During the meeting, PFI presented an overview of its key activities, including research studies, publications and knowledge initiatives undertaken in support of the power sector. The Committee discussed the Foundation’s role as a think tank in providing evidence-based research, policy inputs and strategic insights to facilitate informed decision-making and sustainable sectoral growth. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Shri Anshuman Srivastava, Executive Director, Power Foundation of India.

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The Conference brought together eminent experts, industry leaders, academicians, engineers, researchers and practitioners from across the nation and beyond to deliberate on the future of thermal power generation in an increasingly sustainable energy landscape.

The distinguished gathering was graced by several stalwarts of the power sector, including Shri Praveen Gupta, Member (Thermal), Central Electricity Authority ; Shri S. Suresh Kumar, IAS, Chairman, DVC; Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya, MD, STEAG Energy Services(India) Pvt. Ltd. .; Shri Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations), NTPC Ltd.; Shri Subrata Mandal, Director (O&M), The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd.; Shri Brajesh Kumar Singh, MD (Generation),CESC , among many other eminent dignitaries.

Advising emerging leaders, Dr Mittal stressed continuous learning, resilience, authentic communication and building a strong values-based leadership identity, stating that leadership is defined by influence and impact rather than titles. The conference also featured Ms Manju Gupta, Chair (WIE), CIGRE India, who outlined the WIE India Future Action Plan aimed at enhancing opportunities, visibility and leadership pathways for women in the energy sector. The conference was organised by CIGRE in association with the Central Electricity Authority, with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited as the gold sponsor and NTPC Limited, Grid Controller of India Limited and MahaGenco-MSPGCL as silver sponsors.

During the interactions, CMD Goyal briefed the CEA leadership on NHPC’s key initiatives and ongoing activities across various domains, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to advance India’s power sector. The meetings fostered strengthened coordination and shared commitment towards sustainable energy development.

– Event witnessed participation from over 45+ distribution, generation, and transmission companies across India

Bengaluru, March 6, 2025: Tata Power Odisha and Delhi Discoms achieved a significant national recognition as linemen from these utilities were felicitated by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on Lineman Diwas 2025 in New Delhi.

The company operates distribution companies in Odisha, Delhi, Mumbai, and Ajmer, serving 12.5 million consumers through its Discoms, delivering reliable and affordable electricity to both urban and rural communities across these regions.

A special recognition segment honoured four high-performing Discoms and five Best Linemen. Among the awardees were Ladu Kishore Pradhan from TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd. and Jai Hind from Tata Power-DDL for their exemplary contributions to power distribution and service reliability.

More than 160 linemen and linewomen from over 45 state and private power distribution, generation, and transmission companies across India participated in the event, including representatives from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.

Established in 2021, Lineman Diwas acknowledges the unwavering commitment of frontline workers who maintain India’s power infrastructure. This year’s event, graced by Shri Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson and Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government of India, Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power, highlighted the dedication of these professionals, who work in extreme weather conditions to ensure uninterrupted electricity for millions of consumers.

The recent Cyclone Dana in Odisha caused  widespread disruptions in power network. Linemen from Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms rose to the occasion and played a pivotal role in swiftly restoring power to hospitals, schools, banks, and essential services, often working under hazardous conditions.

Their extraordinary service was recognized at the national level, reinforcing their indispensable role in disaster recovery and power restoration.

Beyond recognition, Tata Power-led Discoms continue to prioritize the well-being of their linemen. Regular safety training programs are conducted equipping linemen with essential skills and knowledge. The focus remains on building a Zero Harm Culture, ensuring safety remains at the core of operations.

This marks the second major national-level acknowledgment for Tata Power Discoms following the recently released Discom Ratings by the Ministry of Power. Tata Power-led distribution companies (Discoms) have secured top national rankings among 63 power utilities in India, reaffirming company’s leadership in the sector.

This conference served as a platform to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and strengthen the collective resilience against cyberattacks in the Indian power sector.