New Delhi, 16 April 2026: The Public Enterprises Selection held interview for the selection of Chairman & Managing Director, NLC India Limited. The PESB has recommended the name of Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, NLC India Limited. Presently she is serving as Director (Finance), Neyveli Lignite Corporation (India) Limited.
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya is a seasoned professional with over 28 years of experience in Central, State and Private-owned Organizations. Dr. Acharya is a Fellow member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountant and an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Honors) from Utkal University, Odisha, a Bachelor’s in Law (LLB) from MS Law College, Cuttack, Odisha, Master’s in Commerce from Ravenshaw University, Odisha and obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).
Dr. Acharya’s professional journey encompasses diverse roles in Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Mining and Transport Sector.
His expertise lies in areas such as Accounts, Taxation, Project Finance, Fund Raising and Automation. His professional exposure extends to system improvement, digitisation, empowerment and collaboration initiatives
