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                             Mr. Rajeev Sethi

President (Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Expert)

Mr. Sethi has 40+ years of experience in geotechnical and geological analysis including geotechnical parameters of Dam and Power House foundation, borrow area, quarries, managed staff and supporting sub consultants and studies, conduct research, perform preliminary geological reconnaissance, geotechnical and geological studies, review testing results, and develop design recommendations, making decisions on significant design and engineering procedures and function as technical specialist, developed, managed, and/or performed field work for geotechnical and geological studies in accordance with various public agencies, and private clients, prepared documents detailing analysis and recommendations, critically reviewed testing results, design recommendations, and documents detailing the studies/projects conducted, analysis of geotechnical findings, perform appropriate calculations and prepared data reports, developing proposals and determined cost and schedule for investigations, providing direction to technical team in field inspection activities, planned boreholes locations for investigations, finalizing borehole logs data and Water Pressure Tests (WPT) received from site office, preparing Lab testing programs and evaluation of results, preparation of monthly and interim progress reports and Technical Memorandums related to Geology and Geotechnical section, etc. He has executed assignments in various countries including Bhutan, Nepal, India, Uganda, Niger, etc.


                      Mr. Dilip Karkun

Hydropower Expert

Mr. Karkun holds over 48 years of experience in the examination, planning and detailed design and drawings of dams and ancillary structures (as Owner's Engineer), review of studies of mathematical and physical models, meeting with the group of experts on dam safety. (POE) and other experts, frequent design review meetings at the project site, to resolve design-related site issues with the contractor; Planning and design of the dam, spillways and ancillary structures; Geological and geotechnical assessment to establish the foundation grade of the dam and the slope stability measurements in the abutments; Instrumentation planning; Construction planning, equipment planning and preparation of the implementation schedule. He has executed assignments in various countries including Bhutan, Nepal, India, Uganda, etc.


                          Mr. Jang Bahadur

Electro-Mechanical Expert

Mr. Bahadur has over 47+ years of experience for various assignments executed both in Asia and Africa holding expertise into planning, power system studies, design and engineering, construction monitoring of electro-mechanical works of Hydropower Projects- from concept to commissioning executing activities into  planning, design & engineering, construction, and commissioning including Project Management activities such as power evacuation systems, substation, switchgear, preparation of technical specifications for electro-mechanical equipment, etc.; He has been responsible for preparation of conceptual design of electro-mechanical works, preparation of Technical specifications, sizing calculations of Electro-mechanical equipment,  review of detailed design of Contractor, Quality Assurance, preparation cost estimates for power system equipment, planning, design and engineering of the transmission line and substation and training of Client’s personnel in respect of electro-mechanical aspects of Hydroelectric Projects. He has executed assignments in various countries including Bhutan, Nepal, India, Uganda, etc.


             Mr. VPS Chauhan

            Project Head & Construction Expert

Mr. Chauhan has 40+ Years of Experience in the field of Hydro Power Sector, worked in more than 12 Projects in different positions. More than 3 Projects having capacity more than 100 MW were constructed and commissioned under his Leadership (worked as Project Manager). He has been in the leadership role for many other projects including the Geotechnical Investigations, Feasibility Report, Drafting of Contracts and Award of large value Contracts and then in the  Implementation Stage. Have been instrumental in creating the Standard Operating Procedures and in building a team of diverse disciplines.                                                                           

Mr. Chauhan presently is Chief-de-Mission, in Niger in ABK Hydro Electric Power Project for execution of PMC contract.

      

         Mr. Naresh Kumar Mathur

                 Sedimentation Expert

Mr. Mathur has an experience of more 40 years and handled 20+ hydro power projects. As an Self Employed consultant he is:

  •              Chairman/ Member of various dam safety review panels of various state governments.
  •             Advising Government of Chhatisgarh on Hydrology and other aspects related to Madi Tribunal
  •       Associated with consultancy firms on need basis for their Water Resources related projects and studies

During his tenure Mr. Mathur has dealt with Hydrological Analysis of Water Resources Projects in the country including Hydropower projects to be considered by Central Electricity Authority for technical concurrence, providing Hydrological inputs to Environmental Advisory Committee as its member for considering Environmental clearance of River Valley Development Projects , Design Flood Review of projects under Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Programme.  Held additional charge of Charge of CE, Dam safety Organisation for about a year with duties of Formulation and updation of standards and Guidelines, Updation and Improvement of State of Art, BIS activities, R&D activities and Trainings etc., particularly in newer areas of seismic proofing of designs, dam break analysis, instrumentation, bask water studies, foundations etc

