Mumbai, 29th March 2025: Shri Shabdsharan N. Brahmbhatt and Dr. Jaganath C.M. Jodidhar have been appointed as Independent Directors on the Board of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) for a period of one-year, effective from March 28, 2025, or until further orders, whichever event occurs earlier. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, on behalf of the Hon’ble President of India, conveyed the appointment of the two Independent Directors to the Board of the Navratna CPSE.
Shri Brahmbhatt holds a bachelor’s degree in law as well as in Commerce. He is a Social Worker and a Lawyer. Dr. Jodidhar holds a bachelor’s degree in medicine from Kuvempu University, Karnataka and a Doctor of Medicine Degree in internal medicine from Kathmandu University, Nepal. He has over more than 23 years of experience in the medical industry. He is currently working as a consultant physician and diabetologist at Narayan Hospital, Thindlu, Byatarayanpura, Bengaluru.
Both Shri Brahmbhatt and Dr. Jodidhar have previously served as Independent Directors on IREDA’s Board for three years, also contributing significantly as Chairperson and Members of various Board-level committees.
Welcoming the new appointments, Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director, IREDA, stated: “We are happy to have Shri Brahmbhatt and Dr. Jodidhar back on our Board. Their vast experience and leadership will further strengthen IREDA’s corporate governance and strategic vision as we continue to drive India’s renewable energy transition. Their vision and approach during their previous tenure made an impact on IREDA’s growth, and we look forward to their continued contributions.”
