Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (OHPC),a Gold rated State PSU is pleased to announce the appointment of Shri Pranab Kumar Mohanty as our new Director (Finance). With an impressive background and vast experience , Shri Mohanty will play a key role in driving our organisation’s mission and vision. He has assumed the charges of the office of Director (Finance), OHPC on 04.11.2023.

Shri Mohanty is a member of two premier professional bodies i.e. Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) from 1993 and Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) from 1996.

Embarking on his journey with OHPC as Company Secretary in the year 2013 , Shri Mohanty had assumed additional charges as Head (Legal) and Chief Vigilance Officer of OHPC and the Company Secretary-cum-Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Limited (GEDCOL), a wholly owned subsidiary of OHPC.

As the CFO,GEDCOL, Shri Mohanty has comprehensive portfolio which includes execution of three nos. of Solar Power Plants of 32 MW across the State of Odisha and also playing a pivotal role in implementation of many other Solar Projects and SHEPs.

As Company Secretary, OHPC he is instrumental in the disinvestment of 49% of shares of OPGC from AES to Govt. of Odisha and also transfer of 49% shares of OCPL from OHPC to Govt. of Odisha.

Shri Mohanty possesses around 30 years of rich experience in diversified Business areas such as Board Level Functions, Company Secretarial, Disinvestment, Finance, Accounts, Project Financing, Legal, HR, Banking, Trust, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Tender, Contract Management, Land Acquisition, Vigilance, Policy matters etc. in many State PSUs i.e. NESCO & OTPC and many other reputed Private Sector Companies.

Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC), a Gold rated State PSU is pleased to announce the appointment of Shri Sandeep Patnaik as Director (Human Resources), with effect from 17th April 2025.

Shri Patnaik has more than 35 years of rich and multifaceted experience in human resource management, leadership development, organizational transformation, and capability enhancement. He has consistently demonstrated strategic foresight and operational excellence in leading large-scale HR initiatives across the public sector. Shri Patnaik joins OHPC with transformative leadership in human resource management.

Known for his deep expertise in formulating forward-looking workforce strategies and fostering inclusive, high-performing organizational cultures, he is exceptionally well-positioned to steer OHPC’s human resource functions toward a new era of innovation, resilience, and excellence.

Prior to joining OHPC, Shri Patnaik served as Executive Director (HR & Skill Development) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), where he successfully led workforce transformation initiatives impacting over 10,000 employees. His contributions were instrumental in HAL receiving national accolades, including commendation from the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and the ASSOCHAM Gold Trophy for excellence in skill development.

In addition to his tenure at HAL, Shri Patnaik served as Director at the Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council, where he played a key role in advancing National Skill Development efforts in India’s Aviation and Aerospace industry. He began his professional journey with Hindustan Zinc Ltd. as a management trainee, where he contributed significantly to industrial relations and remarkable productivity improvement.

An accomplished speaker and thought leader, Shri Patnaik regularly shares insights at leading industry forums and academic platforms. He has published several research papers in prestigious National and International Journals, reflecting his deep commitment to knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Shri Patnaik holds an MBA in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Law from Berhampur University. He has also undergone advanced executive training at premier institutions including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Kolkata, and XLRI Jamshedpur. His professional excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including the Biju Patnaik Administrative Excellence Award, Public Sector Leadership Award, Rotary International Award and the Bhasendu Bharati Award.

OHPC extends a warm welcome to Shri Sandeep Patnaik and looks forward to his strategic leadership in strengthening the organization’s human resource capabilities and driving a culture of excellence, innovation, and achieving new milestone for organisational growth and excellence.

Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. (OHPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shri Amiya Kumar Mohanty as Director (Operation) with effect from 2nd February 2026.

A distinguished hydro power professional, Shri Mohanty brings over three decades of rich experience, technical excellence, and deep institutional knowledge having risen through the ranks within OHPC.

His career exemplifies unwavering dedication and mastery across the entire lifecycle of hydro assets—from hands-on Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of legacy power stations to the commissioning of modern generating units. He has played a pivotal role in leading complex Renovation & Modernization (R&M) initiatives, significantly enhancing the life, reliability, and efficiency of aging hydro machinery.

Shri Mohanty has been closely associated with OHPC during its most critical phases of transformation, including the successful transition from the erstwhile State Electricity Board (SEB) framework to a streamlined corporate structure. He has ensured seamless operational continuity under OERC tariff regulations, effectively balancing commercial viability with public service obligations. In recent years, he has also been instrumental in advancing OHPC’s strategic expansion into renewable energy, particularly in the development of large-scale Pumped Storage Plants (PSP).

Articulating his vision for “Powering a Sustainable Tomorrow,” Shri Mohanty stated that, as Director (Operation), he is committed to a strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening OHPC’s position as a premier power generation utility, built on the pivotal pillars such as: to establish diversified Generation Excellence like Hydro Electric Projects (HEP), solar power and cutting-edge Pumped Storage Plants to ensure round the clock grid stability, to play a definitive role in the Eastern Region Grid, providing the necessary flexibility and peaking power required for modern grid management, continue to serve as a reliable supplier of green energy at an affordable cost supporting the state’s industrial and domestic growth, to bolster the organization’s financial health through operational efficiency and prudent asset management and to foster a culture of excellence by investing in quality training and developing a future-ready workforce capable of handling next-generation energy technologies.

OHPC extends a warm welcome to Sh. Mohanty as Director (Operation) and looks ahead to blend our 30-year heritage with forward-thinking vision aligned with Viksit Odisha 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047 mission.

Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC), a Gold-rated State PSU, is pleased to announce that Sh. Rajib Lochan Panda has assumed charge as Director (Projects) with effect from 2nd February 2026.

Shri. Panda brings with him a distinguished professional career spanning India’s Power Sector, encompassing Thermal Generation, Power Transmission and Hydro Power Systems the three core verticals of Electrical Engineering.

He began his career with NTPC, where he acquired extensive experience in thermal power plant operations and project management. He subsequently served in POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited, making significant contributions to the expansion of India’s power transmission infrastructure, including HVDC systems, Renewable Energy Grid Integration and large-scale inter-regional transmission projects.

Shri. Panda has also served the State as Director (Projects) at OPTCL, where he played a pivotal role in the successful completion of several critical power transmission projects, even during the challenging period of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

With his assumption of charge at OHPC, Shri. Panda completes a comprehensive professional journey across the generation–transmission–hydro spectrum, bringing with him a wealth of technical expertise and leadership experience.

His focus will be on strengthening OHPC’s project execution capabilities, modernizing hydro assets, and integrating renewable energy and Pumped Storage Project (PSP)–based solutions to support Odisha’s evolving power landscape.

Expressing his vision on the occasion, Shri. Rajib Lochan Panda stated:

“It is a privilege to take up this responsibility at OHPC. Having worked across thermal generation, transmission systems, and now hydro power, I look forward to driving technological modernization and sustainable growth in Odisha’s power sector. Hydro power will continue to play a pivotal role in balancing renewable energy integration and ensuring long-term grid stability. My endeavor will be to strengthen OHPC’s projects through innovation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.”

OHPC extends a warm welcome to Shri. Panda and looks forward to his leadership in steering the Corporation’s ongoing and upcoming projects towards greater efficiency, sustainability, and technological excellence.