South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC)

Aastha Roy

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Aishwarya Vaijayanti

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Aishwarya is a power distribution professional with 12 years of experience, currently serving as Technical Advisor at BSES Yamuna Power Limited. Her expertise spans SCADA, project management and training, enabling her to drive both technological adoption and operational excellence in the utility sector.

Ajay Devedwal

DesignationDeputy Director

Current OrganisationFinancial & Commercial Appraisal Division at Central Electricity Authortiy

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Ajay was appointed assistant director (regulatory affairs and marketing monitoring division) of CEA. He is responsible for market monitoring, rendering advice to the Ministry of Power and different regulatory commissions.

Amarjyoti Das

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Amarjyoti has a total professional experience of 24 years in the construction industry. Currently he is working with Public Works Roads Department (PWRD), Government of Assam (India) and have a vast experience in working with multilateral bank aided projects. As an executive engineer, he heads a team of engineers engaging in the field of project preparation, procurement and project management of road/bridge projects under the Public Works Roads Department. He is also associated actively with the development of road asset management systems and project monitoring systems under PWRD.

Amrita Sarangi

DesignationSuperintending Engineer (Elect.)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Amrita is a seasoned power sector engineer with over 20 years of experience in the energy industry. She has worked as a distribution company engineer in the vigilance wing and advanced metering infrastructure in the implementation team of GRIDCO. She is currently working as an effective team member in the State Nodal Agency specializing in renewable energy systems and grid integration. She has successfully led numerous projects focused on optimizing energy efficiency and sustainability.

Amrita Tiwari

DesignationAssistant Engineer

Current OrganisationMadhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Amrita began her career as a lecturer in an engineering college in Madhya Pradesh, teaching for nearly a year before pursuing her M.Tech, during which she was selected by the Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited in 2012. She is presently working as an Assistant Engineer at Shree Singaji Thermal Power Plant (SSTPP), Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh — a coal-based thermal power plant with subcritical and supercritical units (2x600 MW + 2x660 MW). In this role, she looks after the maintenance and planning of these units, along with monitoring and improving the efficiency of the subcritical units at SSTPP.

Amrutha Kolangad

DesignationHazard Analyst

SARIC Training Disaster Management

Professional Bio

Amrutha Kolangad works as a Hazard Analyst for the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), India. She has a vast experience in disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and emergency management. She has been very proactive in improving the state’s disaster preparedness and risk-informed decision-making especially in hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessments, drought analysis and monitoring, emergency operations, data management, and disaster risk governance such as Transgender DRR and Disability Inclusive DRR. A passionate nature enthusiast, she also works on the promotion and integration of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for disaster risk reduction. She has been bestowed with two awards for Good Service Entries by the Government of Kerala for her precise work and contributions in emergency operations.

Anil Kumar Badoni

DesignationAdditional General Manager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Anil is currently serving as additional general manager (Civil) at Tehri Hydro Development Corporation where he has been employed since November 1995. His expertise spans building and road construction, execution of the main Tehri dam, and preparation of feasibility reports (FRs) and detailed project reports (DPRs) for hydroelectric projects.

Anju Pathak

AP

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Anju is a seasoned electrical and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) professional with over 13 years of experience. She specializes in designing and implementing strategic safety initiatives aimed at fostering a safe and compliant workplace. Her key expertise lies in developing safety management systems, managing emergency preparedness plans, and overseeing regulatory compliance.

Annapurna S.H

AS

DesignationAssistant Engineer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Annapurna provides technical assistance to shape and implement key energy policies, including the Solar Policy 2014-21, Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2022-27, Karnataka Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Policy 2022-27. She actively works with the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited to design schemes and programs aimed at enhancing the state's renewable energy capacity. Her work emphasizes exploring and promoting innovative technologies such as green ammonia and green hydrogen, aligning with global sustainability goals and India's energy transition roadmap.

Anuradha Singh

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Anuradha is a dedicated professional in the electricity distribution sector, focusing on standardizing processes at both Low Tension (LT) and High Tension (HT) voltage levels. She is instrumental in introducing the latest technologies, particularly predictive maintenance tools, and developing online solutions within her department. Previously she spent years in the electricity generation sector, where she was an integral part of the electrical maintenance department.

