Tata Power, BlocKnots tie up to train skilled manpower

With a view to creating a large reservoir of qualified and trained manpower in the power distribution sector, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, a pioneering power distribution utility, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BlocKnots, a leader in technology deployment, to conduct capacity building trainings in the power distribution sector.

This partnership will address the training needs of the power distribution personnel, bringing together the expertise and resources of two industry leaders for the overall benefit of the sector. It will also cater to reforms in India, Bangladesh and abroad.

The MoU was signed by Praveen Agrawal, Chief HR & IR, Tata Power-DDL and Tamim Hasan, Chairman, BlocKnots Limited.

Commenting on the association, Chief HR & IR of Tata Power-DDL Mr. Praveen Agrawal said “The technological landscape is changing at a rapid pace all across the world. After having successfully implemented various Smart Grid technologies, Tata Power-DDL has been handholding distribution utilities in India and across the world for scripting their own success stories by imparting capacity building trainings though experience sharing and showcasing our best practices and case studies. This collaboration with BlocKnots, Bangladesh is yet another step in this direction for imparting relevant training to the power sector professionals in the International domain and hope for a mutually enriching association.

Speaking about the collaboration Chairman of BlocKnots Limited Mr. Tamim Hasan said, “Bangladesh is a fast growing country where Government of Bangladesh is very much positive for infrastructural development in all sector. We can see the reflection. This agreement will help us to implement latest technology related to power sector along with that some international level training can be provided to our country resources for better understanding of latest technology and to implement the same. We thanks to TATA Power Distribution for this agreement and we together can be the change maker.

The combined programs including customised onsite programs and training programs under the partnership will be designed in accordance with new and emerging technologies and best practices for enhancing knowledge competency. Tata Power-DDL by virtue of its long experience in the distribution sector will help to co-create, develop and impart specialized courses and BlocKnots will act as the technology partner.