Overview

Power System Operation Corporation Limited

Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) POSOCO is a wholly owned Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Power. It was earlier a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid). It was formed in March 2009 to handle the power management functions of PGCIL. It is responsible to ensure the integrated operation of the Grid in a reliable,efficient and secure manner. It consists of 5 Regional Load Despatch Centres and a National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC). The subsidiary was eventually made a separate company, leaving the parent firm with only the task of setting up transmission links. The load despatch functions, earlier handled by PGCIL, have now come up to POSOCO.

Vision: To be a global institution of excellence for reliable & resilient power systems, fostering efficient electricity markets, promoting economy and sustainability.

Mission:

• Facilitate competitive and efficient wholesale electricity markets and administer settlement systems.

• Nurturing human & intellectual capital.

Values:

• Integrity and fairness in all matters

• Strict adherence to commitments

• Foster learning, creativity and team-work

• Functions of POSOCO as per directions of Ministry of Power issued from time to time.

2. Functions of RLDC (Section 28 of Electricity Act, 2003).

4. Open Access in Inter-state transmission.

• Development of Ancillary Services.

• Renewable Energy Certificates (REC).

• Power System Development Fund.

• Maintenance of Pool Accounts.

• Regulation of power supply.

Power System Operation Corporation Limited news

PESB recommends Rajiv Kumar Porwal as Director (System Operation) of Grid India

NEW DELHI- The following Director (System Operation) for Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India), would be Rajiv Kumar Porwal. The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel on Tuesday nominated Porwal for the position. He is currently working for the same organization as the Executi
Posted Date : 22-03-23

SRLDC Grid India organised a Distribution Camp under CSR activities

NEW DELHI- Grid-India is committed to make a positive impact on the society through its corporate social responsibility. In this endeavor, SRLDC Grid-India under the CSR activities organized a 'Distribution Camp' of Assistive devices for the specially abled at Kannada Bhavan in Raic
Posted Date : 16-02-23

Electricity Minister of Kerala, K. Krishnankutty visits NRLDC, POSOCO

New Delhi: Hon'ble Minister of Electricity, Government of Kerala Sh. K. Krishnankutty, along with Sh. K.R. Jyothilal, IAS, Principal Secretary (Power, Forest & GAD), Govt. of Kerala and other senior officers visited NRLDC, POSOCO yesterday, November 7, 2022. The POSOCO team, led by
Posted Date : 08-11-22

POSOCO organized a Cyber Security Symposium

New Delh: In continuation with Cyber Security Awareness month celebrated during the month of October and on the occasion of Cyber Jagrukta Diwas, CERT-Grid Operation (POSOCO) organized a Cyber Security Symposium on 2nd Nov 2022 at NRPC conference hall, New Delhi. Various Senior Dignitaries, Stake
Posted Date : 02-11-22

POSOCO launched the 11th edition of PPSA 2023

New Delhi- Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO), a Government of India Enterprise in association with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), the industry interface organization at IIT Delhi has launched the 11th edition of the POSOCO Power System Award (PPSA) -
Posted Date : 16-09-22

Power Ministry to celebrate 'Bijli Mahotsav' in association with Power CPSEs, DISCOMs

New Delhi: Ministry of Power and Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India is celebrating “Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya – Power @2047” initiative of Govt. of India under “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” (AKAM) from 25th to 30th July 2022 across the Nation in ass
Posted Date : 25-07-22

POSOCO launched Employee Wellbeing Drive named Sarthi

New Delhi: As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, National Grid Operator POSOCO has launched Employee Wellbeing Drive” named (Sarthi), it is a one of its kind companywide initiative focused on the well-being of employees and their families. The drive will be spanned over a period of 5 w
Posted Date : 09-05-22

National Open Access Registry (NOAR) successfully goes live

NEW DELHI- National Open Access Registry (NOAR) has successfully gone live from 1st May 2022. NOAR has been designed as an integrated single window electronic platform accessible to all stakeholders including open access participants, traders, power exchanges, national/regional/state load despatch c
Posted Date : 02-05-22

