London: Mr. Naveen Srivastava, Director (Operations) of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), has been conferred the prestigious IAM Global McKeown Award for Individual Achievement 2026 by the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), United Kingdom. The award was presented during the IAM Global Conference 2026 held in London.
The recognition places him among leading global professionals in asset management, with finalists from countries including Turkey, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Qatar.
Prestigious Global Recognition in Asset Management
The IAM Global McKeown Award is considered one of the highest international honors in the field of asset management. It recognizes individuals for exceptional contributions toward advancing global best practices in the sector.
Mr. Naveen Srivastava was selected for his leadership in enhancing POWERGRID’s asset performance through advanced frameworks such as:
- ISO 55001 implementation
- Digital transformation initiatives
- Globally benchmarked asset management systems
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Technical Presentation on Digital Transformation
During the IAM Global Conference 2026, Mr. Srivastava delivered a technical presentation titled “Driving Asset Management and Digitalization in POWERGRID.”
In his presentation, he highlighted POWERGRID’s adoption of modern technologies including:
- ISO 55001-based asset management systems
- Asset Health Index (AHI) models
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) practices
His address showcased India’s growing capability in integrating digital innovation with large-scale power infrastructure management.
Participation from Global Energy Leaders
The IAM Global Conference 2026 witnessed participation from organizations across more than 25 countries, including regions such as:
- Europe
- North America
- Asia
- Middle East
- Africa
- Australia
The event served as a global platform for sharing best practices in asset management, digitalization, and infrastructure reliability.
POWERGRID’s Operational Excellence and Scale
As of 31 May 2026, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) operates one of the world’s largest transmission networks, including:
- 291 substations
- Over 1,85,750 circuit kilometres of transmission lines
- 6,30,516 MVA transformation capacity
The company continues to maintain an average transmission system availability of over 99.84%, supported by automation, advanced technology adoption, and digital solutions.
The global recognition of Mr. Naveen Srivastava at the IAM Global McKeown Award 2026 underscores POWERGRID’s leadership in innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation in the power transmission sector. The award further highlights India’s growing influence in global asset management practices.
About POWERGRID
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is responsible for bulk power transmission across India and plays a key role in strengthening the country’s national electricity grid through advanced infrastructure, technology adoption, and high system reliability.