Anwesa Giri

DesignationDeputy Manager (Operations)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

I Joined PTC India Ltd. (Power Trading Corporation) in 2017 after completing Energy MBA from NPTI Faridabad as a Management Associate and was subsequently promoted to Deputy Manager (Grade 12). I have managed short-term power procurement and trading through bilateral contracts and cross-border power transactions for four years. Now I have main responsibility in operations team for power scheduling and transaction management across power exchanges and bilateral arrangements and coordinate and execute cross-border electricity trade involving Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Archana Sahoo

DesignationDeputy General Manager (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Archana has 22 years of experience in power sector which includes power market management, open access, retail tariff design, performance review of power utility, management information system, black start operation of generator, preparation of various reports desired from different regulatory authorities.

Asha Bajpai

AB

DesignationGeneral Manager

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Ashok Pal

DesignationFormer COO (CTU) & Executive Director, POWERGRID

Current OrganisationIndependent Consultant (Power Systems)

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Senior power sector expert with over 36 years of experience in transmission planning, national grid development, strategic power system expansion and various technical / regulatory / policy related matters. Former COO (CTU) and Executive Director, POWERGRID, with extensive leadership in planning India’s Inter-State Transmission System and enabling large-scale renewable integration. Played a key role in planning and development of major cross-border interconnections between India and neighboring countries.

Awdhesh Kumar Yadav

DesignationChief Engineer

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Awdhesh started his career as an engineer in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). At BHEL, he was involved in project management and customer response of projects catering to the industry sector. Currently he has been associated with transmission planning activities, various offline grid functions in the regional power committees, tariff based competitive bidding of transmission projects etc.

Bhargavee Das

DesignationResearch Associate

Professional Bio

Bhargavee is a research associate at ICRIER and is part of the Digital Economy, Start-ups and Innovation (DESI) team. Previously, she has worked as a junior analyst at Ada Economics, a London based economics firm, where she developed macroeconomic models and prepared country reports focused on European economies.

Bhawana Choudhary

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Bhawana Choudhary is a power sector professional with over 23 years of experience in training, capacity building, and institutional development. She currently serves as Deputy Director at the National Power Training Institute (NPTI), where she has contributed across diverse areas including Corporate planning, Management studies, Training & capacity building and organizational excellence initiatives. An Electronics & Communication Engineer & MBA by qualification, she is passionate about leadership development, skill enhancement, and advancing the growth of India's power sector.

Bina Parmar

DesignationDeputy Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Bina is an electrical engineer with 18 years of experience in power transmission. She began her career at GETCO as a junior engineer in the construction division, contributing to Asia's first ADB funded solar project and the green energy corridor in Gujarat. As deputy manager, she led projects from bidding to execution, pioneering switchgear technology and integrating renewable energy into the grid.

Chintan Sher

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Deepa Vishwas Mudhol Munde

DesignationCommissioner of Social Welfare

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Deepa is a distinguished officer of the Indian Administrative Service with a remarkable career in public administration. Her notable contributions include the distribution of community forest rights in Brahmapuri, ISO certification for schools, a successful tree plantation and COVID management drive in Dhara Shiv and a strong campaign against child marriages in Beed, Maharashtra.

Deepak Pal

DesignationAssistant General Manager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Deepak is an experienced civil and hydro engineer, specializes in detailed feasibility studies, techno-economic appraisals, tendering, detailed engineering design, and construction monitoring of small to large-scale hydropower projects (HPPs) and water resources projects.

Deepika Sood

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Deepika is an energy professional with over 16 years of experience in the power sector, specializing in hydro-power generation with NHPC limited, India's leading hydropower organization. Currently, she contributes to NHPC's renewable energy and green hydrogen wing, supporting India's ambitious target of achieving 500gw of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Deepsikha Joshi

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Dr. Neha Adhikari

DesignationJoint Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Dr. Neha Adhikari is a Joint Director at CPRI, leading the Cables and Wires Division. With over 10 years of experience in high-voltage engineering and power cable diagnostics, she specializes in insulation ageing, partial discharge analysis, predictive asset health assessment, and power system reliability. She is an active researcher, mentor, and speaker, with numerous technical publications and presentations to her credit. Her notable recognitions include the IEEE Young Women Professional Award (ICEPE-2023), Women of Impact Award (2024).

