Gurugram: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released a Hindi technical book titled “Akshay Urja ke Vidyut Grid Samanvayan mein HVDC Pranali ki Bhumika”, which translates to “Role of HVDC Systems in Grid Integration of Renewable Energy.”
The book was released during Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan held in Navi Mumbai.
Hindi Technical Book Released at Rajbhasha Sammelan
The technical publication was released by Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Ministers of State for Home Affairs, in the presence of Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi, Director (Personnel), POWERGRID.
The publication focuses on the increasingly important role of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems in integrating renewable energy with the electricity grid.
The book seeks to explain complex concepts related to HVDC technology and renewable energy integration in simple and accessible Hindi.
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Book Explains HVDC and Renewable Energy Integration
The publication covers a specialised subject that is becoming increasingly relevant as renewable energy capacity expands.
Key focus areas include:
- Role of HVDC systems in renewable energy integration.
- Technical aspects of HVDC technology.
- Integration of renewable energy with the electricity grid.
- Simplification of complex power transmission concepts in Hindi.
- Availability of specialised technical knowledge in Rajbhasha Hindi.
By presenting these subjects in Hindi, the book aims to make technical information more accessible to a wider group of readers.
Useful Reference for Employees and Engineering Students
The book is expected to serve as a reference resource for POWERGRID employees as well as students of science and engineering.
It is particularly aimed at improving access to technical literature in Hindi in specialised areas such as:
- Power transmission
- Grid technology
- HVDC systems
- Renewable energy integration
The initiative is also intended to support the availability of technical and scientific knowledge in Hindi.
POWERGRID Promotes Hindi in Science and Technology
The publication reflects POWERGRID’s efforts to promote the use of Rajbhasha Hindi in science, engineering and technology.
Developing technical literature in Hindi can support greater use of the language for specialised subjects and help bridge the gap between Rajbhasha and technical knowledge.
The initiative also highlights the importance of making advanced scientific and engineering concepts available in Indian languages.
POWERGRID Strengthens Transmission Infrastructure
As of May 31, 2026, POWERGRID had commissioned and was operating a substantial transmission network across the country.
Key infrastructure figures include:
- 291 substations
- More than 1,85,750 circuit kilometres of transmission lines
- 6,30,516 MVA of transformation capacity
- Average transmission system availability of more than 99.84%
The company has adopted advanced technologies, automation and digital solutions to support the reliability and efficiency of its transmission system.
About POWERGRID
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The company is engaged in the transmission of electricity and operates one of the country’s major power transmission networks. POWERGRID also undertakes projects involving advanced transmission technologies, automation and digital solutions to strengthen India’s electricity grid.