  

         Mr. S.C Bansal

Hydro-Mechanical & Turbine Expert

Shri Bansal has more than 48+ years of experience in Design & planning of Hydro power plants,Design of turbines, valves & BOPs,  Monitoring for timely project completion ,Operation & maintenance of Hydro power plants. Shri Bansal has a vast experience in  the field of Planning, Design and engineering of E & M Works of Hydro Power plants,Station Layouts & SLDs, Interface with TG & other suppliers, BOP design & procurement , Design memos , Procurement specifications, Cost estimates, Finalize quality plans & Inspection at supplier works,Interfacing with civil, HM & all BOP vendors, Review of OEM drawings & a Planning network & progress monitoring, Resolution of site problems, interaction with Turbine / generator & Ensure supplies to meet site progress requirements, Lender’s engineers reporting, meetings , Project site visits, Participate  in commissioning activities/acceptance tests on  TG units, Indigenization’s /sourcing of spares & Procurement, Establish repair procedures of damaged underwater parts like runners , guide vanes , faceplates etc, Analysis of site O & M problems and resolution / prepare modification schemes, guidelines ,Making specifications for procurement of spares and other items

  •        Planning for spares for annual maintenance & advance action

                             

      Mr. Madhuryya Prosad Chakravorty   

Joint President (Electro-Mechanical Expert)

Mr. Chakravorty has 30+ years of work experience in preliminary design, sizing and layout of the 400kV Double Circuit Hybrid Transmission System involving Underground Cable System within a National Park area and overhead Transmission Lines beyond connecting to the Grid Substation, estimation of Bill of Quantity of associated substation and transmission lines, factory inspection & quality surveillance of manufacturing of 400kV XLPE Cables, 400kV Transformer & 400kV GIS, preparation of cost estimate, preparation of Design Report comprising of sizing of equipment & technical specifications etc. of various electro-mechanical equipment like Illumination System, Ground Grid, Fire Protection System, Air conditioning & Ventilation System, 400kV Switchgear ,400kV XLPE Cables etc. He has executed assignments in various countries including Bhutan, Nepal, India, Uganda, Niger etc


         Mr. Kathiravan Parameswaran   

      Vice President (Civil Design)

Mr. Kathiravan has 27+years of experience including Project Development of hydroelectric projects for various Clients (Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh and Reliance Power Ltd.,) which includes Project planning, design engineering, process designs, strategic planning, Construction engagement, change management, stakeholder  management, communication management.

Also has experience of Project development, pre-feasibility (PFR/FR), detailed project reports (DPR) & Detailed engineering for various water resources / infrastructure projects for following Clientele:

  • Govt. of Afghanistan / MEA, Govt. of India
  • Royal Govt. of Bhutan
  • Govt. of Kashmir
  • Kerala Water Supply Board
  • Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
  • Govt. of West Bengal
  • Govt of Maharashtra
  • M/s Bhushan Steel Pvt. Ltd.
  • M/s ESSAR Power
  • NTPC Ltd.
  •  CMWSSB, GoTN

                                                                                                                                                                               

                             Mr. Yogesh D Brahmbhat

   Vice President (Projects)

Mr. Yogesh has over 34 years of experience in spearheading various Solar/Hydro and Thermal Power projects across Gujarat. It includes Various ground mounted Solar Projects, EPC of 800 MW unit-8 of Wanakbori TPS, 500 MW unit-6 of Ukai TPS, 2x250 MW Sikka TPS, 2x250 MW Bhavnagar LTPS, FGD and R&M of Boiler and turbine of 200/210MW Thermal units, their commercial functions.
For 10 Years , Mr. Brahmbhatt has worked as Chief Engineer/ACE (Project/Solar/Hydro/Thermal/Tech) with GSECL/GUVNL, Vadodara having installed mix generating capacity more than 7000 MW with GSECL and tied up 36000 MW Generation by GUVNL for Discom’s.
He also has vast experience of around 17 years in the field of erection, testing & commissioning of the then biggest Hydro Power Plant of India i.e., Sardar Sarovar Hydro Electrical Project, having total 1450 MW installed capacity with associated 220 KV S/Y, 400KV GIS substation and 6 nos. 400 KV outgoing of long interstate transmission lines to Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.


