POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA

LIMITED
(A Government of India Enterprise)
World Class, Integrated, Global Transmission Company With
Dominant Leadership in Emerging Power Markets Ensuring
Reliability, Safety and Economy.

Summer Internship report

Submitted by
Navneet Singh
Randhawa
ICCcR & HRM

University of
Jammu

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The internship opportunity I had with Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd was a great chance
for learning and professional development. Therefore, I consider myself as a very lucky
individual as I was provided with an opportunity to be a part of it. I am also grateful for having a
chance to meet so many wonderful people and professionals who led me though this internship
period.
Bearing in mind previous I am using this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude and special
thanks to the MD of PGCIL who in spite of being extraordinarily busy with her/his duties, took
time out to hear, guide and keep me on the correct path and allowing me to carry out my project
at their esteemed organization and extending during the training.
I express my deepest thanks to Mr Raman, HR Manager for taking part in useful decision &
giving necessary advices and guidance and arranged all facilities to make life easier. I choose this
moment to acknowledge his/her contribution gratefully.
It is my radiant sentiment to place on record my best regards, deepest sense of gratitude to Ms.
Aditi and Mr. Deepak for their careful and precious guidance which were extremely valuable for
my study both theoretically and practically.
I perceive as this opportunity as a big milestone in my career development. I will strive to use
gained skills and knowledge in the best possible way, and I will continue to work on their
improvement, in order to attain desired career objectives. Hope to continue cooperation with all
of you in the future,
Sincerely,
Navneet Singh Randhawa

POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED (POWERGRID), the Central

Transmission Utility (CTU) of the country under Ministry of Power is one amongst
the largest Power Transmission utilities in the world. POWERGRID is playing a vital
role in the growth of Indian power sector by developing a robust Integrated
National Grid and associating in the flagship programme of Govt. of India to provide
Power for all.
Innovations in Technical & Managerial fields has resulted in
coordinated development of power transmission network and effective operation
and management of Regional and National Grid.

Company Overview

A Navaratna Central Public Sector Enterprise.

Central Transmission Utility (CTU) of India.

Indias largest Electric Power Transmission Utility.

Listed Company since 2007

Consistently rated Excellent under Memorandum of Understanding with Ministry of

Power since 1993-94

Credit Rating
o International : at par with Sovereign rating i.e. BBB- (Outlook : Stable) by Fitch
and S&P.
o Domestic : Stable/ Highest Safety rating AAA by CARE,CRISIL & ICRA

Vision & Mission

Keeping pace with changing business environment, POWERGRID had set its Vision and aligned
its mission and objectives as a vanguard of foresight.

VISION
World Class, Integrated, Global Transmission Company With Dominant Leadership in Emerging
Power Markets Ensuring Reliability, Safety and Economy.

MISSION
We will become a Global Transmission Company with Dominant Leadership in Emerging Power
Markets with World Class Capabilities by:

World Class: Setting superior standards in capital project management and operations for
the industry and ourselves

Global: Leveraging capabilities to consistently generate maximum value for all

stakeholders in India and in emerging and growing economies.

Inspiring, nurturing and empowering the next generation of professionals.

Achieving continuous improvements through innovation and state of the art technology.

Committing to highest standards in health, safety, security and environment

OBJECTIVES
The Corporation has set following objectives in line with its mission and its status as Central
Transmission Utility to:

Undertake transmission of electric power through Inter-State Transmission System.

Discharge all functions of planning and coordination relating to Inter-State Transmission

System witho State Transmission Utilities

o Central Government
o State Government
o Generating Companies
o Regional Power Committees
o Authority
o Licensees
o Any other person notified by the Central Government in this behalf.

To ensure development of an efficient, coordinated and economical system of inter-state

transmission lines for smooth flow of electricity from generating stations to the load
centres.

Efficient Operation and Maintenance of Transmission Systems.

Restoring power in quickest possible time in the event of any natural disasters like supercyclone, flood etc. through deployment of Emergency Restoration Systems.

Provide consultancy services at national and international levels in transmission sector

based on the in-house expertise developed by the organization.

