi Pratishtha Samman for National Awareness and
Social Welfare by Reputed Magazine “Digvijay” in 2012
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8. • Best Administrator of the year Award 2012 in the area of Hydro
Development, Engineering and Management on the recommendations of
Global Open University, Nagaland; Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical
Science University, Arunachal Pradesh, Confederation of Indian Universities
and World Management Congress Committee.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
• Life Member CBIP, New Delhi
• Life Member ASCI Association, Hyderabad
• Life Member IIPE
• Honorary President PMA, Chandigarh Chapter
• Life member India –Republic of Korea friendship Society, New Delhi
SPEAKER
As eminent speaker I addressed/ address on Hydropower Development,
Management of Multipurpose Multistate Projects, Renewable Energy,
Irrigation, Quality, Motivation, Decision Making, Change Management,
Environment, Culture and Performance Excellence, Business Excellence etc. at
various prestigious forums like :-
• CBIP, CPU, ITMA, IPPAI, PMA, IIIT Gwalior, TRANFOSEM / ITMA,
Power Line, Assocham, BIS, CPRI, IIPE, Greentech Foundation, IOD, India
Water Week (MOWR + CBIP + CWC), Institute of Engineers of India,
Various Engineering Colleges of Punjab etc.
Specialization : Dealing with interstate Power and water issues.
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