Leadership Shuffle at SECI: Santosh Kumar Sarangi Takes Charge

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has appointed Santosh Kumar Sarangi as the interim Chairman and Managing Director of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). This decision follows the abrupt termination of Rameshwar Prasad Gupta, whose ousting left the role vacant until the regular incumbent is named.

Gupta's removal was sanctioned by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet and took effect immediately, as noted in a recent personnel ministry order. Although no specific reasons were provided, speculation has arisen due to ongoing allegations against the Adani Group, suggesting underlying political and economic dimensions.

Sarangi's leadership comes at a pivotal time for SECI, a Navratna central public sector undertaking tasked with expanding India's renewable energy reach. As investigations continue on related fronts, SECI remains under the spotlight—especially given its new leadership amidst controversies surrounding corporate sectors.

(With inputs from agencies.)