Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has announced the appointment of Shri Anupam Kumar as a Government Nominee Director on its Board. The appointment, effective November 6, 2026, follows an order from the Ministry of Power. Shri Kumar, a Joint Secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, brings a wealth of administrative experience to the role. His term will continue until his superannuation or further orders.
| Name | Shri Anupam Kumar (DIN: 12041288) |
| Reason for change | Appointment |
| Date of Appointment and Term of Appointment | 06th November, 2026 (i.e. the date of allotment of DIN). As per MoP order, term of appointment will be till the date of superannuation or till any other appointment made or till further orders, whichever is earlier. |
| Brief profile (in case of appointment) | Appendix-I |
| Disclosure of relationships between directors (in case of appointment of a director) | None |
Appointment Details
This appointment is in continuation to previous communications and is effective from November 6, 2026. Shri Anupam Kumar, a senior officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) from the 2003 batch, brings extensive experience from various administrative roles at both district and state levels. His tenure includes significant positions in district administration, law and order, development management, and public service delivery. He has also served in key state-level roles such as Joint Secretary in the Finance Department and State Transport Commissioner. His most recent position prior to this appointment was Joint Secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India.
Background of Appointee
Shri Anupam Kumar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Physics with specialization in Digital Electronics from the University of Lucknow. His career highlights include managing challenges like Left-Wing Extremism, facilitating complex projects such as the Kanti Thermal Power Project, and contributing to the modernization of transport services. His appointment to the Board of Directors of Power Grid is seen as a strategic move by the government to ensure alignment and oversight in the operations of a key public sector undertaking.
Cessation of Previous Director
The company also noted the cessation of Shri Abhay Bakre as Government Nominee Director on the Board of POWERGRID, effective from November 3, 2026, as per the same Ministry of Power order.
Source: BSE
