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Politics
Ganesh Chettri Sworn In as Chairperson of Sikkim State Electricity Regulatory Commission
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 09:31 AM
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Ganesh Chettri took oath today as the new chairperson of the Sikkim State Electricity Regulatory Commission, signalling a leadership shift in the state's power sector.
Sikkim's power regulator, the Sikkim State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SSERC), witnessed the swearing‑in of Ganesh Chettri as its chairperson. The oath‑taking ceremony was conducted under the auspices of the state government, marking the commencement of Chettri's tenure.
Chettri, a veteran administrator with extensive experience in the energy sector, is expected to steer SSERC through ongoing reforms aimed at improving electricity supply reliability and tariff rationalisation across the state.
The appointment comes at a time when Sikkim is focusing on expanding renewable energy projects and strengthening grid infrastructure. Observers anticipate that Chettri's leadership will play a crucial role in aligning the commission's policies with the state's sustainability goals.
State officials reiterated their confidence in Chettri's ability to uphold consumer interests while fostering a conducive environment for power producers.
The oath ceremony was attended by senior bureaucrats and representatives of the electricity department, underscoring the significance of the regulatory body in Sikkim's development agenda.
Chettri, a veteran administrator with extensive experience in the energy sector, is expected to steer SSERC through ongoing reforms aimed at improving electricity supply reliability and tariff rationalisation across the state.
The appointment comes at a time when Sikkim is focusing on expanding renewable energy projects and strengthening grid infrastructure. Observers anticipate that Chettri's leadership will play a crucial role in aligning the commission's policies with the state's sustainability goals.
State officials reiterated their confidence in Chettri's ability to uphold consumer interests while fostering a conducive environment for power producers.
The oath ceremony was attended by senior bureaucrats and representatives of the electricity department, underscoring the significance of the regulatory body in Sikkim's development agenda.