New Delhi, September 25 (APAC Media): POWERGRID has appointed Dharambir Kumar, Executive Director (ED), as the Head of its North Eastern Region Transmission System (NERTS).
Kumar brings more than 32 years of experience in the power transmission sector to his new role. He joined POWERGRID in January 1994 and was elevated to the position of Executive Director in July 2026. As Head of NERTS, he will oversee the company’s transmission system operations and related activities across the North Eastern Region.
An electrical engineering professional, Kumar holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur.
During his long tenure at POWERGRID, Kumar has served in various capacities across regional and corporate offices. His experience spans substation operation and maintenance, transmission line and substation projects, consultancy assignments, project execution, and other operation and maintenance activities.
His career has involved both technical operations and project implementation, providing him with extensive exposure to different aspects of India’s power transmission sector.
About POWERGRID
POWERGRID is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The company is primarily engaged in electricity transmission and operates an extensive transmission network across the country. It also provides consultancy, telecommunications, and other energy-related services, contributing to the development and strengthening of India’s power transmission infrastructure.
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