Sunita Chohan from POWERGRID receives NPSC Woman Engineer Award 2024

Sunita Chohan Chief General Manager I/C, Odisha, POWERGRID has been recognised with NPSC award for the remarkable contribution to Indian energy sector at the 23^rd National Power System Conference held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore. 

Sunita Chohan, Chief General Manager I/C, Odisha, POWERGRID, has been recognised with the prestigious ‘NPSC Woman Engineer Award (Industry) 2024’ for her remarkable contributions to India’s energy sector. The award was conferred during the 23rd National Power System Conference (NPSC) held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore.

The ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), who presented the award. Narasimhan, Chairman and Managing Director of Grid-India, and Avinash Sonawane, Acting Director of IIT Indore, were also present, alongside other eminent personalities from academia and the energy industry.

Chohan’s exceptional leadership and technical expertise have significantly contributed to advancing India’s energy infrastructure. Under her guidance, POWERGRID’s Odisha region has achieved critical milestones in the transmission and distribution sectors, playing a pivotal role in ensuring grid stability and enhancing energy access across the region. Her work has not only strengthened India’s power grid but also aligned with the nation’s renewable energy goals by integrating clean energy sources into the grid.

The NPSC Award recognises women engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the energy sector, exemplifying innovation, leadership, and excellence. Chohan’s accolade serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to the development of India’s power systems and her advocacy for empowering women in engineering. The event at IIT Indore provided a platform to celebrate excellence in power systems engineering and foster collaboration between academia and industry. Chohan’s achievement is a source of inspiration for aspiring engineers, underscoring the transformative impact of dedicated professionals in shaping India’s energy future.