Grid Controller of India Limited

As part of the India-USA Trilateral Development Partnership (TRi DEP), GRID-INDIA is hosting a two-week programme focused on Capacity Strengthening for Modernized Grid Management and Enhanced Power Systems for 25 member delegation from Tanzania comprising of participants from Ministry, Regulatory bodies, Utilities, Academic Institutes and Private sector in Tanzania. The programme was inaugurated on 16th September 2024 by Ms. S. Usha, Head of the National Load Despatch Centre, marking a significant step forward in fostering knowledge exchange and innovation within the power sector. By bringing together industry experts, key stakeholders, and partners, this event reinforces GRID-INDIA’s dedication to driving global energy resilience, enhancing grid efficiency, and supporting the transition to sustainable, clean energy solutions. As part of the TriDEP program, the Tanzanian delegates, accompanied by the GRID-INDIA team, conducted a technical visit to the Multi-Terminal HVDC facility in Agra on September 21, 2024. During the visit, the team toured the HVDC site and engaged in discussions with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited officials as well as GRID-INDIA. A technical presentation was delivered to the delegates, providing an in-depth understanding of the Multi-Terminal HVDC system. The delegates expressed their appreciation for the valuable insights shared during the visit. We look forward to the fruitful discussions and collaborative efforts over the next two weeks, which will further strengthen our vision of a greener, more efficient power ecosystem across the globe. #GridIndia #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #GridManagement #TRiDEP #InternationalCooperation

GRID-INDIA successfully concluded its 15th Annual General Meeting on 18.09.2024 through hybrid mode from its Registered Office in New Delhi (Deemed Venue). Shri S.R. Narasimhan, CMD, GRID-INDIA chaired the meeting and was attended by all the Directors on the Board of the Company, CFO and Government Nominee Directors, Company Secretary, Representative from the Ministry of Power and Statutory and Secretarial Auditors.

GRID-INDIA participated in the 17th 'POWERGEN & Indian Utility Week 2024' at Yashoobhomi, New Delhi (4th-6th Sep), showcasing our journey towards ensuring power reliability across the nation at our dedicated pavilion. Our CMD, Sh. S R Narasimhan, delivered insightful perspectives as a distinguished panellist during the Industry Plenary session, emphasizing GRID-INDIA's pivotal role in steering India's Energy Future. He highlighted GRID-INDIA's policy advocacy on Flexibilization of conventional generation, enabling flexible operation of thermal fleets, optimized hydro resources, and diurnal and seasonal deployment of gas-based generation. GRID-INDIA has been honored with the prestigious "Grid Operator of the Year" award! This recognition by the Governing Council of POWERGEN India, Indian Utility Week & BHARAT ELECTRICITY Awards 2024 underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence in the Indian power sector. On behalf of GRID-INDIA, the recognition was received by Sh. Paresh Ranpara, Director (HR), Sh. Sanjay Mehrotra, Director (Finance) and Sh. Manoj Kumar Agrawal, Executive Director. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of entire GRID-INDIA team. During the event, Sh. R K Porwal, Director (System Operation), highlighted the need for flexibility in RE integration, citing barriers like mindset, tech, and market structure, and welcomed thermal fleet flexibility (55% to 40% turn down). On the final day of the event, Sh. SC Saxena, Director (Market Operation), emphasized that India’s rapidly rising RE integration is similar to international trends discussed at the recent CIGRE session in Paris. Shri Saxena highlighted the importance of shortened LT contracts, frequent capacity auctions, dynamic price caps, and deploying demand response as an ancillary service to build the electricity markets of tomorrow. #POWERGENINDIA #ENERGY #GridOperatorOfTheYear Narasimhan S.R. | Paresh Ranpara | Rajiv Porwal | Samir Chandra Saxena | #SanjayMehrotra

Another Feather in the Cap! GRID-INDIA proudly receives the "Emerging HR for Greater Good (HRGG)" award at the National Conclave for CPSEs, organized by XLRI Jamshedpur on Aug 26-27, 2024. This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering an empowering and inclusive workplace. A big round of applause to our HR team at GRID-INDIA! This award is a testament to our dedication to creating a culture of excellence and continuous development. Together, we're driving positive change and setting new benchmarks in the power sector! #HRExcellence #Leadership