Participate in long distance Trunk Telecommunication business ventures.

Ensure principles of Reliability, Security and Economy matched with the rising /
desirable expectation of a cleaner, safer, healthier Environment of people, both affected
and benefited by its activities.

One Nation-One Grid

The Indian Power system for planning and operational purposes is divided into five regional
grids. The integration of regional grids, and thereby establishment of National Grid, was
conceptualised in early nineties. The integration of regional grids which began with
asynchronous HVDC back-to-back inter-regional links facilitating limited exchange of regulated
power was subsequently graduated to high capacity synchronous links between the regions.

The initial inter-regional links were planned for exchange of operational surpluses amongst the
regions. However, later on when the planning philosophy had graduated from Regional selfsufficiency to National basis, the Inter-regional links were planned associated with the generation
projects that had beneficiaries across the regional boundaries.
By the end of 11th plan the country has total inter-regional transmission capacity of about 28,000
MW which is expected to be enhanced to about 65000 MW at the end of XII plan.
Synchronisation of all regional grids will help in optimal utilization of scarce natural resources
by transfer of Power from Resource centric regions to Load centric regions. Further, this shall
pave way for establishment of vibrant Electricity market facilitating trading of power across
regions. One Nation One Grid shall synchronously connect all the regional grids and there will
be one national frequency.

Evolution of National Grid

Grid management on regional basis started in sixties.

Initially, State grids were inter-connected to form regional grid and India was demarcated
into 5 regions namely Northern, Eastern, Western, North Eastern and Southern region.

In October 1991 North Eastern and Eastern grids were connected.

In March 2003 WR and ER-NER were interconnected .

August 2006 North and East grids were interconnected thereby 4 regional grids Northern,
Eastern, Western and North Eastern grids are synchronously connected forming central
grid operating at one frequency.

On 31st December 2013, Southern Region was connected to Central Grid in Synchronous
mode with the commissioning of 765kV Raichur-Solapur Transmission line thereby
achieving 'ONE NATION'-'ONE GRID'-'ONE FREQUENCY'.

Network
Company owns and operates about 1,17,679 ckt kms of transmission lines at 800/765kV, 400kV,
220kV & 132kV EHVAC & +500kV HVDC levels and 197 sub-stations.

Also the transformation capacity of about 2,39,424 MVA as on 31stJuly 2015. This gigantic
transmission network, spread over length and breadth of the country, is consistently maintained
at an availability of over 99%.

Milestones
Some of the significant achievements of POWERGRID since its inception.
Background

In 1980, the Rajadhyaksha Committee on Power Sector Reforms submitted its report to the
Government of India suggesting that extensive reforms were needed in the Indian power sector.
In 1981, the Government of India took a policy decision to form a National Power Grid, which
would pave the way for the integrated operation of the central and regional transmission systems.
In October 23, 1989 under the Companies Act, 1956, the National Power Transmission
Corporation Limited was formed, and assigned the responsibility of planning, executing, owning,
operating and maintaining the high voltage transmission systems in the country. In October
1992 , the National Power Transmission Corporations name was changed to Power Grid
Corporation of India Limited, as we know of it today.
Milestones Achieved

April 2015:

National Transmision Asset Management Centre (NTAMC), Manesar developed with State of
the Art Technology was dedicated to the nation.

October 2014:

POWERGRID celebrated its "Silver Jubilee", completing 25 years of successful journey as a

leading Power transmission utility of country, consolidating its footprints as a World Class,
Integrating, Global Transmission Compan with Dominant Leadership in Emerging Power
Markets.
POWERGRID ranked as the Fastest Growing Electric Utility in the World as per Platts Top 250
Energy Companies (2014) in the world.

