Who Is Rameshwar Prasad Gupta - and Why Govt Fired Him Early? All You Need to Know

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Who is RP Gupta?

Rameshwar Prasad Gupta, a retired IAS officer, took over as Chairman and Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on June 15, 2023. He had a notable career in the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

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Leadership Experience

Before SECI, Gupta was Secretary at the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. His diverse experience played a key role in his leadership at SECI.

Educational & Professional Legacy

Gupta holds an aerospace engineering degree from IIT Kanpur and has contributed to the Ministry of Coal and NITI Aayog, bringing valuable expertise to his leadership roles.

Sudden Termination

On May 10, 2025, the Union Government suddenly removed Gupta from his post before his term ended. The dismissal took effect immediately, with no prior notice.

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SECI’s Role in Adani Case

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is probing Adani and Reliance Power for possible misrepresentation in clean energy deals. SECI was named but denied any wrongdoing.

Gupta’s Response

Gupta responded by stating there was no wrongdoing by SECI. He clarified that no irregularities were mentioned in relation to SECI in the ongoing Adani case.

No Reason Specified

The government’s official notification did not provide any clear reasons for Gupta’s removal, leaving questions unanswered.

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