Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Bhupender Gupta has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC Limited, taking over from Raj Kumar Chaudhary, who retired in June 2025. Approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, his appointment comes at a crucial time when NHPC is diversifying beyond hydropower into solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources. With over three decades of experience in project execution, operations, and strategic planning, Gupta is well-suited to lead NHPC’s green transformation. His leadership is expected to accelerate stalled hydro projects, expand solar and wind initiatives, and strengthen India’s renewable energy mission, aligning with the 2030 clean energy targets.