An IAS officer of the 2001 batch of the West Bengal cadre, Dr Salim hails from the southern state of Kerala.
West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited
Dr P B Salim, chairman and managing director was awarded the Chief Executive of the Year award by ASSOCHAM at the Energy Excellence Awards 2025, yesterday. This award is in recognition of his contribution to the growth of WBPDCL.
Under the leadership of Mr Salim, the West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL), a premier thermal power generating enterprise has embarked on a remarkable journey in the power sector.
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An IAS officer of the 2001 batch of the West Bengal cadre, Dr Salim hails from the southern state of Kerala.
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WBPDCL’s power plants at Sagardighi, Santaldih and Bakreswar have consistently ranked in the All India PLF ranking merit order. In a move towards self-sufficiency, WBPDCL’s captive coal production journey which started in 2019 has ensured zero dependency on external coal sources.
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