Chandigarh (Gurpreet): Today, Sh. R.K. Singh, Hon'ble Minister of State for Power (I/C),
Govt. of India, inaugurated BBMB Power Houses & Sub-Stations Remote Control
Room at BBMB SLDC Complex, Chandigarh through digital medium from New
Delhi. Addressing on this occasion, the Chief Guest Sh. R.K. Singh, Hon'ble
Minister lauded the BBMB's team for achieving this technological advancement
which is at par with rest of the world. This assumes greater importance keeping
in view its completion by BBMB during these unprecedented pandemic times.
Sh. S.N. Sahai, IAS, Secretary (Power), Govt. of India was distinguished guest in
this event who also joined from New Delhi. Sh. Sahai congratulated BBMB for
achieving automation of one of the oldest power houses in the country.
Machines of Bhakra Left Bank Power House can now be
operated and monitored from Remote Control Room at SLDC, Chandigarh. It
would increase reliability, improve customer satisfaction, reduce manpower,
improve utilization and reduced operational and maintenance expenses. It will
also lead to better coordination with Northern Regional Load Despatch
Centre (NRLDC) for meeting Grid requirements etc.
On this occasion Sh. D.K. Sharma, Chairman, BBMB gave brief
presentation about remote operation of Power Houses & Sub Stations system.
He also congratulated BBMB engineers and employees for their perseverance
and dedication to complete this work during testing CORONA times. Vote of
thanks was delivered by Sh. Harminder Singh, Member (Power), BBMB.