Former Diplomat Anil Kumar Trigunayat has joined the NTPC Board as Additional Director.
NTPC Ltd. (National Thermal Power Corporation), a leading Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, has appointed Anil Kumar Trigunayat, a retired Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, as an Additional Independent Director on its board. His tenure begins April 17, 2025, and will last for one year or until further orders.
A Distinguished Diplomatic Career
A 1989-batch IFS officer, Trigunayat brings over three decades of diplomatic expertise to the role. His career highlights include:
Director General/Joint Secretary for the Gulf & Haj Divisions, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi
Deputy Chief of Mission (Ambassador-rank) at the Indian Embassy in Moscow
Ambassador of India to Jordan & Libya and High Commissioner to Malta (2012–2016)
Key postings in Nigeria, Russia, Sweden, the USA, Bangladesh, Mongolia, and Côte d’Ivoire
Crisis Management & Strategic Leadership
Trigunayat played a pivotal role in crisis management and evacuation operations for Indian nationals in conflict zones like Libya and Nigeria. His strategic acumen also extends to economic diplomacy, having served as:
Trade Commissioner in New York
Deputy Head of Mission in Sweden, Russia, and Nigeria
Academic & Policy Contributions
A postgraduate in Physics, he specialized in Russian history, culture, and language and conducted research at Oxford University on “WTO and Regional Trading Blocs.” Beyond diplomacy, he actively engages in public policy, education, and international trade, holding leadership roles such as:
Distinguished Fellow & Head of West Asia Experts Group, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF)
Non-Executive Chairman, Atmanirbhar Global Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AGCCI)
Adviser, National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
Board Member, Raisina House, USANAS Foundation, and India-Japan Foundation
TEDx Speaker & Peace Ambassador (Unity.Earth, Australia)
Strengthening NTPC’s Global Vision
Trigunayat’s appointment aligns with NTPC’s expansion in domestic and international energy markets. His strategic insights, economic diplomacy experience, and global network are expected to bolster the company’s governance and cross-border collaborations.
About NTPC Ltd.:
A Maharatna CPSU, NTPC is India’s largest integrated power utility, generating and distributing electricity across the nation.
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