Sipan Kumar Garg, MD, THDCIL, welcomed Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, at the THDCIL stall during the International Conference-cum-Exhibition on “Making Indian Power Sector AI Enabled”, organised by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, Government of India, on October 14–15, 2026, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The occasion was also graced by Pankaj Agarwal (IAS), Secretary, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India and Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA, along with other senior dignitaries.

During the visit, Sipan Kumar Garg briefed the Minister on the various initiatives and achievements of THDCIL, with particular emphasis on the 1,000 MW Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP), India’s first variable-speed pumped storage plant of this capacity. He highlighted the significance of the project in enhancing grid stability, facilitating renewable energy integration and providing flexibility to the power system, thereby supporting India’s transition towards a reliable and sustainable energy future.

The two-day international conference-cum-exhibition brings together policymakers, senior government officials, power sector utilities, industry leaders and technology experts to deliberate on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging digital technologies in the Indian power sector. The discussions focus on enhancing operational efficiency, optimising power generation and transmission, strengthening predictive maintenance, improving grid management and facilitating the integration of renewable energy.