NLCIL CMD awarded with IPMA Project Director (level A) Certificate Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLCIL has been conferred with Prestigious International Project Management Association (IPMA) Project Director (Level A) Certificate of competency for his commitment in executing various complex projects at the strategic level and for his exemplary leadership skills. The certificate was awarded to Prasanna Kumar Motupalli by Padmabhushan Dr. Sivathanu Pillai, President, PMA, India & Founder and Former MD, CEO of Brahmos Aerospace, in a function held at Yegneshwaran Auditorium, Learning & Development Centre, NLCIL on 18.01.2025.
Functional Directors of NLCIL, Samir Swarup, M Venkatachalam, and Thiru Appakannu Govindarajan, Chief Vigilance Officer, NLCIL, participated in the event. T Srinivasan, Regional Director, PMA, India, and Senior Officials from NLCIL also graced the occasion.
The International Project Management Association (IPMA) is a federation of around 70-member associations across the globe which provides qualification standards for individuals working in project, programme and portfolio management while the PMA level A certification is the highest internationally recognised level as project, programme and/or portfolio professional, recognised in over 70 countries. With this certification, Prasanna Kumar Motupalli has joined the elite band of around 500 people in the world and only forty people in India to acquire the coveted IPMA level A certification status.
In his address, NLCIL CMD, Prasanna Kumar Motupalli stressed upon the importance of Project Management in Industry today. He recalled his achieving of the “D” Level certification from IPMA 15 years back and recounted how the certification enabled him to execute challenging projects within short timelines efficiently. He exhorted all employees to get various levels of certification from IPMA to enable a positive transformation of the performance of the company. He also said that achieving the “A” level certification was a dream come true for him. Dedicating this achievement to NLCIL his present organization, the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited and NTPC where he worked earlier and his family members, he also expressed his thanks to IPMA.
Dr. Sivathanu Pillai, President, IPMA (India), made an impactful power point presentation on “Building a Sustainable Future for India” tracing the evolution of the Nation and the concepts of AI, Quantum transformation, Fusion Energy, Energy Security which would set the roadmap for India’s future. He lauded Prasanna Kumar Motupalli for his visionary leadership and innovative approaches that earned him the Level “A” certification from IPMA.
This Certification will benefit NLCIL in successfully executing various projects and will demonstrate the Company’s commitment to excelling in project management. Such prestigious certification will help significantly in providing confidence to clients that the company can handle their business efficiently and cost-effectively.
As part of bringing young talents into the execution of present and future projects, 35 Executives from various Units of NLCIL were awarded IPMA “C” Level & “D” Level Certificates in Project Management at the event.
Such programs, followed worldwide, go a long way in promoting and spreading NLCIL’s spirit of Project Excellence across industries in terms of project management, performance, approach, and results.
Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLCIL, Honored with IPMA Level A Certification
Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLCIL, has been awarded the prestigious International Project Management Association (IPMA) Project Director (Level A) Certificate. This recognition is a testament to his exceptional leadership and commitment to executing complex strategic projects with excellence.
The certificate was presented by Padmabhushan Dr. Sivathanu Pillai, President of PMA India and Founder and Former MD & CEO of Brahmos Aerospace, at a ceremony held on January 18, 2025, at Yegneshwaran Auditorium, Learning & Development Centre, NLCIL. The event was attended by Shri Samir Swarup, Director (HR), Shri M. Venkatachalam, Director (Power), Thiru Appakannu Govindarajan, Chief Vigilance Officer, NLCIL, Shri T. Srinivasan, Regional Director, PMA India, and other senior officials from NLCIL.
The IPMA is a global federation of over 70 member associations, offering certification standards for professionals in project, program, and portfolio management. The Level A certification is the highest recognition in the field and is acknowledged in more than 70 countries. With this achievement, Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli joins an elite group of only 500 individuals worldwide, including 40 in India, who hold this distinguished status.
This certification is expected to enhance NLCIL’s project management capabilities, ensuring the successful execution of various projects while reinforcing the company’s reputation for efficiency and reliability. It also underscores NLCIL’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of project excellence and bolsters client confidence in the organization’s ability to deliver cost-effective and high-quality outcomes.