The theme for the 5 th edition of Lineman Diwas celebration was ‘Seva, Suraksha, Swabhiman’, which aptly,
signifies the Dedication, Service and Sacrifice of the frontline heroes of the power sector. Acknowledging the
dedication and efforts of linemen, Shri Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson Central Electricity Authority,
Ministry of Power, Government of India launched a Special Anthem on Lineman Diwas. Hailing
contributions of linemen, he emphasized that one of the key elements in ensuring both safety and uninterrupted
service in our power sector is the Hotline Maintenance Training for our linemen. This specialized training
equips our linemen with the necessary skills to work on live electrical lines, which requires a high level of
expertise and caution. Its importance lies in directly safeguarding our workers’ lives while maintaining the
reliability of the power grid.
Praising this unique platform for frontline workers, Mr. Gajanan S. Kale, CEO, Tata Power Delhi
Distribution Limited, said, that 'Lineman Diwas' not only honors their immense contributions, but also
provides a platform to amplify their voices, share their challenges, and recognize their invaluable roles.
Ensuring their safety and well-being has always been our top priority, and we urge more and more stakeholders
to participate in this event, making it a true celebration of their dedication and service.”
During the celebrations, Dr. Tripta Thakur, Director General of National Power Training Institute
(NPTI) delivered a special address, emphasizing the importance of adopting safety practices and regular
training of frontline workers. She also praised Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for its efforts in creating
and enforcing Safety Regulations. She acknowledged that these regulations play a crucial role in minimizing
electrical accidents, ensuring a safer working environment for frontline workers.
To extend the message to the audience and the public at large, safety videos showcasing best practices were
screened for participants. The event was also live telecast to all the power utilities so that they can join and
celebrate the event simultaneously.
Lineman Diwas was first organized by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in collaboration with Tata Power-
DDL in March, 2021, and subsequent editions were held in 2022, 2023 and 2024 to acknowledge the selfless
service of these frontline heroes by dedicating a day to applaud and appreciate their hardwork. The 5th edition
this year built upon the tradition of honoring linemen for their unparalleled contributions, expanding the event
to an even larger scale.
Linemen who came to participate in the event from across the country, seized a valuable opportunity to
exchange safety best practices and collaborate with diverse stakeholders within the power industry and also
visited DOSEC – [Distribution Operations & Safety Excellence Center] which imparts training on CEA
prescribed curriculum for O&M Staff at the levels of Workmen, Supervisor and Engineers. A special display
of the various safety equipment and tools was also arranged, allowing the frontline workers to learn and share
more about the best practices being implemented.
This collaborative effort empowered linemen to draw insights from their peers, broaden their perspectives,
and reinforce effective safety protocols, thereby promoting a safer working environment for all.
Names of the Generation, Transmission and Distribution Companies which participated: Adani Electricity
Mumbai Limited, Adani Energy Solutions Limited, Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL),
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. BSES Yamuna
Power Ltd., Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Co. Ltd (CSPDCL), Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.
(DGVCL), Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. (DHBVNL), DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION,
Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL), Gujarat Energy Transmission
Corporation Ltd. (GETCO), India Grid Trust (INDIGRID), J&K Power Transmission Corporation Limited
(JKPTCL), Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, Jharkhand Biji Vitran Nigan Ltd (JBVNL), Jodhpur Vidyut
Vitran Nigam Limited (JDVVNL), Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL), Kerala
State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL), Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited, Madhya Pradesh Pashchim
Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co. Ltd., Madhya Pradesh Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Ltd., Madhya
Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd., Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL),
New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), Nidar Utilities Panvel LLP, NIDP Developers Pvt. Ltd. (Gr.
Noida), Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL), North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited, Paschim
Gujarat Vij Company Limited, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Power Transmission Corporation of
Uttarakhand, Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL), Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nagar
Limited (PUVVNL), South Bihar State Power Distribution Company Ltd., Tata Power Company, Mumbai
(TPC), TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL), Tata Power-DDL, The Narmada Hydroelectric
Development Corporation (NHDC) - JV of NTPC & MP, TP Ajmer Distribution Limited (TPADL), TP
Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL),
Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL), Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (UGVCL), Uttar
Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd, UPPCL, Uttrakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL), West Bengal
State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (WBSEDCL).
