Shri Ratish Kumar
(59 years)
joined the Board of NHPC Limited on January 6, 2016. He graduated from GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar (U.P.) in Electrical Engineering and has a diverse experience of more than 36 years in the field of Hydro Power. He is associated with NHPC Limited since October 1982 and climbed up the professional ladder with utmost sense of responsibility, ethics and dedication. He has excellent command in construction & erection of hydro power plants, design & engineering of E&M equipments, Power Potential and Optimization Studies, layout of hydro power projects, preparation of detailed pre-qualification and award of big contracts of hydro projects through ICB or NCB including all other aspects related to hydro generation.
In his present assignment as Director (Projects), Shri Ratish Kumar is in-charge of all NHPC projects which are under construction and pre-construction stages. This includes hydro as well as solar & wind renewable energy projects. He is also responsible for joint-ventures and consultancy assignments being undertaken by the Company. In addition, major functions viz. Contracts, Project Monitoring & Support Group and Design (E&M) also come under his ambit.
Prior to joining NHPC Board, Shri Ratish Kumar served NHPC in various capacities including as the Executive Director (Design- E&M). His major contributions include commissioning control of many Power Stations of NHPC, commissioning of Kishanganga HEP in 2018 in J&K inspite of unrest and harsh climatic conditions in Kashmir valley, commissioning of 50 MW Solar Power Project in Tamil Nadu within specified time period of 9 months, advancement of commissioning of TLDP-IV PS, Restoration of Dhauliganga and Uri-II power station. It further includes Design and Engineering of E&M packages of many projects viz. Parbati-II, Parbati-III, Subansiri Lower, Teesta-V, Sewa-II, Chamera-III, Dhauliganga etc. He was also associated with various International assignments including preparation of DPR of Tamanthi & Shwezaye in Myanmar, Kuri-Gongri, Chamkharchhu & Mangdechhu in Bhutan.
Shri Ratish Kumar serves as a contributing member in Electro-Technical Division Council (ETDC) of Bureau of Indian Standards and has been a member in the technical committee for formulation of Indian Standards in the field of High Voltage Switchgear & Control gear. He has been an expert member in numerous National Level Publications, CBIP Manual on GIS, Bus Duct and Transformer etc.
Shri Ratish Kumar had been a Nominee Director on the Board of National High Power Test Laboratory Private Limited w.e.f. 24-03-2014 to 08-02-2016. Presently, he is also serving as Nominee Director-Chairman on Board of Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited and Lanco Teesta Hydro Power Limited.
Shri Ratish Kumar joined the Board of NHPC Limited w.e.f. 6th January, 2016. He is also holding additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director of the Company w.e.f. from 1st January, 2020.