
Month: June 2023


Making Waves: Automation and robotics revolutionise the water sector
At present, the national average non-revenue water (NRW) level in India is 20 per cent. The government and water utilities […]

Sustainable Reuse: Deploying decentralised wastewater treatment systems
According to the estimates of the Central Pollution Control Board, sewage/wastewater generation in India has grown at a CAGR of […]

Smart Water Systems: DJB’s action plan to enhance supply quality and capacity
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is implementing several action plans to deal with the city’s accentuating water crisis. The city […]

Views of Pankaj Kumar: “5P has to be followed for river restoration projects”
The past year witnessed several developments in the Indian water sector. From reviving stalled projects to proposing new ones, allocating […]

Restorative Approach: Achieving water security through a circular economy
With the principles of repair, reuse and reduction, a circular economy aims to reduce waste and pollution. In addition, it […]

Transforming Cities: ICCCs, ITMS and smart mobility solutions
The introduction of technologies such as integrated command and control centres (ICCCs), intelligent traffic management system (ITMS) and smart mobility […]

Smart Waste Management: Advanced collection, disposal and treatment techniques
According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), at present, Indian cities generate 200-600 gm of solid waste […]

Making Progress: SCM implementation status and key focus areas
The 100 cities selected by the government under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) have been undertaking development and upgradation projects […]

Surge in Electric Mobility: Driving expansion in the EV charging landscape
India is experiencing a surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as it strives to depend less on imported […]

MPPaKVVCL: Major improvements in efficiency and performance
Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPaKVVCL) is one of the three discoms in Madhya Pradesh, serving a consumer […]

Automating the System: Update on smart grid projects
A smart grid is an electric grid equipped with automation, communication and information technology systems that can monitor power flow […]

Adapting to Change: Need for a dynamic distribution network management system
In the recent past, the electrical power system has been changing by leaps and bounds. In this new generation, consumers […]

Interview with Saurav Kumar Shah: “The RDSS will contribute hugely towards the improvement of the sector”
The Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC Limited), the leading financier to the power sector, is the nodal agency for various […]

“We have Rs 470 billion of projects in hand”: Views of POWERGRID’s Abhay Choudhary
At a recent Power Line conference, Abhay Choudhary, Director (Projects), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), spoke about the […]

Digital Transformation: Smart metering programme gains traction across the country
Smart meters are becoming increasingly prominent in the power distribution segment, owing to their ability to improve the operational and […]

Evolving Grid: Role of digital substations, SCADA and WAMS technologies in transmission
The Indian power grid is becoming increasingly complex owing to the integration of large-scale renewables, growth in decentralised generation, penetration […]

Enterprise GIS Solutions: Applications and use cases in the gas sector
All utility networks including telecommunications, electricity, gas and water are becoming progressively dynamic and complex given the need for integrating […]

Digital Moves: IGL’s IT initiatives to optimise operations
The city gas distribution (CGD) industry has adopted automation and advanced technologies to bring down costs and improve efficiency. In […]

Gas Priority: Perspectives on CGD network growth and key opportunities
Over the past few years, the city gas distribution (CGD) network in India has witnessed steady growth in terms of […]