Government Appoints Akash Tripathi as Managing Director of SECI
Akash Tripathi, a 1998-batch IAS officer and currently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). Santosh Sarangi, IAS, Secretary, MNRE, will continue as Chairman of SECI.
August 26, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
SECI’s leadership structure is now formalised with Santosh Sarangi, IAS, Secretary, Minsitry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), continuing as Chairman. This governance framework provides for institutional oversight and dedicated executive direction across SECI’s expanding portfolio.
Santosh Sarangi, IAS, Chairman, SECI, and Secretary, MNRE, stated, “SECI operates at the core of India’s renewable energy implementation. Shri Tripathi’s appointment brings dedicated leadership for execution at scale, tighter institutional coordination, and delivery across emerging priorities like green hydrogen, energy storage, and green energy projects. This dual structure reflects the Ministry’s approach to enablement and accountability.”
The appointment is effective immediately. Prior to this, Tripathi was serving as an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power. Known for his technology-driven governance approach, Tripathy has previously presided over key roles including MD and CEO of Digital India Corporation, CEO of India Semiconductor Mission, and CEO of MyGov.in. In Madhya Pradesh, he worked extensively on e-governance, energy reforms, IT-enabled citizen services, and rural development.
SECI, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under MNRE, is the designated agency for implementing India’s national renewable energy initiatives, including competitive bidding for solar, wind, hybrid, energy storage, offshore wind, and green hydrogen projects etc.
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