Board of Directors

The JV Partners i.e. NHPC & JKSPDC have nominated the following part time Directors on the Board of the Company:

Sh. Indra Deva Dayal

Chairman and Nominee of JKSPDCL

DIN: 09189651
Shri Indra Deva Dayal is a Civil Engineering graduate of 1979 batch from BHUIT, now IIT, Varanasi. He has been holding the position of Chairman and Nominee of JKSPDCL on the Board of the Company since its incorporation on 01.06.2021.

Shri Dayal joined NHPC in 1980 as Executive Trainee and reached to the level of Executive Director. Subsequently achieved Diploma in Management degree from IGNOU. He has vast experience in Hydro Sector of more than 40 years of working in different projects such as Salal, Dhaleshwari, Tanakpur,Chamera-I, Design & Engg, Dam Safety (O&M), Omkareshwar, Parbati-II, Parbati-III, Contract etc. He is Strategist cum Implementer in managing Hydro Power Projects from Concept to Commissioning.

Under his dynamic leadership, Omkareshwar Project (520 MW) was commissioned in record time before schedule and the project received award of best early commissioned project by Govt of India. He was nodal officer nominated by NHPC for implementation, monitoring and commissioning of Teesta-III project ( 1200 MW ), Sikkim. AS Design head, Mr Dayal was also instrumental in providing timely technical/design support and the project was commissioned in anticipated time.

He is life member of ISRMTT (Indian Society of Rock Mechanics & tunnelling Technology), INHA (India National Hydro Association) ana ICA (Indian Council of Arbitration) and also represented NHPC in CBIP, INCOLD and Dam Safety Incharge to CWC. He published many technical papers and also visited France, Netherlands, Bhutan, Ethiopia and Hungary in connection to Hydro Projects.

Mr Dayal has excellence as a Team Leader for expediting Hydro Projects and meeting the set targets.

Sh. H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS

Nominee of JKSPDCL

DIN: 06516512
Shri H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, is an Indian Administrative Services Officer of 1995 batch. Shri Prasad is a graduate in Commerce Stream and further completed Master of Business Administration from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, M.P.M. from Pondicherry University & LL.B. from University Delhi. He is presently Principal Secretary, Power Development Department, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir.

Shri Prasad is holding the position of Nominee Director of JKSPDCL on the Board of the Company w.e.f. 21.10.2022.

Sh. Santosh D. Vaidya, IAS

Nominee of JKSPDCL

DIN: 05340193
Shri Santosh D. Vaidya is an Indian Administrative Services Officer of 1998 batch. Shri Vaidya holds Bachelor Degree in Technology from IIT, Kharagpur and further completed Masters in Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University, United States of America. He is presently posted as Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir.

Shri Vaidya is holding the position of Nominee Director of JKSPDCL on the Board of the Company w.e.f. 17.08.2023.

Sh. Rajendra Prasad Goyal

Nominee of NHPC Limited

DIN No.08645380
Shri Rajendra Prasad Goyal is an Associate Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and also holds a Master's Degree in Commerce from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. He has been holding the position of Nominee Director of NHPC Limited on the Board of the Company since its incorporation on 01.06.2021.

Presently, Sh. Goyal is serving as Director (Finance) in NHPC Limited w.e.f. 01.10.2020.

Sh. Goyal has vast experience of more than 32 years in NHPC Ltd. and worked in various capacities at many Projects, Power Stations, Regional Office and Corporate Office of NHPC.

Sh. Goyal has immense understanding in the core areas of Finance with in-depth understanding and knowledge of Financial, Contractual and Regulatory issues involved in construction as well operations of Hydro Projects. His leadership qualities, ability to work hard with conceptual clarity and professionalism are outstanding.

Sh. Goyal is also serving as Nominee Director on the Board of Loktak Downstream Hydroelectric Corporation Limited (LDHCL), Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd. (CVPPPL), NHDC Limited (subsidiary Companies of NHPC Limited).

Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh

Nominee of NHPC Limited

DIN : 10718481
Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh is holding the post of Director (Projects) in NHPC Limited. He has more than 32 years of vast & varied experience in Power & Infrastructure sector in respect of execution of mega and prestigious projects in India & Bhutan. He holds degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Civil). He has also worked in SJVN as Head of the Project of Sunni Dam HEP (Construction stage), Naitwar Mori HEP (Construction stage), Luhri HEP stage II (S&I stage), Jhakhol Sankri HEP (S&I stage). He has also served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of STPL (A wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN Ltd.). In addition, he was responsible at different positions for construction of major critical components of largest Hydroelectric Power Project of India i.e. Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Project (HP), Tala Hydroelectric Project (Bhutan) and S&I/ Pre-construction activities of Devsari Hydroelectric Project (Uttarakhand).

He worked at various levels for Key project activities like Project Construction, Survey & Investigation/ Pre-construction including preparation of Detailed Project report and cost estimate, formulation of bid documents, evaluation of bids, issue of awards, contract management, Project Planning & Monitoring, liaisoning and follow up with various Ministries/ Departments such as CWC/ CEA/ MoP, MOEF&CC, Pollution Control Board for various clearances like Environment, Forest, Tech-economic, Public Investment Board etc.

Sh. Vishal Kumar Saini

Nominee of NHPC Limited

DIN: 10750747
Shri Vishal Kumar Saini is a graduate in Civil Engineering from DTU erstwhile Delhi College of Engineering. He did his post-graduation form IIT Kanpur in Structural Engineering. He starred his professional career in NHPC in the year 1989 as Probationary Executive from Dulhasti Hydroelectric Project in Kishtwar.

During his distinguished career spanning over 35 years in NHPC, Shri Saini worked in various levels in NHPC and with his dedication and commitment, he rose to the post of Executive Director and presently heading the Design & Engineering Division. Shri Saini has extensive experience in the field of planning, designing & engineering of various hydro-electric projects and also associated with the construction of Hydroelectric Projects. Shri Saini was involved in the execution of underground power house cavern of Dulhasti HE Project. He has vast experience in the preparation of DPR, Tender Stage Design and Detailed designing of Hydroelectric projects.

During his long association with NHPC in the field of Design and Engineering, he was involved in the design of Dhauliganga underground works, Chamera-III H.E.Project, Chutak H.E. Project, Kishanganga H.E.Project etc. He was also involved in the preparation of DPR of Tamanthi H.E.Project in Maynmar. He has served the country with notable contributions. He represented as technical advisor to the Indus Commissioner in various Permanent Indus Commissions meetings held in India and Pakistan.

He is a visionary and decision oriented professional with excellent performance records. As a Professional Manager and Strategic Planner, he has led several initiatives for introducing innovative design for Parbati-II cavity treatment and Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Projects. During his tenure in Kishanganga H.E. Project, he was instrumental in adaptation of site specific designs to expedite the commissioning of the project of National Importance.

Presently in his able leadership, the DPR of various projects in Arunachal Pradesh, Nepal and various pump storage projects in various parts of the country are under progress. The detail design of country’s largest hydroelectric project Dibang is also underway.

Dr. (Mrs.) Kamla Fartyal

Nominee of NHPC Limited

DIN: 08578908
Dr. Kamla Fartyal holds the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from University of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She has been holding the position of Nominee Director of NHPC Limited on the Board of the Company w.e.f. 23.06.2021.

Presently, Dr. Fartyal is serving as Chief General Manager (Medical Services) in NHPC Limited.

Dr. Fartyal has vast experience of more than of 35 years as a General Physician and has been with NHPC Ltd. for the last 31 years. She has worked in various capacities in NHPC and played a pivotal role in promoting health care and health education in NHPC. She is also holding the position of Chairperson of WIPS (Women in Public Sector) in NHPC, Committee Regarding Prevention, Protection & Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employee at work place in NHPC, Liaison Officer in the Committee for SC/PWD/OBC at NHPC Ltd, Executive Member & Vice President of AEOHD (Association of Environmental & Occupational Health Disease), Delhi, Member in “SCOPE Health Committee”. She has been conferred with various prestigious awards for her exemplary work.

Dr. Fartyal is also serving as Nominee Director on the Board of Lanco Teesta Hydro Power Limited (a wholly owned Subsidiary of NHPC Limited).