New Delhi: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Paresh R. Ranpara for appointment as Director (Personnel) at NHPC Limited. The recommendation was made during PESB Meeting No. 36/2026 held on May 12, 2026.
The position is a key HR leadership role in one of India’s leading hydropower public sector enterprises.
Senior HR Leader with 28+ Years of Experience
Paresh R. Ranpara is currently serving as Director (Human Resources) at Grid Controller of India Limited (formerly POSOCO).
He brings over 28 years of experience in the public sector power industry, with a strong background in:
- HR transformation and policy development
- Organisational restructuring
- Manpower planning and workforce management
- Leadership and succession planning
- Employee engagement and performance systems
He has worked extensively in Gujarat’s power sector and has also gained private sector experience early in his career.
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Education and Professional Credentials
- MSW from Maharaja Sayajirao University
- BBA from Sardar Patel University
- Certified Assessor from XLRI
Major Contributions in Power Sector HR Management
During his career, Ranpara has played a key role in large-scale HR operations, including:
- Managing HR systems for organisations with over 60,000 employees
- Supporting restructuring during Gujarat Electricity Board unbundling
- Designing performance management frameworks for PSUs
- Driving leadership development and succession planning
- Promoting innovation and reskilling initiatives in the renewable energy sector
Current Role at Grid Controller of India Limited
In his current position, he oversees strategic HR planning and workforce development for India’s national power system operations, contributing to efficient human resource management in the energy sector.
Other Candidates Interviewed by PESB
A highly competitive selection process included senior officials from major PSUs such as power, telecom, and steel sectors.
Key candidates interviewed included:
- Ruby Raina – NHPC Limited
- P. Sathiyamurthi – NHDC Limited
- Manoj Kumar Verma – Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited
- Ramesh Kumar Verma – NHPC Limited
- Rajender Prasad Maurya – NHPC Limited
- Premlata – NSPCL / NTPC Limited
- Vandana Chaturvedi – NTPC Limited
- Paresh R. Ranpara – Grid Controller of India Limited
- Samita Luthra – BSNL
- Pawan Kumar – SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant
- Chaman Bahadur Jaggi – Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited
Significance of the Appointment
The Director (Personnel) role at NHPC Limited is responsible for:
- Human resource strategy
- Employee relations
- Organisational development
- Workforce planning for hydropower expansion
With NHPC expanding into hydropower and renewable energy projects, the role is considered critical for strengthening HR systems and supporting large-scale project execution.
About NHPC
NHPC Limited is a leading public sector enterprise under the Government of India engaged in the development and operation of hydroelectric power projects across the country. It plays a key role in expanding India’s renewable energy capacity and ensuring sustainable power generation through large-scale hydropower infrastructure projects.
