- Singareni CMD role given to IAS officer Krishna Bhaskar
- Singareni CMD appointment follows end of Balaram tenure
Hyderabad, Dec 17 (Maxim News): The Singareni CMD appointment has placed senior IAS officer Krishna Bhaskar at the helm of the state owned coal mining major. The Telangana government appointed him as the Chairman and Managing Director of Singareni Corporation. The decision came after the completion of the tenure of Balaram, who earlier held the post.
Krishna Bhaskar is a 2012 batch IAS officer. He is currently serving as the Chairman and Managing Director of TG Genco. He is also working as Special Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka. According to the official order, he will continue as the in charge chairman of Singareni until further orders.
The Singareni CMD appointment marks another key responsibility for Krishna Bhaskar, who already holds important administrative roles in the state. Meanwhile, the government entrusted him with the Singareni leadership following the expiry of Balaram’s tenure. The order clearly states that he will continue in an in charge capacity, indicating continuity in administration at the coal company.
Krishna Bhaskar has prior experience in district administration as well. He earlier served as the District Collector of Sircilla for a long period. Later, he took charge as the head of the state government owned power generation company Genco. Therefore, the Singareni CMD role adds to his existing portfolio in the energy and power sector.
The Singareni CMD appointment is significant as Singareni Corporation plays a crucial role in the state’s coal production and energy supply chain. However, the government order did not specify the duration of his tenure. It only stated that Krishna Bhaskar will continue as in charge chairman until further instructions are issued.
Meanwhile, officials noted that the appointment ensures administrative continuity at Singareni after the completion of the previous CMD’s term. The government has not announced any other changes related to the corporation at this stage. Later, further orders may clarify whether Krishna Bhaskar will continue in a full time capacity or only as an interim arrangement.
For now, Krishna Bhaskar remains at the center of the state’s power and coal administration, holding charge of both Genco and Singareni. The Singareni CMD appointment reinforces his role in overseeing key public sector undertakings in Telangana. (Maxim News)
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