Shri Ramesh Babu V, is Member in CERC since May, 2024 and prior to the present assignment, he has served as Director (operations) in NTPC from May, 2020 to Jan, 2024. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from NIT Srinagar and Masters in Thermal engineering from IIT Delhi, he has joined NTPC as Executive Trainee in 1987. He has over 37 years of vast experience with outstanding contribution in management of large size plants in the area of power plant operation & maintenance, Renovation & modernization of old units and in area of efficiency and systems improvement of thermal plants. He, as a Professional Manager and Strategic Planner has led several initiatives for improving reliability and efficiency of Plants.

Shri Ramesh Babu‘s experience in power sector includes Senior Management level exposure as a “Business Unit Head” of power stations and also as ED to CMD where he worked on system improvement activities and strategies related to operational excellence of NTPC power plants.

Shri Ramesh Babu was also Part time Chairman on the Board of NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Company Ltd. (NTECL), Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (KBUNL). Bhartiya Rail Bijli Corporation Limited (BRBCL) and Nabinagar Power Generation Company Limited (NPGCL). He was also holding Part time Chairman on the Board of Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited (MUNPL). He was permanent Invitee on the board of Northern Coalfields Limited & member of Central Pollution Control Board.

As Director (Operations), NTPC, he was responsible for overall planning for Safe, Reliable, sustainable and Efficient operation of all power generating stations of NTPC group Portfolio, while ensuring fuel security, safety & environmental compliance of all Power Stations.

Shri Ramesh Babu was awarded with Technology Transfer Award for his work in Flexible Operations by EPRI.

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