Jammu: Speaker, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, launched a book titled “Disaster Management of Electrical Installation” at Institute of Engineers India, , Channi Himmat, Jammu here Monday.
The book has been authored by Former General Manager from Power Grid Corporation of India limited, Engineer Kuldip Raj Suri and Dr. Sanjeev Anand who is presently working as Assistant Professor, Energy Management at SMVDU.
Speaking on the occasion, Speaker congratulated the authors for this informative publication and appreciated them for dissemination of knowledge based upon their vast experiences.
Citing the book as first of its kind, Kavinder lauded the authors for covering all essential aspects of disasters occurring in Power system and remedial measures to mitigate the same. He hoped that others will take inspiration from such educative creations to utilize their skills and expertise in their respective fields.
Stressing on need to bridge the knowledge gap, Speaker said this book will go a long way to help in effective disaster management in Indian power sector. “Concepts were explained with realistic approach and it will prove to be a guiding force for people involved in power sector especially for technocrats”, he further said.
Describing electric energy as one of the highest demanded utility of civil society, Speaker said a concentrated approach is required for its restoration under abnormal situations.
MLC Vikram Randhawa commended the authors for extending knowledge transfer for the generation to come through the book.
Former IGP Sudhir Singh Dogra, Secretary M.I.E Er. B.L Rawal, Chairman F.I.E Er.Ajay Gupta besides Senior Functionaries of Institute of Engineers India Jammu Local Centre was present on the occasion.
