Maj Gen RK Jha, AVSM**(Retd.) Director (Personnel) on 30.04.2024 interacted with the Executive Trainees of CPSEs under Ministry of Power

Maj Gen RK Jha , AVSM**( Retd.) Director (Personnel) on 30.04.2024 interacted with the Executive Trainees of CPSEs under Ministry of Power during the Foundation Course organized by NPTI at NPTI, Faridabad. 

"Energy Warriors" name was coined by Director (Personnel) in the programme while likening power professionals to army soldiers. He guided the assembled Indian power sector trainees having their training at NPTI, towards the path of successful and happy innings at workplace and contentment in their professional endeavors. 

A snapshot of Labour Day events across all locations

A snapshot of Labour Day events across all locations

The Foundation Day commemorating 123rd Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s visit to Shillong, was held at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Shillong on 27th April 2024

The Foundation Day commemorating 123rd Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s visit to Shillong, was held at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Shillong on 27th April 2024.

The 400kV, 3x26.667 MVAR Bus Reactor with GIS Bay has been charged and put into service 2024 at Panyor Lower HPS from 14:21Hrs of 16-04-2024

The 400kV, 3x26.667 MVAR Bus Reactor with GIS Bay has been charged and put into service 2024 at Panyor Lower HPS from 14:21Hrs of 16-04-2024. Commissioning of 400kV, 3 X 26.666 MVAR Bus Reactor with GIS Bay has reduced 8 kV to 9 kV in the Grid and improved the overall system functionality of Grid operation. Despite severe site constraints, the commissioning of the 400kV, 3 X 26.666 MVAR Bus Reactor with GIS Bay has been done in PLHPS, within a record time of 111 days, after handing over of Civil Foundations, which is also the first 400 kV outdoor GIS Bay commissioned by SEIMENS in the country. Further, approval for the Energization of 400kV GIS Bay has been received from the Chief Electrical Inspectorate, CEA, MoP within one and half days along with First Time Charging Clearance from NERLDC, Grid Controller of India Ltd. 

Due to severe voltage rise in the NER Grid during the lean Hydro period and as there was no Bus Reactor at Panyor LHPS (formerly Ranganadi HEP), NEEPCO, it was decided in the meeting of the North Eastern Region Standing Committee on Transmission (NERSCT) in Nov'2019, to install 400kV, 3 X 26.667 MVAR Bus Reactor with GIS Bay adjacent to the existing 400kV AIS, PLHPS to address the problem.

The team for implementing the 400kV, 3X26.667 MVAR Bus Reactor with GIS Bay was led by Sri Tarh Naga, Sr. Manager (E/M), PLHPS, NEEPCO.
 

3rd & 4th quarter O&M Review Meeting

3rd & 4th quarter O&M Review Meeting was held on 6th April 2024 at Kameng Hydro Power Station, Arunachal Pradesh

The entire NEEPCO family celebrate its 49th Foundation Day on 2nd April, 2024

The entire NEEPCO family came together with much enthusiasm and exuberance to celebrate its 49th Foundation Day on 2nd April, 2024. This eventful day elevated with the gracious presence of Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC & NEEPCO in the celebrations held at Corporate Office, Shillong which was virtually connected with all the Power Stations and locations of NEEPCO. The event was also graced by the presence of Director (Finance), Director (Technical) and Director (Personnel). Shri B Maharana, Director (Finance) in his welcome speech, said that with the continual guidance and support of the CMD, NEEPCO has achieved its targets in the preceding year and looked forward to more accomplishments and success.

Addressing the NEEPCO family on the occasion, CMD expressed his satisfaction at the progress made by NEEPCO, despite the difficult conditions prevailing in the region and also exhorted that we can expeditiously execute our projects with good planning and management. Expressing optimism about the progress of the Umiam hydel power project and pump storage projects in Meghalaya, CMD referred to his meeting with Hon'ble Chief Minister, Meghalaya Conrad K. Sangma held on 01/04/24 in the presence of Director (Personnel), NEEPCO. During the meeting with Hon'ble Chief Minister, deliberations transpired on how to start the work on the pump storage projects and Umiam hydel project.

