Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Inaugurates GRIDCON 2025

10 Mar 2025 CW Team

Organised by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) under the patronage of the Ministry of Power, in association with CIGRE India, the three-day event (9th–11th March 2025) is a landmark gathering of power sector professionals, industry leaders, policymakers, and academics from across the globe.

A Platform for Advancing Grid Resilience and Renewable Integration The inaugural ceremony saw an impressive assembly of experts and dignitaries, including Shri R.K. Tyagi, CMD, POWERGRID, along with directors and senior officials from the Ministry of Power, POWERGRID, and other power sector PSUs.

Speaking at the event, Shri Manohar Lal highlighted India’s commitment to grid modernisation, renewable energy integration, and digital transformation in the power sector. He emphasised the importance of resilient and adaptive power infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of energy transition and sustainability.

GRIDCON 2025: Shaping the Future of Power Systems As a premier event in the global power industry, GRIDCON 2025 serves as a platform for discussions on: Grid Resilience and Modernisation Renewable Energy Integration Smart Infrastructure and Digital Transformation Asset Management and Sustainability

The conference will host: 2000+ Delegates 150+ Technical Papers 150+ Exhibition Companies 30+ Country Representatives

With the theme “Innovations in Grid Resilience”, the event will showcase cutting-edge technologies, infrastructure solutions, and smart grid advancements that promise to revolutionise energy generation, transmission, and consumption.

As India accelerates its journey towards a sustainable and energy-secure future, GRIDCON 2025 is set to play a pivotal role in shaping policies, fostering collaborations, and driving technological innovations in the power sector.

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, inaugurated GRIDCON 2025 – The International Conference cum Exhibition at IICC, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, in the distinguished presence of Union Minister of State for Power & New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik. Organised by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) under the patronage of the Ministry of Power, in association with CIGRE India, the three-day event (9th–11th March 2025) is a landmark gathering of power sector professionals, industry leaders, policymakers, and academics from across the globe. A Platform for Advancing Grid Resilience and Renewable Integration The inaugural ceremony saw an impressive assembly of experts and dignitaries, including Shri R.K. Tyagi, CMD, POWERGRID, along with directors and senior officials from the Ministry of Power, POWERGRID, and other power sector PSUs. Speaking at the event, Shri Manohar Lal highlighted India’s commitment to grid modernisation, renewable energy integration, and digital transformation in the power sector. He emphasised the importance of resilient and adaptive power infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of energy transition and sustainability. GRIDCON 2025: Shaping the Future of Power Systems As a premier event in the global power industry, GRIDCON 2025 serves as a platform for discussions on: Grid Resilience and Modernisation Renewable Energy Integration Smart Infrastructure and Digital Transformation Asset Management and Sustainability The conference will host: 2000+ Delegates 150+ Technical Papers 150+ Exhibition Companies 30+ Country Representatives With the theme “Innovations in Grid Resilience”, the event will showcase cutting-edge technologies, infrastructure solutions, and smart grid advancements that promise to revolutionise energy generation, transmission, and consumption. As India accelerates its journey towards a sustainable and energy-secure future, GRIDCON 2025 is set to play a pivotal role in shaping policies, fostering collaborations, and driving technological innovations in the power sector.

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