SJVN Limited has disclosed the brief profile of Smt. Arti Kujur, who was recently appointed as an Independent Director on its Board for a period of three years effective July 15, 2026. The appointment was made by the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The company submitted the profile to the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Smt. Arti Kujur is a Social Worker from Ranchi, Jharkhand. She holds a Bachelor's degree and two Postgraduate degrees in Political Science and Public Administration, along with an LL.B. from Ranchi University.

Professional Background

Smt. Kujur has significant experience in public administration and social welfare. She served as a Member of Ranchi Zila Parishad from November 30, 2010, to March 31, 2022. In this role, she managed administrative matters in rural and tribal areas, focusing on community engagement and facilitating access to government welfare schemes such as ration cards, housing, electricity, and water supply.

She also served as the Chairperson of the Jharkhand State Commission for Protection of Child Rights under the Women and Child Development Department, Jharkhand, from April 22, 2016, to April 22, 2019. Her work involved coordinating with government departments and legal authorities to address child trafficking, child labour, malnutrition, and exploitation.

Key Roles and Tenure

The filing confirmed that Smt. Arti Kujur is not related to any Director currently serving on the Board of SJVN Limited and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order. The appointment was communicated by Soumendra Das, Company Secretary of SJVN Limited.

Shri Shubh Karan Singh has ceased to be a Part-time Official Director of SJVN Limited effective July 20, 2026, following his relinquishment of charge as Special Secretary (MPP & Power) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The change in directorship was necessitated by a notification issued by the Department of Personnel, Government of Himachal Pradesh, on July 19, 2026.

The company informed the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The cessation was attributed to Shri Shubh Karan Singh stepping down from his government post, which determined his position on the board.

According to Article No. 33(d) of the Articles of Association of SJVN Limited, a Director representing a Ministry of the Government of India or any Administrative Department of the Government of Himachal Pradesh must retire upon ceasing to be an officer of that respective Ministry or Administrative Department. Consequently, Shri Shubh Karan Singh's tenure as Director concluded on July 20, 2026.

The notification regarding the relinquishment of charge was issued under Notification No. Per (A-IV)-B (6)-1/2026-Part. SJVN Limited has requested the exchanges to take the information on record.