Dr. Tulika Bhattacharjee

DB

DesignationEngineering Officer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Tulika is currently working as an engineering officer in the power system division of the Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore. She previously served as a senior project engineer at Wipro technologies, Bangalore.

Foram B Thaker

DesignationDeputy Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Foram Thaker is serving as a Deputy Engineer with Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. (GETCO) and brings over 20 years of professional experience. Her career encompasses diverse responsibilities across multiple domains of the power sector, including 2 years in transmission line and substation project execution and 8 years in the operation and maintenance of substations, including Gas-Insulated Substations (GIS). Currently, she is responsible for managing the Renewable Energy, Renovation, and Modernization (R&M) portfolios of the transmission network across the Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat. Prior to joining GETCO, she worked in the field of engineering education for approximately five years as a faculty member. In addition to her professional responsibilities, she has actively contributed to academia as a member of the Board of Studies for various academic institutions, supporting curriculum development and industry-academia collaboration.

Gali Srinivasulu

GS

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Harapriya Behera

HB

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Jeena Borana

DesignationGeneral Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Jeena is a technical professional with a total of 13 years of experience. Her area of expertise is commercial functions, business development, analysis of energy data, managing teams and leading customer engagements, solar energy and net metering. She has also worked across vendor development, tender evaluation of electrical equipment, preparation of specification, engineering drawing approval and inspection.

Jyoti Singh

JS

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

A power sector professional with nearly 11 years of experience in the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in the Hydro Power Sector and Transmission Sector. Expertise includes techno-economic appraisal of hydro projects, installed capacity assessment, design energy studies, and cost estimation of E&M components. Has also played a key role in formulating guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) for hydro project concurrence, enabling infrastructure, and flood moderation initiatives, amendment in CEA Consturction Regulation, 2022, formulating the SoP for transmission line shifting.

Kalaivani Sundaramurthy

DesignationDeputy Manager

Current OrganisationSuzlon Energy Ltd.

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

I'm Kalaivani, and I currently work as a Deputy Manager in New Business Development with over four years of experience in the renewable energy sector, primarily focusing on Green Hydrogen and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). What I enjoy most about my role is connecting technology with business needs. I work closely with customers to understand their challenges, identify opportunities, and develop practical and sustainable energy solutions. From market analysis and proposal preparation to coordinating with technical teams and supporting project development, I've been involved in driving new business initiatives from concept to execution. Over the years, I've built strong skills in stakeholder management, techno-commercial discussions, and business strategy while working in a fast-paced and evolving industry. I'm passionate about clean energy and excited by the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the transition to a more sustainable future. I'm now looking for a role where I can continue learning, take on larger responsibilities, and create meaningful business impact while growing alongside a dynamic organization.

Kallauvila Veedu Ravindran Jyothilal

DesignationAdditional Chief Secretary (Finance & Tax)

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Jyothilal has held key roles across departments including transport, IT, aviation, ports and parliamentary affairs. He has served as collector of Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur, and led major initiatives such as Kochi metro, smart city Kochi, Kannur airport, e-mobility, and high-tech agriculture. Over the past he has been associated with 23 companies in roles such as Nominee Director, Alternate Director and Managing Director, etc.

Kanti Soni

KS

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Kanti is a dedicated professional working with the Regional Load Dispatch Centre (RLDC) and the Regional Power Committee (RPC), representing 20 power stations in a critical role that supports the efficient and reliable operation of the regional electricity grid.

Komal Dupare

DesignationAssistant Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Komal is currently serving as an assistant director in power system planning and appraisal division of CEA, wherein she is dealing with transmission system planning of 8 states in Northern India. She is also looking into the project reports for numerous hydro and pump storage projects. She also deals with the transmission schemes awarded through tariff-based competitive bidding and is involved in the development of key reports.

