Rishikesh- 10.08.2021: Social Media Centre of THDC India Limited (THDCIL) organized a webinar on the theme ‘Journey of Hydro sector and its contribution in making India energy surplus’. This webinar was a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence and to celebrate the glorious history of India’s progress, culture and achievements. Sh. P. K. Aggarwal, ED (Technical), Sh. R. N. Singh, ED (VPHEP) and Sh. L. P. Joshi, GM (EM-Design) were the internalkey speakers and Sh. Amitabh Tripathi, Sr. ED (WAPCOS Limited), Sh. V. R. Shrivastava, GM (Civil), Corporate Planning Division, NHPC Limited, Sh. Abhishek Agarwal, Chief GM & Head (IT) (EESL), and Sh. Yogesh Kumar, Superintending Engineer & Nodal Officer Smart Meter (UPPCL) were the external key speakers for the webinar. The speakers discussed the key role, issues, opportunities and challenges of hydro power in the development of the nation. The panel discussed and shared their vast array of experiences with the participants in hydropower sector. Sh. Gaurav Kumar, Social Media Officer, THDCIL moderated the session. 150 number of participants joined the virtual event.
