Bengaluru, June 10 (APAC Media): In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Karnataka government has appointed IAS Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar as the new Managing Director of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL).
The role entrusts him with the responsibility of steering the state’s power transmission network and ensuring a reliable energy supply.
A 2010-batch officer, Dr. Ram Prasath, most recently served as Chairman of the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), a position he has held since 2023. During his tenure, he spearheaded several transformative initiatives to strengthen Bengaluru’s urban water management system.
His key contributions included the adoption of advanced water distribution technologies to improve supply reliability, the implementation of wastewater treatment and reuse systems, the promotion of rainwater harvesting, the deployment of leak detection technologies, and the introduction of real-time water quality monitoring mechanisms. He also championed public awareness campaigns on water conservation and facilitated public-private partnerships to expand wastewater treatment capacity.
Dr. Ram Prasath’s innovative approach to sustainable water management earned international recognition, including appreciation from the United Nations for pioneering water conservation initiatives that have been cited as models for urban sustainability.
Over the course of his administrative career, he has held several important positions, including Director of the Department of Tourism; Managing Director of Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC); Managing Director of Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Limited; District Commissioner and Magistrate of Ballari; and Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Panchayat in Karwar.
As Managing Director of KPTCL, Dr. Ram Prasath is expected to leverage his extensive governance and infrastructure experience to strengthen grid stability, enhance operational efficiency, and support Karnataka’s growing energy needs.
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