KSC Tongden Lepcha

DesignationAdditional Chief Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

I hold the position of Additional Chief Engineer with the Power Department, Government of Sikkim. As the head of the department in Gyalshing District, West Sikkim, my primary responsibility is to oversee and manage the transmission and distribution aspects of the electrical network within the district, alongside its administrative functions. In addition to managing these transmission and distribution networks, I also oversee centrally sponsored schemes such as the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), Sikkim Power Sector Development Project funded by ADB which are key to enhancing the region’s power infrastructure

Kulmeet Kultar Sharma

DesignationHead of Project

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Kulmeet is an engineering professional with 32 years of experience, specializing in hydro power project implementation, construction, and execution. He has worked on landmark projects like Pykara (105 MW) and Tehri (1000 MW). He is currently serving as head of project for the 900 MW Upper Karnali project in Nepal.

Mahendra Singh Verma

MV

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Manisha Subhlaxmi

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Manjula Jayaram

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Manjula is an assistant executive Engineer with the Government of Karnataka, with over 14 years of expertise in the transmission and distribution sector. Currently, she plays a pivotal role in monitoring cells and evaluates utility performance, ensures adherence to regulatory standards, and oversees the implementation of state and central government energy initiatives. Her responsibilities also include resolving consumer grievances and facilitating cross-departmental collaboration to enhance service delivery and achieve strategic goals.

Manoj Kumar Verma

DesignationAssociate General Manager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Manoj is a seasoned infrastructure and energy professional with over 20 years of experience in the power, hydroelectric, and infrastructure sectors. He has extensive expertise in managing construction projects from conceptualization to execution.

Manpreet Joshi

DesignationAssistant Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Currently serving as an Assistant Director at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), Chandigarh. With over 10 years of experience in the power sector, i had the opportunity to work across a wide range of domains, including commercial billing, power distribution, substation operation and maintenance. In my current role, i am actively involved in the procurement of power plant equipment through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, ensuring efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement processes.

Meena

DesignationChief Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Meena with over 17 years of experience at Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), specializes in contract services with a strong focus on procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). She has extensive hands-on experience with the supplier relationship management (SRM) portal and SAP. She was also involved in commissioning work of augmentation of 500MVA, 400/220kV transformer, including 400kV and 220kV bay. She has the experience of Operation and maintenance of 400kV and 220kV substation more than 8 years.

Moumita Saha

MS

DesignationManager

SARIC Training SAR100

Murchhana Dhar

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Nadim Ahmed

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Nadim Ahmed is a seasoned power systems operator with over 18 years of experience across various domains. His expertise spans power system operation planning, scheduling, energy metering, pool account settlement, open access, regulatory affairs, ancillary services, and cross-border electricity trade. He is a certified basic system operator and certified regulatory expert by the National Power Training Institute, New Delhi.

Naveen Kumar Mishra

DesignationChief (Engineering & Quality)

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Neha Mangal

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Nidhi Sharma

NS

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Nidhi possesses over 14 years of diverse experience in the energy domain. Her core expertise lies in tendering, procurement, and contract management for large-scale hydro and solar energy projects. She has played a pivotal role in managing electro-mechanical works for India's largest under-ground power plant. Her role also includes looking after the 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Plant (Rajasthan).

Nivedita Pramanik

DesignationAssistant General Manager (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Nivedita has over 13 years of experience in the power industry. She specializes in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of power grids, including managing emergency responses and conducting preventive maintenance to facilitate the swift restoration of faulty systems. She has a meticulous approach to maintaining equipment records and test reports. Her expertise extends to real-time market trading, showcasing her versatility within the energy sector.

Palika Sandhu

PS

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Pankaj Aggarwal

DesignationChief Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Pankaj is a Chief Engineer at the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India. He leads initiatives to eliminate fatalities on the national highways network, collaborating with the Centre of Excellence on road safety at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Chennai and the road asset management project by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). His responsibilities include highway safety assessment, blackspot identification, countermeasure implementation, and impact evaluation.

Piyali Sarkar

PS

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Pragnya Punam Dash

DesignationAssistant General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Pragnya is an electrical engineer, has over 10 years of experience in construction wing, focusing on sub-station and transmission line projects. With extensive expertise in the transmission sector, she currently serves at GRIDCO, managing power procurement from independent power producers, execution of power purchase agreements, billing, and regulatory affairs.