            Mr. Satish Chandra Rai   

Construction Supervision Expert

Mr. Rai  has 20+ years of enriched experience in performing site survey and soil investigations; review of construction methodology, project management, contract administration, supervision and monitoring of the works in accordance to the contract requirements, approved construction drawings and method statements; construction materials testing; co-ordination with designer for various site implementation issues; prepare monthly progress report on technical matters for the client; to ensure that the construction works are supervised in accordance with established procedures; supervise the construction of works in accordance with any policies and procedures established by the employer; to check and prepare variation order proposals and recommend; carry out quality audits of the level of compliances; reviewing and monitoring contractor’s construction methods; check and approve suitability of proprietary material for incorporation into the works; supervising all tests carried out in different stages of construction and ensuring that specified tests followed the quality system requirements and are as per stipulated specifications. Mr. Rai has worked in various countries of Asia, AFRICA


            Mr. Sanjay Gupta   

   Civil Expert Dam

Dr Sanjay Gupta has 32+ years of experience including Hydro Projects, Metro, Housing & Roads and teaching. Dr Sanjay is a highly organized and efficient individual, whose thorough and precise approach to Education and industrial projects has yielded excellent results. Recent achievements with current employer include the implementation of an innovative and modern technique in higher education system and industry. Has dealt worth Gravity Dam, Earthen dam, Rock Fill dam, Steel Dam, Buttress Dam and has working experience in Tehri HEP (1000 MW), Koldam HEP (800 MW), Teesta HEP and Puralia PSP etc. Dealt with  Design and execution Embankment and protection work of Downstream Dam, Excavation and support protection of underground work, design of concrete membrane and asphaltic protection , HRT, TRT,PAC,BVC layer classification and soil classification for rock fill dam, earthen rockfill dam up stream protection , EPOXY grouting ,normal etc  


            Mr. Rajesh Chandra    

Accounts & Finance Management Expert

Mr. Chandra is professionally qualified with Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) Inter from Institute of Cost Accountant of India (ICAI) with 21+ years of experience in financial analysis, preparation of cost estimates, project budgeting, cost analysis, MIS, tax compliance, Accounting, Auditing and fund management, etc.He has experience into performing sensitivity analysis to examine the robustness of the economic viability of the project under adverse conditions, and the impact of expanded transmission capacity.  For Business Development he analyzes project risk allocation as per Company’s methodology, prepare and analyze budgets, performing strategic impact analysis etc.


            Mr. Dharampal Giri    

Industrial Engineer & HR Expert

Mr. Giri has an experience of 36+ years in NTPC Ltd., in the field of Industrial Engineering & HR. Has wide range of experience of preparation of FR/DPR of Coal, Gas & Hydro Power Projects, framing of Project Construction and Generation Incentive Schemes, manpower planning & forecasting, recruitment plan in line with corporate plan, promotion channels, job rotation and re-structuring consultancy assignments of Bandel & Santhaldih for DVC and Anpara for UPSEB


            Ms. Geetanjali Sharma    

          EM Expert

Ms. Geetanjali has around 18 years of experience in EM Designs for Hydro Power Projects. She has dealt with Preparationof Detail Project Report (DPR) & Tender Documents i.e., Technical Specifications, Guaranteed Technical Particulars, schematic Drawings, Spare Part Lists etc. of Hydro Turbine & Mechanical Balance of Plant (BOP) items which includes Cooling Water System, EOT Cranes for Material handling, Drainage & Dewatering System, Fire Fighting System, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning System and Compressed Air System & in Power House. Review of Main Plant Equipment’s Drawings e.g., Hydraulic Turbine, Main Inlet Valve, Nozzle, Deflector, Distributor, Turbine Housing, Bearings etc. Preparation/Review of Power House Layout Drawings, Equipment Layouts, Embedment Drawings, stage concreting drawings, firefighting layouts and cooling water layouts etc.

