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SHRI DEVENDER SINGH Government Nominee Director
SHRI VENUGOPAL N. DHOOT Independent Director
41st ANNUAL REPORT 2009-10
Shri Devender Singh, 48 years, currently the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Power, where he is
incharge of Rural Electrification, Energy Conservation, International Cooperation, Vigilance,
Demand Side Management and Distribution. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and
Communication from the Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi and Master’s Degree in Business
Administration from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad. He has been a part
of the IAS since 1987 in the Haryana cadre and has been in the Civil Services for about 22 years.
Prior to joining Ministry of Power, Government of India, he has also served as Deputy
Commissioner, Gurgaon, Haryana, Deputy Commissioner Karnal, Director Industries and Managing
Director, Haryana Supply and Marketing Federation. He was Managing Director, Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative
Federation Limited. He joined the Board of REC on August 29, 2007.
Shri Devender Singh was holding Nil equity shares in the Company as on 31st March 2010.
Shri Venugopal N. Dhoot, 59 years, is an Independent Director on the Board of REC since December
20, 2007. Mr. Venugopal N. Dhoot is an Engineering Graduate from Pune University. He is one of
the Promoters of Videocon Group of Companies with diverse interests in the fields of Consumer
Electronics and Home Appliances, Oil & Gas, Power and Telecommunications. He is instrumental
in the growth of Videocon group with his rich and diverse experience of over 31 years. He was
the President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry in India. He is also holding
the post of the President of the Electronic Industries Association of Marathwada. He is also an
Advisor to the Government of Orissa on issues of industrial development in Orissa. He is a
Member of the Executive Committee of Marathwada Export Association, a Member of Advisory
Committee of Poona University Information Employment and Guidance and a Member of Assam Investment Advisory
Board.
Shri Venugopal N.Dhoot was holding Nil equity shares in the Company as on 31st March 2010.
DR. M. GOVINDA RAO Independent Director
Dr. M. Govinda Rao, aged 63 years, is an Independent Director on the Board of REC since December
20, 2007. He has a Doctoral Degree in Economics. He is a Member of the Economic Advisory
Council to the Prime Minister of India. He is presently the Director, National Institute of Public
Finance and Policy (NIPFP). Prior to this, Dr. Rao was Director, Institute for Social and Economic
Change, Bangalore (1998-2002), Fellow, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian
National University (1995-1998), Professor at NIPFP(1985-1995) and Economic Advisor to the
Finance Commission, Government of India (1987-1990). He is a Member of Board of Governors of
Institute of Economic Growth, New Delhi, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore
and Madras School of Economics, Chennai. He has been a Consultant to the World Bank,
International Monetary Fund, Asian Development Bank and UNDP and worked in several developing countries on various
development issues. He is an Independent Director on the Board of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) as well.
Dr. Rao is also a Member of the Local Board of Reserve Bank of India for the Southern Region. He has authored 13 Books and
Monographs and a number of research papers in national and international journals on various economic policy issues.
Dr. M. Govinda Rao was holding Nil equity shares in the Company as on 31st March 2010.