Priyadarshini Madhusmita

PM

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Rahul Bhagwat

DesignationBusiness Head (Kolkata and Haldia Ports)

Professional Bio

Rahul is an industry leader with over 20 years of experience. Since joining Adani Ports & Logistics in 2011, he has played a pivotal role in managing container operations at Kolkata Dock System and overseeing a fully mechanized dry bulk terminal at Haldia under a 30-year concession agreement.

Rakesh Kumar Dubey

DesignationGeneral Manager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Rakesh serves as General Manager (Civil) at NHPC Limited, currently posted in the design and engineering division at the corporate office. With 23 years of experience in design and engineering, he has also served as dam in-charge for the construction of the 133-meter-high concrete gravity dam of the Kiru Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Rashi Tyagi

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Rashi is presently working as deputy general manager (Electrical Engineering Department) in SJVN under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, a joint venture between the Govt. of India & Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, into the Hydro and renewable energy sector.

Rekha Dangwal

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Rekha Rani Kollu

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Rekha is a water resource engineer who has over 15 years of experience in various aspects such as planning, designing and monitoring water resources as well as hydro power projects. She has also extensively worked in the aspects pertaining to hydrology, which deals with the studies such as water availability, assessment of flood, and likely sedimentation in the dam. As a water resource professional, she demonstrated expertise in various aspects, such as hydraulic and hydrological studies of river basins, which include the assessment of flood at a particular interest point as well as providing information on flood forecasting.

Remya K

DesignationChief Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Remya is a highly accomplished electrical engineering professional with expertise in substation operation, maintenance, and commissioning. She has a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects, ensuring optimal equipment performance, and driving innovation. She is currently serving as substation maintenance manager at PowerGrid's Sriperumbudur substation. Remya oversees the operation and maintenance of switchyard equipment, protection systems, and preventive/breakdown maintenance.

Richa Parmar

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Richa is currently working as deputy director at the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. With over 10 years of experience in solar photovoltaics and power electronics, she has been actively involved in the design, development, and evaluation of renewable energy systems. Her focus areas include performance evaluation, reliability studies, standardization, and policy support under initiatives like the PM-KUSUM scheme. She received the 'Women in Energy' award in 2024 and was a top finalist for the Young Achievers Award at RE-Invest 2023.

Riddhi Prasad

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Riddhi has been working with DVC, an autonomous government body specializing in power generation, transmission, and distribution. With extensive experience in procurement and contracts handling, she has significantly contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of power plant operations.

Ritu Madan Arora

RA

DesignationChief Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Rodali Khaund

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Roshni Abraham Alex

RA

DesignationGeneral Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Runa Changmai

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Runa is a senior manager at NEEPCO. Over the past 8 years, she has led reconstruction and renovation, and modernization works for Kopili (200 MW) and Khandong (46 MW) Hydro Power Stations in Assam. She has also been involved in pre- and post-award design and engineering for generator transformers across thermal and hydro projects.

Sakshi Jindal

DesignationManager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sakshi is an engineering professional with over 13 years of diverse experience in the energy and telecommunications sectors. Currently, she serves as a manager at Energy Efficiency Services Limited.

Sameer Ramchandra Gayakwad

DesignationVice President (Operations)

Professional Bio

Mr Sameer is an professional in logistics industry with over 32 years of experience. Presently working with JSW Infrastructure as Vice President and Unit Head- Dharamtar Port Ltd. Vast experience with Steel Manufacturing and Sea Ports sectors in Maintanance, project, commercial, marketing, logistics and operations. Strongly believe in continuous learning and change management with excellence in operations.

Samir Kumar Shukla

SS

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Sarmistha Malla

SM

DesignationAssistant General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sharmistha brings 14 years of enriched experience in the power sector, with a strong foundation in Information Technology. Her unique blend of IT expertise and power sector knowledge has enabled her to explore innovative solutions and continuously expand her technical capabilities.

Selvakumar Ramaswamy

SR

DesignationLead (Climate Change)

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Sharmistha Saha

SS

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sharmistha is a distribution sector expert with 2 decades of rich experience in loss reduction, digitization of services, promoting green energy sources, establishment of EV infrastructure in Delhi along with enhancement customer experience.

