Punjab Newsline | Panchkula/Shimla
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) Chairman and former SJVN Limited Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Nand Lal Sharma passed away at the age of 63. He suffered a brain stroke on Saturday and was admitted to a private hospital in Panchkula, where he breathed his last at around 1:30 a.m.
A native of Himachal Pradesh, Sharma was widely regarded as a seasoned administrator in India's power sector. Before being appointed Chairman of HERC by the Haryana Government, he served as the CMD of Shimla-based SJVN Limited. In July 2023, he was also given the additional charge of Chairman of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
With nearly 18 years of experience in the power sector and 16 years in administrative services, Sharma played a key role in strengthening SJVN and overseeing several major power projects and expansion initiatives during his tenure.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep grief over Sharma's demise. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said Sharma served the people with dedication while holding several important positions and made a significant contribution to the growth of SJVN. He prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.
