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Toward Transparent Governance

Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of MHADA, recently reviewed the progress of major redevelopment projects like Abhyudayanagar, Gandhinagar, and Patra Chawl under the 100-day action plan. He directed the initiation of tenders for Bandra Reclamation, Adarsh Nagar, and Worli colonies. To boost transparency and reduce RTI requests, MHADA will upload over 15 crore official documents online, while safeguarding sensitive information. He announced that eligibility for over one lakh mill workers under the Girni Kamgar scheme has been finalised. Under his leadership, MHADA is advancing transparent governance, efficient housing delivery, and better public service across Maharashtra.

Powering the East 

Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director at JSW Energy, is steering the company’s largest greenfield investment— a Rs 160 billion, 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal  power plant in Salboni, West Bengal. The project marks JSW’s entry into eastern India and is among the most cost-efficient in the country, while creating thousands of jobs and boosting regional industrialisation.

Infrastructure Push for Mmr 

Harsh Baweja, Director (Finance), REC, formalised a landmark `Rs 1 trillion MoU with MMRDA to finance infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Signed during IGF Mumbai NXT 25, the commitment underscores REC’s pivotal role in supporting urban mobility, housing, and essential infrastructure over the next five years.

Delivering India’s Largest Ipp Wind Order 

Kailash Tarachandani, Group CEO – Renewables Business, Inox Wind, announced the receipt of a 990 MW turnkey wind project order from Purvah Green, a CESC subsidiary. The project, spread across multiple locations, will begin phased commissioning in FY26 and marks a significant milestone, further deepening the company’s relationship with its esteemed customer.


Toward Transparent GovernanceSanjeev Jaiswal, IAS, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of MHADA, recently reviewed the progress of major redevelopment projects like Abhyudayanagar, Gandhinagar, and Patra Chawl under the 100-day action plan. He directed the initiation of tenders for Bandra Reclamation, Adarsh Nagar, and Worli colonies. To boost transparency and reduce RTI requests, MHADA will upload over 15 crore official documents online, while safeguarding sensitive information. He announced that eligibility for over one lakh mill workers under the Girni Kamgar scheme has been finalised. Under his leadership, MHADA is advancing transparent governance, efficient housing delivery, and better public service across Maharashtra.Powering the East Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director at JSW Energy, is steering the company’s largest greenfield investment— a Rs 160 billion, 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal  power plant in Salboni, West Bengal. The project marks JSW’s entry into eastern India and is among the most cost-efficient in the country, while creating thousands of jobs and boosting regional industrialisation.Infrastructure Push for Mmr Harsh Baweja, Director (Finance), REC, formalised a landmark `Rs 1 trillion MoU with MMRDA to finance infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Signed during IGF Mumbai NXT 25, the commitment underscores REC’s pivotal role in supporting urban mobility, housing, and essential infrastructure over the next five years.Delivering India’s Largest Ipp Wind Order Kailash Tarachandani, Group CEO – Renewables Business, Inox Wind, announced the receipt of a 990 MW turnkey wind project order from Purvah Green, a CESC subsidiary. The project, spread across multiple locations, will begin phased commissioning in FY26 and marks a significant milestone, further deepening the company’s relationship with its esteemed customer.

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