Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has named Anupam Kumar as Government Nominee Director on its board, with effect from 6 November 2026, the date of DIN allotment by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The appointment comes on the back of an order from the Ministry of Power and has the board’s approval through a circular resolution, positioning Kumar as the government’s representative on the company’s governance table until superannuation or until further orders. In parallel, the company has noted the cessation of the previous Government Nominee Director on the board, Abhay Bakre, effective 3 November 2026, underscoring a calibrated refresh of public sector representation at Power Grid.
Anupam Kumar, an Indian Administrative Service officer (IAS) of the 2003 batch from the Bihar cadre, is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). His diverse career spans district administration, state governance, finance and information portfolios, and most recently governance of national energy initiatives. Kumar holds a background in physics and mathematics, with a Master’s in Physics and an academic stint at Lucknow University, contributions that have been highlighted in the biographical notes accompanying his appointment. As a government nominee director, his appointment aligns with policy and public-service leadership converging at the board level of Power Grid.
The development marks a notable moment for Power Grid, a key state-led utility responsible for the nation’s high-voltage grid, as it refreshes its board with a government representative who brings long-standing public administration experience and a pragmatic governance ethos. The arrangement ensures continuity in government oversight while the company continues to execute its expansion and modernization agenda across the country’s energy landscape.
Industry observers will watch how Anupam Kumar’s leadership approach translates into the board’s oversight of Strategy, Governance, and Public Policy alignment as Power Grid navigates the complex energy transition. In a sector where policy direction and grid reliability intersect, the blend of administrative acumen and policy coordination could inform how Power Grid steers large-scale infrastructure and renewable integration in the years ahead.