December 2013:

Countrys mission of One Nation One Grid One Frequency successfully accomplished
with the commissioning of 765kV S/c RaichurSolapur transmission system.
POWERGRIDs Follow-On Pubic Offer received an overwhelming response from the investor
community.
October 2013:

Successfully commissioned 500MW HVDC back to back asynchronous link between

Baharampur (India) and Behramara (Bangladesh) of the prestigious Indo-Bangladesh
Interconnection.
January 2013:

POWERGRID issued its Maiden Foreign Currency Bond of US$ 500 million.
POWERGRIDs Corporate and US$ 500 Million offshore bond issue as rated by International
Credit Rating Agency viz. Standard & Poor and Fitch Ratings.
December 2012:

POWERGRID received its international credit rating from Standard & Poors and Fitch ratings
The pilot 1200kV Single circuit and Double circuit lines along with one 1200kV Bay were
successfully test charged at 1200kV Ultra High Voltage (UHV) AC National Test Station at Bina,
Madhya Pradesh.
April 2012:

POWERGRID adopted Vision and its new Mission.

November 2010:

Successful listing of fresh equity shares on stock exchanges in India through Follow-on Public
Offer.
March 2010:

Ceritficate for Commencement of Business issued to Power System Operation Corporation

Limited.
March 2009:

POWERGRID`s wholly owned subsidiary, Power System Operation Corporation Limited, was
incorporated.
February 2009:

POWERGRID established National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) at New Delhi.

May 2008 :

POWERGRID was notified as a Navratna Company.

October 2007:

POWERGRID`s Listing of Equity Shares on the Stock Exchanges.

December 1998:

POWERGRID was notified as the Central Transmission Utility by the Government of India.
POWERGRID continues to be the CTU under the Electricity Act, 2003 as per the notification
issued by the GoI on November 27, 2003.
October 1998 :

POWERGRID was notified as a Mini Ratna (Category I) company by the Government of India.
1996-1994:

Control of the five regional load despatch and communication centres was transferred to
POWERGRID in a phased manner. POWERGRID undertook the unified load despatch and
communication project ("ULDC") under which modernized load despatch facilities have been
established in each of the five regional centres. The establishment of a national load despatch
centre is also underway.
1994:

The Government of India entrusted POWERGRID with the responsibility of controlling the
existing load despatch centres in the country with a view to achieve better grid management and
operation.
August 1993:

The transmission assets of Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited are transferred to
POWERGRID.
January 1993:

The National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, the National Hydro Electric Power
Corporation Limited and the North-Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (Acquisition and
Transfer of Power Transmission Systems) Ordinance ("Power Transmission Systems
Ordinance") was enacted , pursuant to which the right, title and interest of these three power
generating companies in relation to the power transmission system, comprising of the main
transmission lines, including the extra high voltage alternative current transmission lines and the
HVDC lines, and sub-stations, owned by them, were acquired by the Government of India and
transferred to Company, with effect from April 1, 1992

April 1992:

Transmission assets of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited were taken over by POWERGRID
under the Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (Acquisition and Transfer of Power Transmission
System) Act, 1994.
April 1991:

The transmission assets of Nuclear Power Corporation Limited were transferred to

POWERGRID
POWERGRID has won many accolades at the international level. International funding
institutions like The World Bank, The Asian Development Bank, and many eminent personalities
have lauded POWERGRID's overall impeccable performance on various occasions.

Business
Powergrid is engaged in power transmission business with the responsibility for planning,
coordination, supervision and control over inter-State transmission system and operation of
National & Regional Power Grids.

Power System Management

POWERGRID takes continuous action regarding operation and maintenance to seek to ensure
compliance with prescribed standards as well as to achieve high availability of the system.
Construction Activity
Our core business is the transmission of electric power. As on 31st July 2015, we own and
operate more than 1,17,679 Ckt. kms network of transmission lines,2,39,424 MVA
transformation capacity and 197 nos. substations that constitutes most of Indias interstate and
inter-regional electric power transmission system and carries electric power across India. Total
Inter-regional power transfer capacity is 47,450 MW.
Operation & Maintenance
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., a transmission licensee takes continuous action regarding
operation and maintenance to seek to ensure compliance with prescribed standards as well as to
achieve high availability of the system for uninterrupted power supply to customers