Shaswati Mohapatra

SM

DesignationAssistant General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Shipra Kharwal

DesignationSenior Manager (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Shipra is a senior manager (electrical) at the Uri Power Station, NHPC Limited. She is responsible for managing the electrical operations of one of India's prominent hydroelectric power plants. With a strong focus on hydroelectric systems, she ensures the efficient functioning of the plant's electrical infrastructure, including generators, transformers, and control systems. Her role involves overseeing routine maintenance, real-time monitoring, and troubleshooting to optimize power generation and ensure operational reliability.

Shivani Jha

SJ

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Shivani is a result-oriented professional with over 18 years of proven success in the power sector, specializing in end-to-end supply chain management, EPC contracting, tendering, estimates, and procurement for wind power projects across India.

Shweta Kujur

SK

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Siuli Goswami

DesignationAdditional Chief Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Smita Aparajita Pattnaik

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Smita is currently involved in pioneering projects such as the automatic demand management scheme (ADMS) and scheduling, accounting, metering, and settlement of transactions in Electricity (SAMAST), which aim to automate core activities at the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC).

Sneh Daheriya

DesignationVice President (Operations)

SARIC Training SAR100

Sreoshi Chatterjee

DesignationManager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sreoshi works as an energy manager in the operation efficiency department and a maintenance planner in the maintenance planning department. She has effectively planned and executed five annual overhauls and fifty energy shutdowns, ensuring operational excellence in her current role.

Sugandha Kumari

DesignationChief Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sugandha has over 13 years of experience in the power sector with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), where she has led and contributed to a wide range of projects across transmission, distribution, asset management, and strategic execution.

Sugata Bhattarcharya

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sugata is currently serving as deputy manager at Grid Controller of India limited (formerly POSOCO). She was honored with the Grid India Power System Awards 2024 for her outstanding work on Security Constrained Unit Commitment with Energy Storage System and Demand Flexibility Constraints. She also earned a professional certificate for completing the women engineers leadership program in 2023.

Sunima Nayak

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sunima is a senior manager at Damodar Valley Corporation with over 17 years of experience in the power sector. She has spent 9 years in the operation & maintenance (O&M) section and maintenance planning cell, gaining deep technical and operational expertise. Currently, she is serving in the contracts & materials section (C&M) Koderma Thermal Station.

Susmita Mohanty

SM

DesignationManager (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Swati Goel

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Swati is presently working as deputy general manager at Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a leading Financial Institution of India, dedicated to funding of power projects. During the last 15 years of her journey at PFC, she has worked on project appraisal for all types of projects across the power value chain including generation.

Sweta Rani

SR

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Tarali Deka

DesignationAssistant General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Tarali currently holds the position of assistant general manager (Tariff) in the marketing and public relations department of Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL), with 14 years of experience in the power sector. Her journey began as a junior manager responsible for the maintenance of high voltage grid sub-stations. Following that, she took on the role of resident engineer at a grid sub-station, overseeing its operation and maintenance.

Thara Ramesh

TR

DesignationGeneral Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Thara is a results-driven professional with over three decades of experience in the energy sector and academia. Expertise in funding generation, state business operations, and implementation of government flagship programs for strengthening power distribution systems and renewable energy initiatives.

Trilochan Panda

TP

DesignationManaging Director

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Unnati Prajapati

DesignationDeputy Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Unnati is a deputy engineer responsible for managing the tendering process across her circle's projects. She oversees project progress, reviews technical and financial proposals, and ensures regulatory compliance. Her focus on coordination and documentation helps streamline execution and maintain transparency in operations.

Utkarsh Patel

DesignationAssociate Fellow

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Professional Bio

Utkarsh Patel is an associate fellow at CSEP, New Delhi and visiting scientist at Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Germany. His research focuses on climate change policy in developing countries, particularly India, and the related issues of climate finance. He works on integrated assessment modelling and is interested in studying the costs and role of deep decarbonization technologies in climate change mitigation.

Vishweswar Lal Dhankhar

VD

DesignationMember (Works Contracts and Operation)

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Vivek Kumar Verma

VV

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles