At a function attended by over 250 delegates from government officials, representatives from the electrical and allied industry, power utilities, and other dignitaries, IEEMA—the apex association of manufacturers of electrical, industrial electronics, and allied equipment in India—kicked off its ‘Bengal Power Conclave- 2023’.

The dignitaries present at the Conclave included Mr. R N Singh, Chairman, Damodar Valley Corporation, Mr. Praloy Majumdar, WBCS(Exe), Joint Secretary, Department of Power, Government of West Bengal, Mr Hamza Arsiwala, President-Elect, IEEMA, Mr. Sunil Singhvi, Vice President, IEEMA & Mr. Siddharth Bhutoria, NEC Member, IEEMA.

On this occasion, the coffee table book “The Bengal Story – A Chronicle of Power & Progress” was formally released. The significant turning points and accomplishments in Bengal’s power sector are detailed in this coffee table book.

The Conclave offered specialists a singular forum to exchange best practices and discuss important issues such as Energy Pathways, Smart Power Generation, Smart Grid, Transmission and Distribution, and the Journey of Smart Metering.

“Roti, Kapda, Makaan, and Bijli are the four most crucial items. The power department, utilities, and industries must all cooperate. Nothing is possible without the assistance of industry and IEEMA. The last ten years have witnessed a significant improvement. India also boasts the second-largest global power transmission network. Strong emphasis must be laid on the utilization of pumped hydro storage and renewable energy in the state” said Mr. R N Singh, Chairman of the Damodar Valley Corporation.

After completing its ambitious plans to promote green/renewable energy and the installation of grid-connected, ground-mounted, roof-top, and floating solar power plants in 2017, West Bengal achieved 100% household electrification. Now, the Department of Power is concentrating on strengthening the transmission and distribution network in the State.

Priyanka Dutta