“I invite electrical companies to set up their industries and manufacture components, which we are importing,” noted R.K. Singh, Union power minister, in his inaugural address at the virtual exhibition “DistribuELEC”, being organized by apex industry body IEEMA.
Against the backdrop of the Prime Minister’s clarion call for “AatmNirbhr Bharat” and “Vocal for Local”, Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) has organized the 4th edition of its Distribuelec scheduled from February 16-20, 2021, virtually.
The virtual exhibition was inaugurated by Shri R. K. Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. More than 800 delegates were present virtually during the Inauguration of Distribuelec 2021.
Simultaneously with Distribuelec, IEEMA is organising Buildelec exhibition and a technical conference Intelect to bring Power Distribution stakeholders – DISCOM, Consumer, Electrical Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) – on one platform to conduct business.
The country has set ambitious long-term targets for its electricity sector, including 450 GW of renewables by 2030, representing a total of 55 per cent of planned capacity. To achieve such ambitious renewable targets and sustain economic growth goals, the crippled power distribution sector must be made profitable.
It is in this backdrop, Distribuelec 2021 planned for connecting all the dots in the world of electricity — Distribution utilities, EPC contractors, technical experts and OEMs. The theme is “Intelligent Power distribution with safety, sustainability and Hi-Technology”.
“The demand for electrical equipment will be at an all time high in times to come,” notes R.K. Singh
Addressing the audience at the inauguration R.K. Singh said, “We have brought sea changes in the power sector. We were power deficit but now we are power surplus nation. The demand for electrical equipment will be all time high in times to come with the numerous reforms undertaken to strengthen and modernise the distribution sector with the investment of Rs.3.05 lakh crore in the next five years. We want products to be manufactured here for which we will provide land at a feasible rate for which we have a scheme where we will set up three manufacturing zones around the country. I invite electrical companies to set up their industries and manufacture components, which we are importing. This will give a boost to our AatmNirbhar Mission.”
The infusion of Rs.3.05 lakh crore will make discoms viable, feels Anil Saboo, President, IEEMA.
According to Anil Saboo, President, IEEMA, said, “During this challenging COVID times, we all are extremely happy with the Power Minister’s support to the electrical equipment industry. For the first time in history, power has become the talking point in the budget along with Railways and Roads. The infusion of Rs.3.05 lakh crore will make discoms viable thus improving the overall efficiency. There is an increasing need for a digitized, automated and controlled power system for optimizing power flows and to reduce losses. Technology is the only enabler for enhancing sustainability and reliability of the power distribution system.”
This year we have focused on advanced digital solutions, observes Sandeep Zanzaria, Chairman, DistribuELEC
Sandeep Zanzaria, Chairman, Distribuelec, opined, “Keeping “MAKE IN INDIA” as a priority, this year we have more focus on effective use and impact of Renewable Energy in the Distribution, advanced digital solutions, implementation of Cybersecurity measure in Distribution grids and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. In Distribuelec this year, there will be participation from buyers of various countries of Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Middle East, Africa, CIS and Latin America.”
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