Dharambir Kumar, Assumes Charge as Head of North Eastern Region Transmission System, POWERGRID

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, has named Dharambir Kumar as the new Head of the North Eastern Region Transmission System (NERTS), effective 18 September 2026. A seasoned professional, Kumar brings over three decades of experience in the power transmission sector to his new role. He joined POWERGRID in January 1994 and was promoted to Executive Director in July 2026.

Kumar's career with POWERGRID has been marked by a diverse range of responsibilities, spanning across the North Eastern and Eastern regions, as well as corporate and regional offices. His expertise lies in areas such as substation maintenance, operation and maintenance, consultancy, transmission line and substation projects, and project execution.

Prior to his current appointment, Kumar held key positions in Jiribam and Seppa, the North Eastern Region, and also served in various locations including Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Gurgaon, Rajasthan, and other places.