Team GRID-INDIA comprising of 16 delegates, cheered by former CMD Mr. K.V.S Baba is actively contributing at #CIGRE Session 2024 in Paris, France. On Day 2, Mr. S.R. Narasimhan, CMD GRID-INDIA and the current President of GO15 was an invited speaker in the Opening panel discussions and the CEO forum where he spoke on the ongoing energy transition and shared his vision for future power systems. Special Rapporteurs for Study Committees C5 (Mr. S. C. Saxena, for Electricity Markets and regulation) and C2 (Mr. Vivek Pandey, for power system operation and control) are from GRID-INDIA. On Day 3, Shri Pandey presented at the Large Disturbance Workshop and is scheduled to speak on CIGRE TV on 30 Aug 2024. This year, 18 technical papers from GRID-INDIA have been accepted for presentation in six different study committees C1, C2, C4, C5, D2 and B4. GRID-INDIA team is actively contributing in the study committee group discussion meetings, poster sessions workshops, and next generation network (NGN) activities. #MOP, #CIGRE2024, #CIGRENGN, #CIGRE, GO 15. Reliable and Sustainable Power Grids. | #BoseAnjan, Soonee Sushil Kumar | KVS Baba | Narasimhan S.R. | Samir Chandra Saxena | Vivek Pandey #CIGREINDIA

Building Future-Ready Leaders!! GRID-INDIA is committed to nurturing leadership potential and cultivating future-ready leaders across all levels of the organization. As part of this vision, we recently organized a 2-day Assessment Development Centre (ADC) titled "परख/PARAKH 2024 - Performance Assessment, Review & Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development" on August 22-23, 2024, in Delhi, in collaboration with Thomas Assessments. The event was inaugurated by Sh. Paresh R. Ranpara, Director (HR), GRID-INDIA, who motivated participants by emphasizing the critical role of developing the next generation of leaders to ensure GRID-INDIA remains a future-ready organization. This program focuses on holistic leadership development, equipping participants with essential skills through psychometric assessments, case studies, group discussions, and personalized feedback sessions. #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureReady #PARAKH2024 #LeadershipExcellence

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒!✨ We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Flex India 2024, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry at the India Habitat Centre(IHC), New Delhi. In partnership with the Electric Power Research Institute, we’re hosting the 2nd edition of this event, focusing on "Preparing India's Coal-fired Power Plants for Flexible Operations." Special addresses during the inaugural session were presented by: ·      Mr. Ravindra Kumar, Chairman of Flex India 2024 & Director (Operations), NTPC Limited ·      Rajiv Porwal, Director (System Operations), Grid Controller of India Limited ·      Mr. B.C. Mallick, Principal Chief Engineer-II, Central Electricity Authority (Cea) ·      Stephen Storm, Program Manager, EPRI The conference featured over 100 participants from major thermal power plants, including NTPC, Adani, BHEL, CESC, Nabha Power, Delhi Pollution Control, and Gujarat State Electricity Corporation, as well as other key stakeholders. Stay tuned for more details and sneak peeks! We have an interesting lineup of people attending the event and will explore critical topics such as overcoming operational challenges, international experiences, and case studies on successful flexible operations. Confederation of Indian Industry #HappeningNow #EventLaunch #CIIEnergy #CIIEvents #CIIFlexIndia #PowerPlants #IHC #NewDelhi #FlexibleOperations #EnergyEfficiency #Power #EnergySavings #LeadingSustainability #GreenBusiness #PoweringtheFuture #CaseStudies

In an effort to foster Industry-Academia & Stakeholder collaboration, ERLDC, GRID-INDIA successfully organized a two-day training program on "Reactive Power Management" in technical collaboration with the IEEE PES Kolkata chapter. The program saw active participation from over 70 representatives across RLDCs, SLDCs, WBPDCL, DVC, NTPC, NHPC, OHPC, IPPs, ERPC, and POWERGRID . Eminent faculty members covered a range of contemporary topics on reactive power management. To boost participant engagement, an "Educational Tour" was arranged to the underground GIS substation of CESC. The event concluded with the distribution of participation certificates by IEEE PES Kolkata chapter, marking a new chapter in collaboration. IEEE PES Chapter Kolkata Section #IndustryAcademia #PowerManagement #ERLDC

As we celebrate our 78th #IndependenceDay, we honor the sacrifices of our freedom fighters whose courage secured our liberty. At GRID-INDIA, we’re inspired by their legacy as we strive for a sustainable future with reliability and innovation. Let’s unite for a prosperous nation. #JaiHind

To recognize research excellence in power systems, GRID-INDIA, in association with SIIC-IIT Kanpur, has launched the 13th edition of the GRID-INDIA Power System Awards (GIPSA) – 2024. Apply by 15.09.2024. For Eligibility & Submission details, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gFVhsz89 Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur (incubatoriitk)