During his address, CMD also reiterated the Corporation’s commitment to clean and green energy. As ways of motivating and appreciating the team, Awards for Best Performing Power Station were given away during the function. For hydro the first prize have been bagged by Panyor Lower Hydro Power Station, Arunachal Pradesh followed by Tuirial Hydro Power Station, Mizoram and Pare Hydro Power Station, Arunachal Pradesh who have been conferred with the second and third prize respectively. For gas based, the first prize went to Agartala Gas Based Power Station, Tripura whilst Assam Gas Based Power Station, Assam secured the second prize.

NEEPCO Celebrates 49th Foundation Day on 2nd April 2024

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Maj Gen RK Jha, AVSM**(Retd.), Director (P) had an extremely fruitful meeting with Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan, Director General (DG) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at HQ DGBR, Naraina, New Delhi

Maj Gen RK Jha, AVSM**(Retd.), Director (P) had an extremely fruitful meeting with Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan, Director General (DG) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at HQ DGBR, Naraina, New Delhi. 

Director(P) appreciated the commendable professionalism & contribution of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in safeguarding our borders, connecting remote areas by constructing vital roads & allied infrastructure in some of the most challenging and inhospitable conditions. He shared that DG has assured on expediting the entire process and commencing of construction of our roads in Tato on priority. This would greatly facilitate realisation of NEEPCO’s Five Dream Hydel Projects in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh. During the deliberations, the possibility of Border Roads Owned Land Parcels for execution of potential Ground Mounted Solar Projects by NEEPCO was also discussed. 

Director(P) further shared that this discussion will be taken forward with the DGBR along with Director (Technical), NEEPCO.

With our shared aspirations of facilitating socio-economic development in the far flung yet strategically important areas of North Eastern Region, collaboration with BRO could be a game changer for NEEPCO and for sustainable development and growth of NER.

NEEPCO shines bright at the Inaugural Ceremony of the National Conference on "Shaping a Sustainable Future of India with Green Power"

NEEPCO shines bright at the Inaugural Ceremony of the National Conference on "Shaping a Sustainable Future of India with Green Power" organized on 18.03.2024 at Jaisalmer by the National Power Training Institute (NPTI) Eastern Region in partnership with the Eastern Regional Power Committee (ERPC) of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). 

Major General RK Jha, AVSM**(Retd.), Director (Personnel) invited as the Chief Guest to this prestigious event, presented the keynote address emphasizing on the coming together of the Power sector for realizing the collective vision of a sustainable future powered by green energy for our country's environmental health, energy security and prosperity.

Director (P) added that as we navigate through the challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition, it is essential to embrace and leverage disruptive technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, IoT, Big Data, etc. He also urged upon the need for each one of us to become Energy Warriors for creating a greener future.

Director(P) also highlighted that NEEPCO has been a frontrunner in this transition-actively investing in and implementing renewable energy projects across the Northeast and beyond. During the inaugural ceremony, Director (P) along with Dr.Tripta Thakur, Director General , NPTI and other dignitaries, released a Souvenir published to commemorate the Conference. 

D(P) interacting with the Executive Trainees of CPSEs under Ministry of Power at the Foundation Course organised by NPTI at GNEC, IIT, Roorkee Campus, Greater Noida

Maj Gen RK Jha , AVSM**(Retd.), Director (Personnel) on 15.03.24 interacted with the Executive Trainees of CPSEs under Ministry of Power at the Foundation Course organised by NPTI at GNEC, IIT, Roorkee campus, Greater Noida. Director (P) shared insights & lessons learnt from life and Indian Army-- encompassing the importance of happiness quotient and  Role of leadership which transcends rank and hierarchy , primarily emphasising on ability to guide, inspire and leading by example.

He also shed light on the valuable contribution & strategic significance of NEEPCO in the power sector. Director (P) conveys his best wishes to each of the new officers who are going to be the future leaders & shape the future of the power & energy landscape of the country.