POSOCO signs MoU with IIT Delhi to encourage research on India’s power sector

New Delhi: POSOCO-NRLDC signed an MoU with IIT Delhi on Wednesday to encourage research on issues related to the India’s power sector and strengthen academia-industry interaction with the goals of knowledge sharing and capacity building through collaboration. The MoU was signed by Sh
Posted Date : 20-04-22

POSOCO Conferred with Best PSU Award for CSR initiatives

New Delhi: Indian Grid Operator Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) has been felicitated with the Best PSU AWARD for their CSR initiatives for the benefit of underprivileged community Award by the "Media Federation of India" at ``Media Excellence Award" event organized
Posted Date : 06-04-22

Shri S. R. Narasimhan takes over as CMD, POSOCO

New Delhi: Shri S. R. Narasimhan has taken over the charge of the post of Chairman & Managing Director, POSOCO w.e.f. 25th March 2022. Back in 2018 Narasimhan joined the Board of Power System Operation Corporation (POSOCO) as Director (System Operation). Past Experience A
Posted Date : 26-03-22

POSOCO organised market operation conclave; includes more than 75 participants

NEW DELHI-To mark Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Market Operation Conclave with the theme 'Evolution of Regulatory Framework in Indian Power System, Present and Future in Market Operation' was organised by ERLDC POSOCO, Kolkata on 14th March 2022. More than seventy five participants includ
Posted Date : 15-03-22

Distribution Camp under CSR activities of POSOCO

Nuh: Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav & the CSR activities of Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO), a 'Distribution Camp' of assistive devices for the disabled persons was organized at BDPO Office, Firozpur Jhirka, Nuh (Haryana) in the presence of Chief Guest, Shri Ranbir Sin
Posted Date : 24-02-22

POSOCO CSR; Handed over Medical Equipment to SDMC hospitals at Badarpur

Badarpur: As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav & CSR activities of POSOCO for FY 2021-22, Emergency Treatment Room and Exclusive Breast-Feeding Corners have been set up with all the necessary Medical Equipment and other infrastructure at the Govt. Polyclinic, Maternity & Child Welfare C
Posted Date : 15-02-22

POSOCO, Addl. CMD speaks on ‘Challenges for Grid Stability and How to Address Them’

New Delhi: Shri S.R. Narasimhan, CMD (addl. charge) & Director (System Operation) speaks on ‘Challenges for Grid Stability and How to Address Them’ in a webinar conducted by India Energy Forum. In the webinar eminent speakers from Power Sector shared their views and future strateg
Posted Date : 09-02-22

Shri S. R. Narasimhan takes additional charge as CMD, POSOCO

New Delhi: Shri S. R. Narasimhan has assumed additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of POSOCO with effect from 1st February 2022. Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel on Dec 2021 selected the name of SR Narasimhan for the CMD post. Earlier he was serving
Posted Date : 04-02-22

PESB selected Mr Kamlesh Kumar Jangid for POSOCO's Director (Finance) post

New Delhi: Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on Saturday recommended the name of Mr Kamlesh Kumar Jangid for the post of Director (Finance) of Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO). He is currently working as General Manager (Commerce) in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited. PE
Posted Date : 22-01-22

Shri Nisdeep Singh elevated & appointed as ED-HR, POSOCO

New Delhi: Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) is a CPSE under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Power elevated Shri Nisdeep Singh from the post of Chief General Manager, HR to Executive Director (HR) of POSOCO. The Power Grid owned CPSE, POSOCO is responsible to monitor and e
Posted Date : 29-12-21

PESB recommends S R Narasimhan for the post of CMD, POSOCO

NEW DELHI: Public Enterprises Selection Board on Monday recommends the name MR. S R NARASIMHAN for the post of Chairman and Managing Director, Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) PESB interviewed 3 applicants in the selection meeting: 1 MR. S R NARASIMHAN, Director (System Op
Posted Date : 06-12-21

POSOCO wins 24th Inter CPSU Carrom Tournament

New Delhi: Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) bagged 1st position in Men’s Doubles & 2nd position in Team Championship of 24th Inter CPSU Carrom Tournament held at THDC India Limited, Rishikesh under the aegis of Power Sports Control Board (PSCB), Ministry of Power, Govt o
Posted Date : 15-11-21