Question : LOAD DISPATCH CENTRES BY PGCI

(a) whether the Power Grid Corporation (PGC) is holding consultations with the power authorities in the USA, UK and Malaysia to have a common approach in the matter of planning, modernization, communication systems and marring of load dispatch centres etc.;

(b) if so, whether the USA, UK and Malaysia have agreed to the involvement of Indian power engineers in the grid management in their countries; and

(c) if so, the details of the discussions held in this regard and the outcome thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )

(a) to (c) : The power experts from North America and European countries as also from other parts of the world, during interaction with officials of POWERGRID at various fora, have expressed keen interest in grid management practices of India owing to its vast network. However, no formal proposal has been received by Government or by POWERGRID in this regard.