Shri Suprakash Adhikari Director (Technical) DIN: 10738274

Shri Suprakash Adhikari has taken over as Director (Technical) of NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower utility and Navratna Enterprise of Government of India on 16.04.2025. Shri Adhikari holds a degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Engineering, Science & Technology, (Formerly B.E. College), Shibpur. He started his professional career in NHPC Limited as Probationary Executive (Electrical) in December, 1990 from Quality Assurance Division, Corporate Office.
 

Shri Suprakash Adhikari has over 34 years of rich and varied experience in the implementation of hydro projects, covering all areas of hydropower development, from inception to commissioning, as well as Operation and Maintenance. Prior to joining the NHPC board, he held the crucial position of Executive Director (O&M) & Safety Division. As the HOD of O&M Division, Shri Adhikari has led operational excellence initiatives, improving regulatory understanding and optimizing maintenance scheduling which has driven significant performance improvements by achieving record annual generation and the highest-ever PAF and minimizing the forced outages of generating units.

 

Shri Adhikari also held the additional charge of Design (E&M) Division. His vast technical expertise provided valuable inputs for the Design and Engineering of E&M packages for both construction and pre-construction hydro and pumped storage projects of NHPC and its subsidiaries/JVs. His commendable dedication and leadership in the Design (E&M) Division contributed significantly to the successful commissioning of the 800 MW Parbati-II Hydro Electric Project. Earlier, as Head of Project (HoP) for 540 MW Chamera-I, 120 MW Sewa-II, 45 MW Nimmo Bazgo, 132 MW TLD-III, and 60 MW Rangit Power Station, Shri Adhikari played a crucial role in improving process efficiency and resolving long-pending plant issues through strategic thinking and leading from the front. As Head of Power Station, he successfully restored the completely damaged Head Race Tunnel (HRT) of Sewa-II Power Station. The re-tunneling of the Sewa-II HRT was completed ahead of schedule.