Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a leading power utility supplying electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi, and 3M India Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a skill-based training program to enhance Electrical Safety and Compliance among the power sector professionals. The MoU was signed by Mr. Praveen Agrawal, Chief – Human Resource, Industrial Relations, Social Impact Group, Facility Management & Health Services of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited and Mr. Amit Singh, Division Sales Leader, Electrical Markets Division, Safety, and Industrial Business, at 3M India Ltd in the presence of senior officials from both the organisation in New Delhi.
Tata Power-DDL is presently in the process of implementing a program called ‘Capacity building training program for Power Discoms’ aimed at promoting best practices in the area of underground cable accessories, electrical insulation enhancement solutions and personal safety- related solutions for power discoms across the country. Tata Power-DDL’s training centre ‘CENPEID’ (Centre for Power Efficiency Distribution) will spearhead this program.
As per the collaboration, Tata Power-DDL will lead the implementation of the training programme, whereas 3M India, which is the Indian arm of USA conglomerate 3M that manufactures electrical products and other related products, will act as a technical guidance partner and advocate for best practices.
For the training program that will be offered both online and offline, Tata Power-DDL will look after the training centres and its marketing, while 3M India will support by creating training modules in order to help the centres in complying with the Guidance Manual and other related support. The training program will contain webinars, classrooms, E-Group work/ presentations, Live lectures by subject matter experts and project work, among other as a part of program pedagogy.
Sharing the objective of collaboration, Mr. Praveen Agrawal, Chief – Human Resource, Industrial Relations, Social Impact Group, Facility Management & Health Services of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited said, “Tata Power-DDL is committed to shape the talent landscape in the power sector. Given the importance of electrical safety for the wellbeing of discoms’ staff and consumers, the training program is a timely initiative as India embarks upon the next phase of electrification. We look forward utilizing technical expertise of 3M India in this domain to create a pool of skilled talent in the power industry.”
Speaking on the collaboration, Mr. Amit Singh, Division Sales Leader, Electrical Markets Division, Safety and Industrial Business, at 3M India Ltd said, “3M India is proud to extend support to Tata Power-DDL for creating a skilled talent pool by promoting the best practices related to underground power cable accessories and electrical maintenance involving insulating, sealing and protection of equipment used in power distribution. A skilled workforce is the backbone of a reliable energy grid, and we are excited to partner with Tata Power-DDL to achieve this critical objective of creating a pool of skilled talent.”
About Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited:
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi. Tata Power-DDL distributes electricity in North Delhi and serves a populace of 7 million. Tata Power-DDL has been a frontrunner in implementing power distribution reforms and is acknowledged for its consumer-friendly practices. Since privatization, the Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in Tata Power-DDL areas have shown a record decline. Today, AT&C losses stand at 6.39%, which is an unprecedented reduction from an opening loss level of 53% in July 2002.
About 3M India:
3M believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas, and science to reimagine what’s possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet.