Telecom
POWERGRID with its brand name POWERTEL in Telecom business is the only utility in the
Country having overhead optic fibre network using Optical Ground Wire on power transmission
lines.
POWERGRID has an all India Broad Band Telecom Network of 29641 Kms
POWERGRID entry into telecom business:
Infrastructure provider--------------->National Long Distance Operator (NLDO)

Why Telecom:

Opportunity available to POWERGRID to explore telecom market through the

convergence of power sector with telecom sector by making available low cost and high
quality telecom infrastructure on its existing and planned transmission infrastructure

Explored telecom market liberalization and utilize the spare capacity of optical fibres
available to POWERGIRD

It is an optimization of returns on assets and value creation through new initiative

Telecom business
o has supplemented POWERGRIDs efforts in development of its information
technology for core transmission business
o Enabled POWERGRID to create additional economic value by stimulating the
development of Indian Telecom Sector especially in the difficult terrain of North
East Region and Jammu & Kashmir

POWERGRID has leveraged its presence in transmission:

Electricity network topology formed the Optic fibre backbone network

o Power transmission lines, crisscrossing the entire length and breadth of the
country connecting the major metropolitan cities/towns, provide an excellent
infrastructure for stringing optical fibre cable which can be used to set up a high
grade long distance telecommunication network of high capacity

Venture into Telecom business:

POWERGRID has been entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of System

Coordination and Control (SC&C) projects in various regions for better overall
coordination and effective management of interconnected grid networks.

For real time monitoring, better management of grid through state of the art Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) & Energy Management System (EMS)
technologies, require dedicated wideband communication networks.

Technology deployed:

Underground optic fibre has been provided to create PoP where s/s or overhead line is not
available

OPGW Optical Fibre Ground Wire over high voltage Transmission line

MPLS Multi Protocol Label Switching

International Business
In order to give thrust to International Business, a separate International Business Department
was spun off from Business Development Department in December, 2008.
The objective of International Business is to continually leverage its capabilities with its USP of
Utility-turned Consultants to generate superior value to its Clients and Stakeholders and hence
become the most preferred Service Provider across globally, to set superior global standards, to
gear up for next competitive phase and to learn international best practices, replicate the
International learning experience for the benefit of domestic projects and successfully contribute
to overall POWERGRID revenues.

Human Resource Development

HRD Vision

To increase human capital by enhancing learning for achieving high performance in work related
systems, processes and practices.
HRD Mission

The development of human capabilities to achieve Organizational objectives through world class
learning interventions.
HRD Objectives

To build a structure and a framework for faster dissemination of information,

ideas, trends, benchmarks and best practices.

To architect a learning process where employees will have ample

opportunities to self develop.

To implement HRD training solutions and interventions for upgrading

knowledge, skills and attitude of all employees for qualitative improvement in
performance.

To integrate HRD with business strategy and implement HRD interventions

keeping pace with the changing business scenario and latest trends in
technology and management.

Establish strategic alliances with national/international

management/educational institutes and the industry to inculcate an outsidein perspective and a global mindset.

Extend HRD interventions for the development of stakeholders.

Domestic Consultancy
POWERGRID has a large network of primary transmission system of 197 EHV substations and
over 1,17,679 circuit kms of transmission lines and Transformation Capacity of 2,39,424 MVA
as on 31st July, 2015. Building upon its un-matched techno-managerial excellence in various
fields of power system, POWERGRID has been providing one stop consultancy services to State
owned utilities, Private utilities, Central Public Sector Undertakings and Government
departments. It has a client base of around 145 in power sector and is expanding.
We invite you to please browse the relevant details through following links & pages.
We have established ourselves as one of the leading consultants in the field of Power
Transmission, Sub-transmission, Distribution, Load Despatch & Communication and Telecom
sectors.

The objective of diversifying into Consultancy is:

To supplement Regulated income

To leverage In-house Techno-Managerial Expertise

To Spearhead & sustain the Government initiatives of Private participation in

Transmission through JV & Independent Power Transmission Company

To develop Intra State Transmission System through Deposit work / JV /competitive

route to avoid gaps in Power Supply Chain

To supplement the efforts of international interconnection with Neighbouring countries

for optimal resource utilization.

