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Bijay Kumar Mohanty Takes Additional Charge as IREDA CMD

4 July 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSBijay KumarMohanty TakesAdditional Chargeas IREDA CMD4 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Bijay Kumar Mohanty was given additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) in early July 2026. Appointment items are regular exam questions.

Key facts

  • Appointee: Bijay Kumar Mohanty, currently Director (Finance) and CFO of IREDA.
  • Post: additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).
  • Effective date: 1 July 2026 according to AffairsCloud; BankExamsToday reports 30 June 2026.
  • Duration: three months, after the superannuation of Pradip Kumar Das.
  • Experience: over 27 years in the power and renewable energy sectors, including senior roles at REC Limited.

About IREDA

IREDA is India’s leading financing institution for renewable energy projects. The arrangement ensures continuity of leadership at the agency while a regular head is arranged.

Exam angle

  • Remember the name and the capacity: additional charge, not a regular appointment.
  • The outgoing CMD is Pradip Kumar Das.
  • IREDA = Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, a renewable energy financier.

Test yourself

1. Bijay Kumar Mohanty took additional charge as CMD of which organisation?

He took additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of IREDA.

2. What post did Bijay Kumar Mohanty hold at IREDA before the additional charge?

He was IREDA's Director (Finance) and CFO.

3. For how long is Mohanty's additional charge as IREDA CMD?

The additional charge was given for three months.

Sources: AffairsCloud Current Affairs 4 July 2026, BankExamsToday one-liner 4th July 2026

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