A Khadar ceremony was held today at the DGPC Corporate Office to formally honor and celebrate the appointment of four senior officials to key leadership positions within the organization.
Mr. Sujan Rai has been appointed as the new Director of the Operation and Maintenance Department. A highly experienced hydropower professional, he brings over two decades of extensive expertise in project management, commissioning, and stakeholder engagement. He also served as the Deputy Managing Director and Interim CEO of Tangsibji Hydro Energy Limited (THyE), where he successfully led the commissioning of the 118 MW Nikachhu Hydropower Project in January 2024. Beginning his career with the 60 MW Kurichhu Hydropower Plant in 2001, he progressed through various roles including Head of Basochhu Hydropower Plant. His strategic approach to operations and maintenance has contributed immensely to the performance and efficiency of DGPC’s plants. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
Ms. Pratigya Pradhan has been appointed as Specialist (Hydrology). A civil engineer and hydrology expert with over 20 years of experience, she has been instrumental in planning, design, and execution of major hydropower projects including Dorjilung, Nyera Amari, and Nikachhu. She holds a Master of Science in Hydropower Development from NTNU, Norway, and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from BITS Mesra, India. Her deep expertise in hydrological studies and project management continues to shape Bhutan’s sustainable hydropower journey.
Mr. Tshering Wangchuk has assumed the role of General Manager of the Human Resource and Administration Division. He brings over a decade of experience in strategic planning and human resource development. He previously served as Manager of the Strategic Planning & Analysis Section under the Corporate Strategic & Performance Department. He played a central role in developing key organizational frameworks, including the DGPC HR Strategic Roadmap (2019–2024) and Change Management Guidelines. He holds a Master of Science in Energy Policy from Seoul National University, South Korea, and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Gedu College of Business Studies, Bhutan.
Mr. Dhanjit Singer has been appointed as General Manager of Druk Green Consultancy. With over a decade of experience, he has contributed significantly to feasibility studies, DPRs, and construction supervision of various projects. He holds a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the College of Science and Technology, RUB, a Master’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland, and a Master’s in Building Information Modelling from Politecnico di Milano and University of Ljubljana.
The ceremony was graced by DGPC management, employees from the Corporate Office, Power Plants, and subsidiary companies, along with representatives from the Department of Energy (DoE), Bhutan Power System Operator (BPSO), and the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) and other stakeholders. The Khadar offering marked a gesture of prosperity and collective support for the officials in their new roles.
