Dr Srikant Nagulapalli

Director General

Dr Srikant Nagulapalli‚ currently serves as Additional Secretary‚ Ministry of Power‚ Government of India‚ and Director General of the Foundation. With a PhD in economics‚ he has led transformative initiatives‚ including planning of 30 GW Pumped Storage Projects and financial revitalization of the power sector. His expertise spans greenfield city planning‚ energy efficiency‚ and large−scale health insurance schemes.

Anshuman Srivastava

Executive Director

Anshuman Srivastava is currently serving as the Executive Director at Power Foundation of India (PFI). He holds a B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering from G. B. Pant University‚ Pantnagar (Uttarakhand).

With a distinguished career spanning 35 years at NTPC Ltd.‚ he has extensive experience in Corporate Contracts and Materials‚ having worked both at the Corporate Office and various power plants. Prior to his current role‚ he led the Contracts and Materials Department at the Solapur Project of NTPC Ltd. 

Notably‚ he was an integral part of the NTPC team that successfully took over the Unchahar Project from UPRVUN in 1992.

Biswajit Biswas

Chief Financial Officer

B. Biswas has over three decades of experience. He is a passionate finance professional with rich experience in treasury, appraisal, finance, accounting and control. He is a voracious reader, loves to watch movies and listen to music. His special areas of interest include advertising and he keeps a close tab on ads that make a mark.

Dr. Sambit Basu

Head
Research

Dr. Sambit Basu brings rich experience in energy policy and regulatory economics. In his professional journey, he has interacted with regulators, Government of India and various development banks, in India and abroad, to undertake economic analysis and research for energy sector projects. He has a Master

Anurag Bhagat

Director
Communication

Anurag Bhagat is an experienced marketing and communication professional with over two decades of experience. He has worked with organisations such as Coca-Cola India, Indian Express Group, and DSM India. He was a part of the G20 India team with the Ministry of Power, Government of India. He holds an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management, Philippines, and is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi. He is passionate about outdoor travel & sports.

Sudhir Kumar Thakur

AGM
HR and Admin

Sudhir Kumar Thakur is an HR professional with over 21 years of experience. He holds a dual Master’s degree in business administration‚ and Library and information science‚ and a Bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Delhi. He possesses a natural talent for singing effortlessly captivating attention on any occasion.

Praveen Kumar Singh

Senior Adviser
Technical

Praveen Kumar Singh has vast experience in the power sector. He superannuated as Director (Commercial), Power Finance Corporation Ltd. He has served on the board of over 15 companies including REC Ltd. He did his B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT BHU, M.Tech from IIT Delhi, and MBA from the University of Houston, USA. He is a sports enthusiast and an active marathoner.

Pardeep Jindal

Senior Advisor
Technical

Pardeep Jindal has over 30 years of experience in the power sector. In his previous role‚ he was Chief Engineer‚ CEA. He had played a pivotal role in shaping regional and national grid systems‚ electricity market‚ cross–border trade‚ and associated rules‚ regulations and policies. He did his B.Sc. (Engineering) from NIT Kurukshetra and an M.Tech. from IIT Delhi. Beyond work‚ he enjoys cooking and practicing yoga.

Anand Singh Bisht

Executive Assistant to
Director General

Anand Bisht has over 37 years of experience with the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). He has a Master′s degree in Communication from Kurukshetra University and a Bachelor′s in Arts from Kumaon University.

Ratan Shome

Principal
Data Analytics

Ratan Shome has over 30 years of experience in system modelling, simulation, optimization, and data analytics. He has a B. Tech from IIT Kharagpur and an M. Tech from the National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi University. Beyond work, he is a cinephile and an avid follower of football.

Himanshu Chawla

Senior Specialist
Regulatory

Himanshu Chawla has an experience of around 16 years in Power Sector across various domains i.e.‚ State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (DERC and HERC)‚ Commissioning of 2X600 MW Power Plant (Essar Power) and Consultancy (ICRA) wherein he has effectively utilised his Techno-Commercial Educational qualifications of B.Tech (Power (Electrical specialisation))‚ MBA (Power) and Climate Change from University of British Columbia. His last position was Joint Director (Tariff-Engineering) in the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. He was also selected as Renewable Energy Leader – TOP 40 UNDER 40 and has represented PFI and DERC across various forums like FOR‚ AEEE‚ EQ FOR‚ WRI‚ NPTI‚ ISGF‚ SKOCH‚ etc. as Keynote Speakers‚ Panellist‚ Expert Lecturer‚ and Policy Advisor to other States. He enjoys Gardening and likes to play Badminton in his free time.

Dr. Jagannath Mallick

Specialist
Data Analytics

Dr. Jagannath Mallick is a researcher, with over 17 years of experience in Economics, empirical modeling and demand forecasting. He has collaborated with eminent institutions such as the University of Energy Hyogo, Japan, and the State Bank Institute of Leadership. He has received several prestigious awards and published over fifty papers. During his leisure time, he enjoys staying updated with the latest news and playing badminton.

Ekta Grover

Dy. Manager
Accounts & Finance

Ekta Grover has over 10 years of experience in controlling and reviewing financial data, planning, monitoring internal controls and managing audits. She has worked with multinational companies and NGOs. She is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s degree in Commerce. She loves gardening in her free time.

