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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in partnership with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL), organized the 5th Edition of Lineman Diwas on March 4, 2025, in New Delhi. The event commemorates the invaluable service of linemen and ground maintenance staff—frontline workers vital to ensuring uninterrupted power supply across India.

Key Highlights:

• Theme: Seva, Suraksha, Swabhiman (Service, Safety, Self-respect).
• Over 180 linemen from 45+ state and private utilities attended.
• Recognized 5 linemen and 4 DISCOMs for exemplary safety and service standards.
• Special Anthem on linemen launched by CEA Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad.
• Safety videos and demonstrations of modern equipment were showcased.
• Participants visited the Distribution Operations & Safety Excellence Center (DOSEC) for exposure to training modules and tools.

The event highlighted the importance of Hotline Maintenance Training, which enables linemen to safely work on live power lines, improving both worker safety and power grid reliability.

About Central Electricity Authority (CEA):

• Statutory Body under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India.
• Established: Originally under Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948; reconstituted under Electricity Act, 2003.
• Headquarters: New Delhi.
• Functions:
  • Advises government on electricity policy, planning, and technical standards.
  • Monitors power generation, transmission, and distribution efficiency.
  • Promotes safety, training, and regulatory compliance.
• Key Divisions:
  • Power Planning & Monitoring
  • Grid Operations & Transmission
  • Distribution & Regulatory Affairs
  • Safety & Training