New Delhi: The much-anticipated Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) interview for NEEPCO (North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited), scheduled for February 8, has taken an unexpected turn. Top-level sources have revealed that a senior official in the Ministry of Power intervened at the last moment and requested the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) to postpone the interview. PESB has reportedly approved the request, leaving the selection process in limbo once again.
The sudden postponement has added a new layer of suspense to the ongoing race for the prestigious CMD position, which has been vacant for quite some time. While the exact reasons for the delay remain unclear, the move has raised eyebrows within the power sector.
According to sources, several high-profile candidates were set to appear for the interview. The key contenders include: • B. Maharana – Director (Finance), NEEPCO • L. R. Joshi – Executive Director, THDC • Sameeran Goswami – Executive Director, NEEPCO • R. K. Singh – CMD, Bridge & Roof Company • Krishan Mohan Srivastav – Senior General Manager, BSNL High-Stakes Decision The NEEPCO CMD post has been vacant for a long time, raising concerns in the power sector. Will the PESB finally fill the position this time, or will it be pushed aside once again? The anticipation is palpable as the energy sector eagerly awaits the outcome. The result of the February 8 interview could either bring closure to this long-standing vacancy or prolong the suspense even further. Mystery Deepens The sudden change has left industry insiders speculating about what could have prompted the postponement. Will the interview be rescheduled soon, or will the vacancy continue for an indefinite period? Energy sector stakeholders are now anxiously waiting for further updates, as the decision on the NEEPCO CMD appointment holds significant importance for the organization’s future direction.
