MR. R. N. MISRA
CMD
Mr. Ramesh Narain Misra is associated with SJVN Limited since 21st May 2010 when he joined as the Director (Civil). He holds M. Tech. degree in Water Resources Engineering from IIT, Delhi and a Masters in Business Administration from IGNOU, in addition to dual Bachelor Degrees in Civil Engineering and Science. He has more than 35 years of experience in Power Sector.
Prior to joining the Company, he was Executive Director in NHPC Limited. His areas of specialization include Project planning & appraisal, environmental issues, project management, project monitoring, contract management and execution of large hydropower projects including commercial aspects and policy issues related to Power Sector.
As Chairman & Managing Director, he is overall in-charge of company’s affairs and as Director (Civil), he is responsible for Projects under Investigation and Construction, Civil Design, DRB and Civil Contracts, Geology and Environment wings of the Company.
His most significant achievement as Director (Civil) is the successful completion, commissioning and commercial operation of 412 MW Rampur HEP. He brought perceptible and innovative improvements in systems, contract management and progress of all activities of Rampur HEP which resulted in upgradation of rating of the Rampur HEP by World Bank twice during his tenure as Director (Civil).
He ensured implementation of highest standards for environment management and measures for mitigation of likely adverse effects. Under his guidance and directions, a system of standardized Schedule of Rates and bidding document for Infrastructural Works and Model Technical Specifications for Major Civil Works were evolved and adopted; resulting in major systematic improvements. As an avid and keen Board member, he was instrumental in shaping and guiding Company’s future strategies and policies. He has actively contributed in diversification of SJVN into thermal, wind and solar energy and also in bagging of various cross border projects in Bhutan and Nepal.
Mr. Misra has contributed more than 35 papers on wide range of subjects like technology, environment, social issues, contracts, project management and hydropower policy in various Journal and National / International Conferences and Seminars.