the celebration “Ujjwal Bharat, Ujjwal Bhavishya, Power @ 2047” under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on dated 29th July, 2022

Electricity Wing of Engineering Department, UT Chandigarh (EWEDC) in association with Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) under the aegis of Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy organized the celebration “Ujjwal Bharat, Ujjwal Bhavishya, Power @ 2047” under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on dated 29th July, 2022 at Post Graduate Govt. college for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh, wherein General Public/ representatives of RWAs/ Industrialists/ Public Representatives attended the occasion.
​Sh. Debendra Dalai, IFS, Secretary, Science & Technology, Chandigarh Administration was the Chief Guest of the celebration. The celebration started by lighting the Lamp by the Chief guest in the presence of Engineer-in-Chief BBMB, Chief Engineer, UT Chandigarh, SE Electricity OP, UT Chd and other officers of Chandigarh Administration and BBMB.
​During the celebration, various short films on Capacity Addition, One Nation One Grid, Renewable Energy, Universal Household Electrification, Village Electrification, Consumer Rights and Distribution System Strengthening were screened. The celebration was followed by the Nukkad Natak/ Skits on Energy Conservation and cultural performance i.e. Haryanvi Folk Dance to celebrate the Mahotsav.
​Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Debendra Dalai, IFS, Secretary, Science & Technology, Chandigarh Administration highlighted the key achievements of Power Sector in India mentioning that the generation capacity has increased from around 2.5 Lakh MW in 2014 to 4 Lakh MW today and India is exporting the surplus electricity to its neighbouring countries. From Ladakh to Kanyakumari and from Kutch to Myanmar border, it has emerged as the largest grid in the world. Identified as the world’s largest electrification drive, India achieved 100% household electrification in 18 months. Also showcasing the achievements of UT Chandigarh, it was informed that the Electricity Wing of Engineering Department, Chandigarh has initiated steps for Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management to reduce the power requirement. Till June 2022, 6,04,071 LED Bulb; 58,750 LED Tube Lights and 17,149 Energy Efficient Fans have been distributed under the UJALA scheme. The Adviser to the Administrator also informed that Chandigarh is already on the way of development as Solar City and 4110 sites with a total aggregate capacity of 49 MW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Plants are installed and commissioned in Chandigarh. Under Smart Grid Project, a SCADA Control Centre has been established in Sector-18 Chandigarh, 06 of Sub Stations are being made compatible for remote communication & Advanced Metering Infrastructure is being installed. 24,212 of conventional energy meters have been replaced with Smart Energy Meters in Chandigarh till date. Due to installation of Smart Energy Meters, early detection of meter failures, improvement in billing accuracy, early energy theft detection and outage management is attained.
​The Engineer-in-Chief, BBMB speaking on the occasion highlighted the schemes initiated by Ministry of Power in India mentioning installation of Renewable Energy capacity at the faster pace in the world and generating 1,63,000 MW through Renewable Energy sources. Also showcasing the achievements/schemes and function of BBMB towards Renewable Energy.