With a view to creating a large reservoir of qualified and trained manpower in the power distribution sector, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd has signed an MoU with Hitachi Energy to conduct trainings in the power distribution sector
This partnership will address the training needs of the power distribution personnel, bringing together the expertise and resources of two industry leaders for the overall benefit of the sector. It will also cater to reforms in India as well as in other countries.
The MoU was signed by Subir Verma, Chief HR, IR and HS, Tata Power-DDL and Kondalarao Bavisetti, Business Head, Power Consulting, Hitachi Energy India Ltd.
Achievement of potential
Commenting on the association, Subir Verma, Chief HR, IR and HS, Tata Power-DDL, said, “Tata Power-DDL is focussed to nurture the talent pools in the power and energy industry by sharing valuable experience and knowledge. This collaboration with Hitachi Energy is a step in the same direction and reflects our intent to help young talent to achieve their potential and the industry to create skilled manpower”.
Best practices
The training programs under the partnership will be designed in accordance with new and emerging technologies and best practices for enhancing knowledge competency. It will aim to bridge the gap between theory and practical, imparting industrial training to students in engineering, technology, science, et al., to make them industry ready.
Shaping future talent
According to Raja Radhakrishnan, HR Director, Hitachi Energy India Ltd, “Availability of qualified manpower is a major challenge, especially in evolving fields such as power. There is an urgent need to collaborate in areas of engineering, technology and technology management to support the clean energy transition, ensuring the people of India can enjoy reliable and quality power. We are glad to be partnering with Tata Power Delhi Distribution to train and shape future talent.”
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Technology meets practical experience
The Joint Capacity Building Training programs would be conducted under the aegis of this MoU wherein Hitachi Energy would contribute from the technology aspects and Tata Power-DDL would contribute from their practical technology deployment experience.
Featured photograph shows exchange of MoU documents between Kondalarao Bavisetti, Business Head, Power Consulting, Hitachi Energy India Ltd (left) and Subir Verma, Chief HR, IR and HS, Tata Power-DDL.
