New Delhi, Oct 21: Union Minister of Power Sushil Kumar Shinde today administered the oath of office and secrecy to Dr. V. K. Garg as Chairman of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Goa and Union Territories (UTs) except Delhi.

Prior to his appointment in JERC, Dr. Garg held the position of the Chairman and the Managing Director of Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC).

Having begun his career in Indian Economic Service (1973), his career spans a glorious 35 years encompassing, the Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Finance, ONGC and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

Dr. Garg holds degrees in MBA, PhD (Business Administration) and MA (Economics) with specialization in Money and Public Finance.