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LUCKNOW, JUNE 11, 2026

NTPC Limited has elevated seasoned human resources leader Surya Narayan Panigrahi to the position of Executive Director (HR), Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ), with effect from June 8, 2026, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career spanning more than 36 years with India’s largest integrated power utility.

In his new role, Panigrahi will lead the Human Resources function at NTPC’s Northern Region Headquarters while continuing to oversee HR operations for the Southern Region, reinforcing the company’s focus on strengthening its people-centric growth strategy.

A highly accomplished HR professional, Panigrahi has played a pivotal role in shaping NTPC’s human resource landscape across a wide spectrum of functions, including recruitment, training and development, industrial relations, employee welfare, administration, security, corporate social responsibility, and HR digitalization. His extensive experience has been built through leadership assignments at some of NTPC’s key establishments, including Talcher Kaniha in Odisha, Vindhyachal in Madhya Pradesh, APCPL Jhajjar in Haryana, Tanda in Uttar Pradesh, the Corporate Centre in New Delhi, and the Southern Region Headquarters in Hyderabad.

One of his most notable contributions came during his tenure at NTPC’s Corporate Centre, where he was instrumental in implementing PeopleSoft HRMS and SAP ERP systems, initiatives that significantly modernized and digitally transformed the company’s HR processes. He later served as Head of HR at Tanda Super Thermal Power Station before taking charge as Regional Head of HR for NTPC’s Southern Region.

Panigrahi assumed responsibility for HR functions at both the Northern and Southern Region Headquarters in December 2025 and has now been elevated as Executive Director (HR), reflecting the organization’s confidence in his leadership capabilities and strategic vision.

Widely respected within the HR fraternity, Panigrahi is known for his people-first approach, commitment to organizational excellence, and ability to drive transformational initiatives. His elevation is expected to further strengthen NTPC’s human capital development agenda and support the company’s continued journey of growth, innovation, and operational excellence.