To explore the avenues for manufacturing of Tower / Conductor /Transformer / Reactor /

Insulator to meet the challenges of Tariff Based Competitive Bidding in domestic market
& to be competitive in international market.

Working at POWERGRID
Snapshot of work culture at one of the largest power transmission utilities of the world,
POWERGRID
We CARE
In terms of remuneration, POWERGRID is one of the best pay masters in the country. The
Compensation package includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, Perquisiteson cafeteria
approach, Performance Related Pay, Company Leased Accommodation / Company Quarters or
HRA, Reimbursement of monthly conveyance expenditure, mobile facility, etc.
POWERGRID offers excellent facilities like Short and Long term Loans & Advances including
House Building Advance, Conveyance Advance, Childrens Higher EducationAdvance etc on
subsidised rates, Gratuity, Leave encashment etc. Be it becoming a parent or suffering from
illness or pursuing higher studies, POWERGRID care for its employees each time and every
time.
POWERGRIDalso offers excellent social security in form of Group Insurance, Personal Accident
Insurance, Provident Fund, Pension& Death Relief Scheme in accordance with the policies of the
Corporation from time to time.Our Medical facilities for individual employee and his/ her
dependents is one of the best across organisations in India. We also offer Post Retirement
Medical Benefits to employees after their superannuation and also to dependent family in case of
death during employment.
POWERGRIDs functioning is strategically important as one can realise from a grid failure.
Work is worship and POWERGRID expects this from each & every employee. Towards this we
ensure that our employees face least difficulty while discharging their duties for the nation.
LEARN, unlearn & relearn
At POWERGRID, we believe learning is a continual process. POWERGRID spends time,
money and resources for all employees in order to help them grow as professionals and utilise
their potential. The training programmes comprise of functional & behavioural training
programmes for all levels of employees designed on the basis of thorough Training Need
Assesment. We also encourage employees to participate in conferences, seminars, workshops to

enhance their technical/ managerial skills. POWERGRID also lays strong emphasis on
leadership development. The POWERGRID Academy of Leadership is an effort in this direction.
POWERGRID has maintained a robust training infrastructure for continuous learning and
development of employees. This approach has resulted in optimum utilisation of our human
resources which is evident from the ever rising profit per employee which is around Rs. 33 lakhs
today one of the best in the industry.
Work, INVOLVE, Lead, Play & CELEBRATE
HR in POWERGRID has not only ensured that a robust acquisition and development process is
in place but it also lays emphasis on creating a Performance Orientated Culture and improving
the Quality of Work Life. POWERGRID believes in employee empowerment. Even the lowest
rank of employee is allowed to involve in the highest decision making process through PNBC
(Powergrid National Bipartite Committee). Open House, Video Conferencing, E-Suggestions,
skip level meetings and overall transparent approach ensures smooth flow of information from
top to bottom and vice versa.
Today POWERGRID is creating Indias Tomorrow. Every day in POWERGRID is a new day, a
day with New Challenges, with New Opportunities. Opportunities to Learn, Ideate, Innovate,
Involve, Execute and Lead.As our dedicated workforce gives more time to the organisation, at
HR POWERGRID, its our continuous endeavour to create a workplace which is full of fun as
well as intellectually challenging. All our townships have sports club, recreation centres, children
play area, library etc. for our employees and their family members. We also organise various
sports & cultural competitions/ events annually both at intra regional as well as inter regional
level apart from celebrating POWERGRID Raising Day on 23 October, Holi, Diwali,
Independence day, Republic Day&other events where employees and their family members
participate&celebratethe TOGETHERNESS, the joy of being POWERGRIDIANS.
So If You are the One ...

Who likes to be the one People Depend up on

Wholikes to find common grounds in Challenges

Who likes to work with sincerity, honesty, transparency, commitment & passion

Who likes to lead by example

Who Likes to go to bed with peace of mind

Then Come, Join and be a proud POWERGRIDIAN........

"When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary projects, all of your thoughts
break their bonds: your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every
direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties

and talents become alive and you discover yourself to be a greater person than you ever dreamed
yourself to be".