Binod Kumar Rai
Director DTI
Gurugram
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in capacity building and production planning at Damodar Valley Corporation and Central Electricity Authority. Proven ability to execute business strategies and implement effective plans. Committed to achieving results and driving organizational success through strategic initiatives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director (I/C) Training & Development
Damodar Valley Corporation
Chandarpura
11.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded strategic mission to enhance workforce capability at Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC).
- Facilitated initiatives promoting lifelong learning for executives.
- Oversaw major expansion efforts that doubled generation and transmission capacity within three years.
- Led initiatives enhancing operational efficiency in power generation sectors.
- Managed training and development programs aligned with organizational growth objectives.
Dy. General Manager
Damodar Valley Corporation
Koderma
12.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed administration, safety, IT, HR, and CSR functions for 2600 MW thermal power station.
- Obtained necessary clearances from MOEF and other statutory bodies for 2x800 MW KTPS Phase-II erection.
- Negotiated Power Purchase Agreement for approximately 500 MW with Haryana State and GUVNL.
- Implemented effective safety policies resulting in zero accident incidents at KTPS.
- Engaged cross-functional teams to generate innovative solutions and ideas.
- Cultivated partnerships with Environment, district and forest administration to streamline construction processes.
Resident Director and Head of Office
Damodar Valley Corporation
New Delhi
05.2012 - 12.2022
- Directed operational and strategic functions as Administrative and Functional Head at Damodar Valley Corporation, New Delhi.
- Liaised with Central Ministries and regulatory bodies to ensure policy alignment and stakeholder coordination.
- Oversaw legal affairs for Supreme Court of India, CERC, and APTEL; managed petition filings and legal counsel selection.
- Drove new project proposals, securing prompt approvals from relevant ministries.
- Coordinated high-profile events, including cultural programs and press interactions, to enhance stakeholder engagement.
Deputy Director (Thermal Power Monitoring)
Central Electricity Authority
New Delhi
06.2007 - 05.2012
- Reporting to Chairman CEA
- Monitored construction progress of thermal power projects under 10th and 11th Five-Year Plans, totaling approximately 70,000 MW.
- Responsible for key projects across Central, State, and Private sectors, including OTPC Palatana in Tripura.
- Facilitated issue resolution by providing critical support to overcome project bottlenecks.
- Conducted over 100 site visits to ensure compliance with project timelines.
- Organized regular review meetings with construction agencies and project proponents to address challenges.
- Coordinated proactively with stakeholders to remove deadlocks and maintain project schedules.
Executive Engineer/ Sr Divisional Engineer
Damodar Valley Corporation
Mejia
06.1995 - 06.2007
- Started career as a C&I construction Engineers, and after completion of construction moved to Maintenance of 3X210 MW units.
- Later on, took up the task of R&M of Hydro units of Maithon Hydel Power Station (62.2 MW) to enhance its capacity.
Education
PGDM(BM) - Human Resource Management
MDI Gurgaon
04.2023
Advance Diploma in Management - Operations Management
AIMA New Delhi
New Delhi09.2010
Master of Engineering - Software engineering
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra
Ranchi02.2002
Bachelor Of Engineering - Computer Sc. & Engineering
Madan Mohan Malviya Engg college (Now MMMUT)
Gorakhpur04.1992
Ph.D. - Management And Industrial Engineering
IIT ISM Dhanbad
Skills
- Training development
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Safety management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Change management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Facilities management
- Team building
- Negotiation
Current Office Address
Directors Office, DTI, DVC CTPS, Chandarpura, Jharkhand, 828403
Accomplishments
- Led successful allocation of 1,000 MW untapped power to Indian Railways and 200 MW to UPPCL.
- Instrumental in realization of ₹4,700 Cr long-pending dues from the State of Jharkhand-critical to DVC's financial turnaround.
- Received special commendation from Chairman, DVC and Joint Secretary (Thermal), Ministry of Power.
- Championed employee development and organizational growth through structured training and mentoring programs.
Permanent Residence
D 2503, Heritage Max, Sector-102, Gurugram, Haryana, 122505
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/01/70
Overseas And Special Trainings
- Corporate Management for Indian Power Industry (NGS-INCP), HIDA (Human Resource and Industry Development Association), Tokyo, Japan, One Week, Management Philosophy and Strategies
- Human Resource Management, XLRI Jamshedpur, 2 Weeks, HR issues, Legal issues, Training need assessment.
- Automation Of Electrical & C& I equipment, Biological Neuron Network & AI, IIT Kharagpur, 1 Week, Different Drives & Equip., Use of AI in automation, WNN, biological Neuron Network, Mobile networking etc.
- Knowledge Management, IIT Roorkee, 1 Week, Knowledge Management issue, ICT, Case study.
- Operation and Maintenance of Advanced Control Systems, N.T.P.C., Singrauli, 2 Months, PLC Systems, Pneumatic Instruments, EHG, Use of Control Systems in Modern Thermal Power Stations
Timeline
Dy. General Manager
Damodar Valley Corporation
12.2024 - 10.2024
Director (I/C) Training & Development
Damodar Valley Corporation
11.2024 - Current
Resident Director and Head of Office
Damodar Valley Corporation
05.2012 - 12.2022
Deputy Director (Thermal Power Monitoring)
Central Electricity Authority
06.2007 - 05.2012
Executive Engineer/ Sr Divisional Engineer
Damodar Valley Corporation
06.1995 - 06.2007
PGDM(BM) - Human Resource Management
MDI Gurgaon
Advance Diploma in Management - Operations Management
AIMA New Delhi
Master of Engineering - Software engineering
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra
Bachelor Of Engineering - Computer Sc. & Engineering
Madan Mohan Malviya Engg college (Now MMMUT)
Ph.D. - Management And Industrial Engineering
IIT ISM Dhanbad