 

            Mr. Dipankar Dey    

       Geologiest

Mr. Dipankar Dey is an adaptive, passionate professional, developed field of expertise through well-versed experience of 10 years in Himalayan & Indian terrain (10 yrs. professional experience as engineering geologist & 2.5 yrs. research experience in structural & seismology) and knowledge in geology, geophysics and geo-technical investigation works related to civil engineering and infrastructure projects in countries like India, Nepal & Bhutan. Highly   experience in   geological   mapping, landslide   mapping, rock mass assessment, foundation engineering and geotechnical designing activities. Profound knowledge of in-situ & lab-based rock mechanic tests, 3D logging of underground structures, face mapping, tunnel safety, slope stability, support system, sub-surface model preparation using modern geo-technical software for study of risk assessment, project management, site supervision, review & preparation of geological & geo- technical reports and business development works.

                         TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS

                                                            

            Ms. Seema Nair    

 Manager-Corporate Affairs & Monitoring

As a key resource in Chairman’s Secretariat, Ms. Nair has been responsible for leading, directing and monitoring corporate and financial affairs and corporate management including strategic planning for managing company resources and applying them towards attaining the company's objectives.

        

            Mr. Krishnendu Aacharya    

Manager (Fin.) - Cum-Company Secretary

Mr. Acharya is Company Secretary  with 14+ years of experience into  auditing (both Statutory & Internal), accounting of various entities, preparation and filing of returns (Direct & Indirect Taxation),Taxation& Statutory Compliances etc. besides shouldering responsibilities as a Company Secretary of EIPL.


                              Mr. Sukrit Joshi

Assistant Manager (Environment & BD)

Mr. Sukrit Joshi has a Masters in Climate Science and Policy from The Energy Resources Institute’s School of Advanced Studies (TERI-SAS) and a Bachelors in Physical Sciences from St. Stephens College, University of Delhi. He has more than 5 years of experience dealing with work related to energy transition and climate change, collaborating with numerous domestic and international partners. He has worked in the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), a think tank of the Ministry of External Affairs, and worked closely with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.


            Mr. Pankaj Kumar    

Asst. Manager (Civil Design)

Mr. Pankaj is having around 6.5 years of post-qualification experience in civil structure design and performed tasks on  modelling and structural Designing of Power House in addition to detailed designing of Hydro Power Projects


            Mr. Mohit Mayoor    

Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer

Mr. Mohit Mayoor has completed his Integrated M. Tech in Water Engineering and Management in the year 2018 from Central University of Jharkhand Ranchi. He has worked as Assistant professor in the department of Civil Engineering at central university of Jharkhand. He was also a research scholar in the Hydraulics and water resource engineering division at department of civil engineering at IIT Madras. Currently He is working as Senior engineer in civil designs group and deals with the hydrologic and hydraulic design of Hydro components. 


            Mr. Saurabh Tiwari    

Structural Engineer & Hydraulics

Mr. Saurabh is graduate engineer with 4.5+ year experience in structural design, bill of quantities and design of embankment dam. He is also involved in design of transmission tower foundation and hydraulic design spillway and irrigation intake.


                              Mr. Pawan Pandey

      Civil Engineer

Mr. Pawan Pandey is M Tech in Structural Engineering with Specialization in Computer Aided Structural Analysis & Design. He is Structural Engineering professional having around 5 years of experience specialization in the design and detailing of structural components to meet design specifications and regulatory requirements.


            Mr. Amit Kumar Gupta    

Sr. Geologist

Mr. Amit has more than 5 years of experience as a Geologist with extensive experience, skills and attributes for a rewarding role in Seismic & Geotechnical Field. Equipped with sound knowledge in detailed technical analysis of earth material and the risk assessment of geological hazards as effectively utilized in ensuring that geological factors affecting engineering works are properly identified and dealt with. Proficient in facilitating geophysical and geotechnical tests (field & lab both), viz. Standard enetration Test, Undisturbed Sampling, Seismic Borehole Test (Cross Hole, Up Hole & Down HoleTest), Plate Bearing Test, Sounding Cone Penetration Test and Pressure Meter Test among others


            Mr. Ubaid Ur Rehman   

Mechanical Engineer

Mr. Rehman  is M Tech  and Mechanical Engineer into review of design and drawings, errection, testing & commissioning of Hydro-Mechanical euipment and associated auxiliaries.


                             Mr. Gaurav Rawat

  Electrical Engineer

Mr. Rawat is Masters of Technology in Power System having experience in design and drawing of power systems.


            Mr. Ashish Sharma   

       IT Solutions

Mr. Sharma is commerce graduate with IT specialization and holds over 15+ years of experience in maintaining network and hardware solution, preparing monthly usage report weekly usage report, etc.