New Delhi: Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance), IREDA, today assumed additional charge as Chairman & Managing Director of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA). The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has entrusted him with the additional charge for three months, or till the appointment of a regular incumbent, or until further orders, whichever is earliest.
Dr. Mohanty has been serving as Director (Finance) of IREDA since October 12, 2023, and as the company’s Chief Financial Officer since October 16, 2023. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce along with master’s degrees in Philosophy (Commerce) and Public Administration from Utkal University, Odisha. He also holds a master’s degree in commerce from Delhi University, a Bachelor of Law from Utkal University, and a Doctorate in Philosophy in Commerce from the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar. Before joining IREDA, he headed the Smart Metering Division at REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) and served as Senior General Manager (Finance and Accounts) at REC Limited.
With over 27 years of experience across IREDA, REC, CESCO and GRIDCO, Dr. Mohanty brings rich experience in project financing, renewable energy and power sector development.
He takes over from Shri Pradip Kumar Das, who superannuated as CMD, IREDA, on June 30.
