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RVUNL Shake-up: Key Engineer Gets Surprise Extension
2 Jul
Summary
- Devendra Shringi receives a three-month extension as CMD.
- RVUNL achieved its highest-ever thermal unit output.
- Energy generation rose to 84.34% from 78.82%.
Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL) has implemented a reshuffling of its senior leadership team. Chief engineer Devendra Shringi has been granted a three-month extension in his role as chairman and managing director, a duration that has reportedly surprised observers accustomed to longer renewal periods.
Complementing these changes, Sanjay Sanadhya has been appointed as the new director (Technical). Kajod Lal Meena is now serving as director (Projects), and MK Khandelwal, who previously held the position of CCOA, has taken charge as director (Finance).
The utility has recently celebrated a period of record-breaking performance. Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar commended RVUNL for boosting its energy generation levels significantly. The output increased from 78.82% in the previous year to 84.34% during the April-May period.
Furthermore, RVUNL's fleet of 23 thermal units, collectively possessing a capacity of 7,580 MW, achieved their highest-ever electricity output. The units generated an impressive 7,171 MW, marking a new benchmark for the corporation.
In related news concerning Rajasthan's power distribution, Bhanwar Lal, the Managing Director of Jodhpur discom, has been assigned additional responsibilities. This follows the retirement of KP Verma from his position as Managing Director of the Ajmer discom.