Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, has conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) upon Shri Ravindra Kumar Tyagi, Chairman and Managing Director, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the power sector and advancements in electrical engineering, science, and technology. The honour was presented by Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, during the 55th Convocation Ceremony. A distinguished technocrat and innovator, Shri Tyagi has pioneered 1200 kV systems, eco-friendly transformers, and AI-based asset management solutions. He has represented India in international forums, chaired key technical bodies, and authored influential research papers. An alumnus of PEC and IIT Delhi, and a Fulbright Scholar from Carnegie Mellon University, Shri Tyagi’s 35-year career spans leadership roles across multiple domains of POWERGRID and India’s power sector.
PEC Chandigarh Honours POWERGRID CMD R. K. Tyagi with Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa)