Nikita Gupta

Senior Associate
Programs

Nikita Gupta has previously worked in several organisations including CERC, TRAI, IIPPL and CWS. She has authored numerous articles on the power sector. She holds a Master's degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics and a Bachelor's degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. She is a proficient Kathak dancer and finds joy in painting during her free time.

Roshni Sahu

Senior Associate
Regulatory

Roshni Sahu is a power sector professional with over six years of experience in research, power trading, and regulation. An MBA in Power Management from NPTI and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, she has worked with DERC, Vaayu, Kreate Energy, and Enincon. Skilled in tariff modelling, market analysis, and policy research, she also holds a certification in Regulatory Governance from IICA. Outside work, Roshni enjoys writing poetry and painting.

Atul Singh

Full Stack
Data Scientist

Atul Singh is a Certified Data Professional with experience in the fields of Fin-Tech and Ed-Tech, having expertise in streamlining data processing, optimizing ETL workflows, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies for automation. He holds a Master's degree in Physics from NIT, Surat. Beyond work, he is an avid Manga reader and has an interest in watching Anime.

Nikhil Kumar Singh

Associate
Data Analytics

Nikhil Kumar Singh is a Data Scientist with experience in agri-tech, manufacturing, optimisation of medicinal equipment, and pharmaceuticals. He is skilled in database management, visualisation, computer vision, and various programming languages. Nikhil holds an MTech in AI from NIT Uttarakhand and a BTech in Information Technology from GNDEC, Ludhiana. Outside of work, he enjoys playing chess and watching anime.

Nandita Nambiar

Analyst
Communication

Nandita Nambiar holds an MA in Gender Studies from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University and a BA in English Literature from Hansraj College‚ University of Delhi. She is a media and communication professional and has served as Communications Manager at ISRN and Safecity–Red Dot Foundation. Besides work, Nandita is a Bharatanatyam performing artist and nurtures her creativity through photography‚ videography‚ and art.

Sunaina Saxena

Analyst

Sunaina Saxena holds an M.Sc. degree in Economics with a specialization in Environment and Resource Economics from the TERI School of Advanced Studies‚ New Delhi. Previously‚ she worked as a research intern at TERI SAS‚ contributing to projects focused on the economic valuation of environmental goods in collaboration with organizations like The Nature Conservancy and Saraswati 2.0. She also holds a diploma in Kathak and is a fan of indie music.

Shishir Manohar

Analyst
Communication

Shishir Manohar holds a Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication‚ Delhi‚ and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Patna University. With expertise in creative writing‚ branding‚ and graphic design‚ he gained valuable experience through internships at SAIL and NEWS NATION. Additionally‚ he is a passionate cinephile.

Abhishek Srivastava

Associate
Power Markets

Abhishek Srivastava has over five years of experience in the power sector. He specializes in energy trading‚ scheduling‚ regulatory affairs‚ and elevating operational efficiency through cutting–edge business strategies. He did his B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies. Beyond work‚ he enjoys playing and watching cricket.

Bhanu Pachouri

Associate
Power Markets

Bhanu Pachouri has over four years of expertise in the power sector‚ particularly in power distribution and Power Markets. He has worked as an Energy Markets Analyst at ICF and Senior Executive at Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited. He holds a B.Tech in Power Engineering from the National Power Training Institute. He is passionate about outdoor travel and sports.

Shashwat Datta

Analyst

Shashwat Datta holds a Master′s degree in Renewable Energy Engineering and Management from TERI School of Advanced Studies‚ New Delhi‚ and has earned his bachelor′s degree in mechanical engineering. He is also an EDF Climate Corps Fellow and has worked with NSEFI on Agri–photovoltaics. He is a music enthusiast‚ a film buff‚ and is passionate about sports.

Subrat Barsainya

Associate – Regulatory

Subrat Barsainya is an Associate–Regulatory at Power Foundation of India with expertise in public policy‚ regulatory affairs, and engineering. He holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Delhi Technological University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Policy from the Indian School of Public Policy. Subrat has worked with Skoch Group‚ Tata Steel‚ and Aasra India. He is passionate about International Relations and hip–hop music.

Melissa Caroline Winter

Front Desk
Admin Executive

Melissa Caroline Winter is a seasoned hospitality and administrative professional with over 14 years of experience in the industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in arts and has earned a Level 1 certification in basic Korean‚ reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and cross−cultural communication. She is a talented singer‚ songwriter‚ music producer‚ and author of light novels‚ seamlessly blending creativity with her passion for the arts.

Pawan Lakra

Asst. Manager
IT

Pawan Lakra has over eight years of experience in hardware, software, computer infrastructure, system administration and network security. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications from M.D. University, Rohtak. He believes in continuous learning to enhance his knowledge.

S. Rajasekaran

Senior Creative Assistant

S. Rajasekaran has over 10 years of experience in the domain of Information Technology and design, at the World Energy Council, India. He was also a part of the organising team for the India Energy Congress for several years. He holds a Diploma in Office Automation