Jishnu Barua has been appointed Chairperson of CERC vide Ministry of Power’s Order dated 27.2.2023.

Barua was Chief Secretary, Govt of Assam from October 2020 to August 2022. Prior to this, he had been Additional Chief Secretary to Govt of Assam looking after various Departments of State Govt of Assam from August 2017 to Oct 2020. Post retirement, Shri Barua held the charge of Chairperson of Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd.

R.K. Singh, Union Minister for Power and NRE  administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to Jishnu Barua, Chairperson, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) here today. 

Jishnu Barua has been appointed Chairperson of CERC vide Ministry of Power’s Order dated 27.2.2023.

Barua was Chief Secretary, Govt of Assam from October 2020 to August 2022. Prior to this, he had been Additional Chief Secretary to Govt of Assam looking after various Departments of State Govt of Assam from August 2017 to Oct 2020. Post retirement, Shri Barua held the charge of Chairperson of Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. Shri Jishnu Barua holds M. Phil degree in Defence and Strategic Studies, PG (History) Degree and Graduation (Philosphy) degree.