Key highlights included India’s indigenous SCADA–ADMS–OMS platform, advanced GeoAI-based asset mapping, real-time fault detection systems, and innovative solutions for last-mile electrification. PFC also highlighted its flagship National SCADA Resource Centre (NSRC), emphasising its commitment to capacity building and operational excellence across utilities. A Micro Substation – a low-cost solution for last-mile power access developed in Japan- was a major feature of the PFC Pavilion.

Led by Smt. Parminder Chopra, CMD, PFC, these initiatives reflect the organisation’s strategic focus on enabling a resilient, efficient, and self-reliant power ecosystem aligned with national priorities.

The PFC pavilion attracted significant attention from policymakers, industry leaders, and DISCOMs, with live demonstrations showcasing the real-world impact of RDSS-led modernisation efforts. PFC’s involvement at BES 2026 reaffirms its vital role in powering India’s next phase of energy transformation through innovation, digitalisation, and sustainable infrastructure.

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The session was chaired by Shashank Misra, Joint Secretary (Distribution), Ministry of Power, and commenced with welcome remarks by T. S. C. Bosh, Director (Projects), REC Limited, who set the context for deliberations. Industry perspectives were presented by IEEMA, followed by insights from leading DISCOMs on best practices, including SCADA indigenization and the application of AI/ML in power distribution.

A panel discussion moderated with senior officials—Pranav Tayal (Director MoP), Saurav Kumar Shah (Executive Director PFC), and Prabhat Kumar Singh (Executive Director REC)—highlighted India’s preparedness to strengthen domestic manufacturing and supply chains. The discussion emphasized scaling proven DISCOM practices such as compact substations, planned underground cabling with GIS-based fault management, SCADA–DMS–OMS integration, and RT-DAS, while addressing critical gaps in import-dependent materials. The panel also underscored the need to reinforce standards, interoperability, and testing infrastructure to ensure reliability and resilience at scale.

The session concluded with closing remarks by Ravi Dhawan, Director (Distribution), Ministry of Power.

The Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 continues to serve as a pivotal platform for fostering collaboration among industry, government, and utilities, aligning efforts towards the vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047.

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