New Delhi: Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) hosted Assistant Secretaries and 2024 batch IAS officers attached to the Ministry of Power for an insightful interaction focused on India’s power sector, key reforms, and infrastructure financing.
The session highlighted PFC’s role in nation-building and its contribution to strengthening the country’s power ecosystem through financing and policy support.
Senior Leadership Engages with IAS Officers
The visiting officers interacted with PFC’s senior leadership team, including:
- Parminder Chopra, CMD & Additional Charge Director (Projects)
- Rajesh Kumar Agarwal, Director (Finance) & Additional Charge Director (Commercial)
- V. Packirisamy, Executive Director (Commercial)
- Ali Shah, Executive Director (Learning & Development)
The engagement provided officers with insights into institutional functioning and sectoral challenges.
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Focus on RDSS and Power Sector Reforms
The interaction covered key themes such as:
- Overview of India’s power sector
- Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)
- PFC’s financing and project support role
- Consultancy services through PFCCL
Officials explained how these initiatives are helping improve efficiency, reduce losses, and strengthen distribution infrastructure across the country.
PFC’s Role in Infrastructure Development
The session also showcased PFC’s broader contribution to India’s energy and infrastructure development, including its support for policy implementation, project financing, and capacity building in the power sector.
Strengthening Future Governance Understanding
The interaction aimed to provide future administrators with a deeper understanding of India’s power sector and the role of financial institutions like PFC in driving national development.
About PFC
Power Finance Corporation Limited is a leading public sector financial institution under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It plays a key role in financing and supporting power sector projects across generation, transmission, and distribution, contributing significantly to India’s energy infrastructure development.
