New Delhi: In a landmark initiative promoting gender inclusivity, POWERGRID has inaugurated its first Pink Substation in the Western Region-II at Pirana. The 400/220 kV Pirana Substation will be operated and led entirely by women executives, reflecting POWERGRID’s unwavering commitment to women empowerment in the power sector.
Women Leadership at the Helm
The Pirana Substation is spearheaded by Archana Kumari, Deputy General Manager (DGM), who will oversee all operations and management of the facility. This initiative ensures that women professionals play a central role in the planning, execution, and functioning of one of the region’s key power infrastructure assets.
Rajesh Kumar Gupta, Regional Head of Western Region-II, officially inaugurated the Pink Substation in the presence of senior POWERGRID officials. He praised the initiative as a step toward fostering inclusive workplace culture and empowering women in traditionally male-dominated sectors.
Promoting Women Empowerment in the Power Sector
POWERGRID’s Pink Substation initiative is part of the organization’s larger vision to create workspaces where women employees can thrive. The company has consistently been recognized as one of the “Best Places for Women to Work,” thanks to its policies promoting gender diversity, mentorship programs, and safe work environments. By establishing substations entirely operated by women, POWERGRID is setting a benchmark for other public sector undertakings to follow.
Driving Gender-Inclusive Growth
The inauguration of the Pirana Pink Substation highlights POWERGRID’s proactive efforts to integrate women into senior operational roles and management in the power transmission sector. It also aligns with the organization’s broader CSR and diversity goals, reinforcing its status as a forward-thinking, inclusive employer.
With this milestone, POWERGRID continues to combine operational excellence with social responsibility, creating a model where infrastructure development and women empowerment go hand in hand.
About POWERGRID
POWERGRID, a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is the backbone of India’s electricity transmission network. The company operates a pan-India network of high-voltage transmission lines and substations, facilitating power transfer across states efficiently and reliably. In addition to its core business, POWERGRID is known for its proactive corporate social responsibility initiatives, spanning areas such as rural development, education, skill-building, renewable energy promotion, and environmental conservation.
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