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 the 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 the 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 a distinguished guest in this event who also joined from New Delhi. Sh. Sahai congratulated BBMB for achieving the automation of one of the oldest powerhouses in the country.
Machines of Bhakra Left Bank Power House can now be operated and monitored from the 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 the 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.