New Delhi, June 12, 2026: India’s largest power generation company, NTPC Limited, has appointed Anupam Mukherjee as its new Executive Director (Project), reinforcing the company’s leadership team at a time when it is accelerating capacity expansion and executing several strategic power infrastructure projects across the country.
With an impressive career spanning more than 36 years, Mukherjee is widely recognized for his expertise in project execution, commissioning, operations, engineering management, and business development. His appointment is expected to strengthen NTPC’s project delivery capabilities and support the company’s long-term growth objectives.
A Distinguished Career at NTPC
Over the past three and a half decades, Anupam Mukherjee has held several key positions across NTPC’s operational and project sites. He has contributed significantly to the successful execution of large-scale thermal power projects and has earned a reputation for resolving complex engineering and contractual challenges through effective planning and execution.
Before taking charge as Executive Director (Project), Mukherjee successfully led the completion of the Telangana Super Thermal Power Project (2×800 MW) and the Patratu Super Thermal Power Project (2×800 MW), two major power generation projects that are critical to India’s energy infrastructure.
Throughout his career, he has worked at several important NTPC locations, including:
- Talcher Kaniha Super Thermal Power Station, Odisha
- NTPC Corporate Centre, New Delhi
- Southern Region Headquarters, Hyderabad
- Telangana Project
- Patratu Project, Jharkhand
Leadership in Landmark Power Projects
Mukherjee has played a crucial role in the execution and commissioning of several flagship NTPC projects, including:
- Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station
- Barh Super Thermal Power Station
- Telangana Super Thermal Power Project
- Multiple Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) projects at Vallur, Kudgi, Solapur, Mouda, and Telangana
These projects were completed while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency, highlighting his strong leadership and project management skills.
Expertise in Project Management and Execution
Industry experts believe Mukherjee’s extensive experience will help NTPC further improve:
- Resource optimization
- Manpower planning and deployment
- Project monitoring and control
- Delay analysis and mitigation
- Recovery planning
- Infrastructure development
- Timely project commissioning
His ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams and execute complex projects under challenging conditions has been one of the defining aspects of his career.
Strategic Importance for NTPC
Mukherjee’s appointment comes at a crucial time as NTPC continues to expand its generation portfolio and support India’s growing electricity demand. The company is investing heavily in new thermal, renewable, and environmentally sustainable power projects to strengthen the nation’s energy security.
As Executive Director (Project), Mukherjee is expected to play a vital role in ensuring that NTPC’s ongoing and upcoming projects are completed on schedule while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.
Looking Ahead
With more than three decades of experience and a proven track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, Anupam Mukherjee is expected to contribute significantly to NTPC’s next phase of growth. His leadership will be instrumental in advancing the company’s project execution capabilities and supporting India’s ambition of building a reliable, efficient, and future-ready power sector.
His appointment marks another important step in NTPC’s journey toward expanding generation capacity, modernizing infrastructure, and meeting the country’s rapidly growing energy requirements.
