New Delhi: Sameer Sharma, Executive Director at NTPC Limited, has assumed charge as Head of Project at NTPC Dadri with effect from October 5, 2026. With more than 38 years of experience at NTPC, Sharma brings extensive expertise in power-sector operations, project management, technical functions and corporate leadership.
His appointment comes after a long career with NTPC, during which he has handled responsibilities across major power stations and corporate functions. His diverse professional experience and technical knowledge are expected to support operational excellence, safety, teamwork, innovation and organisational performance at NTPC Dadri.
Sameer Sharma Takes Charge as Head of Project at NTPC Dadri
Sharma assumed charge as Head of Project at NTPC Dadri on October 5, 2026. In his new role, he brings decades of experience in power generation, plant operations, maintenance and project management.
During his career, he has worked across several important NTPC establishments, including Vindhyachal, Barauni and Simhadri. His professional journey has involved responsibilities in technical operations, project leadership and corporate management.
His experience across different functions has provided him with a broad understanding of power-station operations and the organisational requirements of a major power utility.
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Educational Qualifications and Technical Background
Sharma holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electronics Engineering from Ravi Shankar University, Raipur, which he completed in 1988.
He subsequently pursued an M.Tech. in Management and Systems from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, completing the programme with academic distinction.
His combination of engineering education and management expertise has supported his career progression across technical, operational and leadership roles at NTPC.
Sameer Sharma’s 38-Year Career at NTPC
Sharma joined NTPC on August 24, 1988, as an Executive Trainee. Over more than 38 years with the organisation, he has progressed through various levels of responsibility, eventually becoming an Executive Director.
He began his career in the Control and Instrumentation (C&I) function before expanding his professional experience into several other areas, including:
- Maintenance: Experience in maintaining power-generation equipment and supporting plant reliability.
- Operations and Maintenance (O&M): Exposure to power-station operations and maintenance activities.
- Project Leadership: Responsibilities involving the management and oversight of major power projects.
- Corporate Functions: Experience in organisational and management-related responsibilities.
- Information Technology (IT): Leadership experience in NTPC’s corporate IT function.
This varied experience has contributed to his professional development and strengthened his understanding of different aspects of power generation and corporate operations.
Experience Across Major NTPC Power Stations and Corporate Functions
During his career, Sharma has served at several major NTPC establishments, including Vindhyachal, Barauni and Simhadri.
His tenure at Vindhyachal and subsequent assignment as Head of Project at Simhadri provided him with further experience in large-scale power-station operations and project management.
He later moved to NTPC’s Corporate Centre in Noida, where he led the Information Technology function. This assignment broadened his experience beyond plant-level operations and added a corporate technology leadership dimension to his career.
His exposure to power-station management, technical functions and corporate responsibilities has given him a wide-ranging professional background within NTPC.
Leadership Priorities at NTPC Dadri
With his assumption of charge as Head of Project at NTPC Dadri, Sharma begins a new phase of his professional journey.
His extensive experience in technical operations, maintenance, project management and corporate leadership is expected to support the station’s operational and organisational objectives.
Key areas of focus include:
- Strengthening operational excellence and plant performance.
- Promoting workplace safety and effective maintenance practices.
- Encouraging teamwork and innovation.
- Supporting efficient project and operational management.
- Improving overall organisational performance.
His appointment brings leadership experience developed across several NTPC power stations and corporate functions to the Dadri project.
About NTPC Limited
NTPC Limited is India’s largest power generation company and a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Established in 1975, the company is engaged in electricity generation and related activities, with a portfolio spanning thermal, hydro, solar, wind and other energy sources. NTPC plays a major role in meeting India’s electricity requirements and expanding the country’s power-generation capacity.
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