New Delhi: The Government of India has appointed senior IAS officer Diwakar Nath Misra as Government Nominee Director on the Board of NHPC Limited with effect from May 14, 2026. The appointment has been made by the Ministry of Power under official order and disclosed in compliance with SEBI regulations.
Ministry of Power Issues Official Order
The appointment was notified through Order No. 9/7/2021-NHPC dated May 14, 2026, issued by the Ministry of Power.
Key highlights:
- Appointment complies with SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- Mr. Misra replaces Mr. Mohammad Afzal as Government Nominee Director
- Appointment is effective until further government orders
NHPC formally informed stock exchanges as part of mandatory regulatory disclosure.
Board-Level Change at NHPC
With this appointment, NHPC Limited has updated its Board composition.
- New Role: Government Nominee Director
- Effective Date: May 14, 2026
- Replaced Director: Mr. Mohammad Afzal
- Compliance: Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR), 2015
The company also confirmed that Mr. Misra is not related to any existing board members and is fully eligible to hold the position under regulatory norms.
Profile of IAS Officer Diwakar Nath Misra
Diwakar Nath Misra is a 2000-batch IAS officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre and currently serves as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power.
His career highlights include:
- Senior administrative roles in Finance, Commerce, Defence, Petroleum, and Cabinet Affairs
- Deputy Commissioner roles in Dhemaji and Golaghat districts of Assam
- Commissioner & Secretary in Urban Development and Panchayat & Rural Development departments
- Additional Secretary in the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
- Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
He also brings strong experience in the energy sector, having worked in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and served on the boards of major PSUs including Oil India Limited, Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited, and Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited.
Strong Governance Experience in Energy Sector
With extensive exposure to both policy-making and PSU governance, Mr. Misra has contributed to:
- Energy sector administration and reforms
- Corporate governance in public sector undertakings
- Strategic decision-making in oil, gas, and power sectors
His appointment is expected to strengthen board-level governance at NHPC.
About NHPC Limited
NHPC Limited is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is India’s largest hydropower development company and is also expanding into solar and other renewable energy projects to support the country’s clean energy transition.
