National Power Training Institute - [NPTI]

Ans. NPTI has been accredited as a Government agency with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) to conduct a nationwide training program aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) for the Power Sector & Renewable Energy Sector vide notification no. 5/2019, dated: 26.02.2019 and the MoU was signed with MoRD on 04.04.2019. Vide Gazette notification No. 449, F. 43001/02/2013-NSDA. 

NPTI also offers Training Programs of International Importance. Professionals from various countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Cambodia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, South America, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, UAE, Zambia, Zimbabwe etc. have also undergone training at NPTI’s various training Institutes

Ans. The Phase III program, introduced by the Government of India is the first in the series of the Mid-Career Training Program for IAS Officers. It is the first major training program which Officer participants attend after induction level training. It marks a key inflection point when an IAS officer makes a transition from field administration to higher level responsibilities as the Head of Department at the State level and Deputy Secretary / Director in the Government of India. This serves as a mandate to ensure qualitative improvement in delivery of services in the larger context.

NPTI conducted the "ENERGY" module of 1 week duration, out of the total 4 weeks training program. A wide range of topics covering the generation, transmission and distribution sector were presented to the participants. New and emerging technologies in the power sector were also introduced during the training session.

Ans. As per Article-8 of the CEA (Cyber Security in Power Sector) Guidelines, 2021, the National Power Training Institute (NPTI) in consultation with CEA has identified and designed domain-specific courses on Cyber Security for different target groups in Power Industry. NPTI is conducting classroom training programs along with Hands-On Training programs for individuals having authorized cyber or authorized physical access (whether unescorted or escorted) to their critical systems. All personnel engaged in O&M of IT & OT systems must undergo courses on cyber security of the Power Sector from NPTI. 

Mission SAMARTH is taking steps for development of the biomass supply chain, sensitising stakeholders and encouraging budding entrepreneurs. Till Now, NPTI has conducted more than 50 training programs for Farmers, Pellet manufacturers and Thermal Power Plant Officials from October, 2021 to and trained personnel under the National Mission.

Ans. With the vision of Hon'ble Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, The Ministry of Power has mandated a three week Foundation Course for fresh recruits of all CPSEs/Autonomous Bodies under the Ministry of Power at National Power Training Institute (NPTI) in order to provide a 360 degree overview of the Power Sector and to develop camaraderie with colleagues and batch mates across the organisations under the Ministry of Power. NPTI started the Mandatory Foundation Course in November, 2022. A large number of officers from NTPC, PFC, NHPC, DVC, NEEPCO, THDC have been trained by NPTI.

Ans. Large-scale reforms are urgently needed within the Distribution Sector, alongside schemes to help DISCOMs reduce losses, making sure economic sustainability and operational efficiency. The Revamped Reforms-based and Results-connected Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is formulated through the Ministry of Power to assist DISCOMs in imposing reforms for imparting uninterrupted, best, dependable, and low-cost 24x7 electricity supply. This scheme aims to enhance operational efficiencies and financial sustainability by way of supplying economic assistance to DISCOMs based on meeting pre-qualifying criteria and accomplishing minimal benchmarks in reforms. NPTI has diagnosed five schooling programs beneath the scheme protecting areas like Smart Metering, AMI, SCADA, and many others., with a focal point on upgrading human skills, process enhancements, and smart distribution infrastructure. The training, which includes technical matters, advanced era intervention, and new commercial enterprise strategies, is carried out nationwide in DISCOMs.