CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Virtual SGKC has been conceptualized and developed by POWERGRID with support from the Ministry of Power and technical assistance from USAID. The platform as launched co-exists with the physical setup and provides remote access to all existing SGKC offerings and more.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Virtual SGKC is conceptualized and developed by POWERGRID with support from the Union ministry of power and technical assistance from USAID.

Detailed explanation-3: -SGKC aims to be one of the leading Centers of Excellence globally to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and research in smart grid technologies and create capacities in the power distribution sector. It will enable a digital footprint of the physical setup of SGKC, the need for which was felt during Covid-19 pandemic.

Detailed explanation-4: -POWERGRID has established Smart Grid Knowledge Center (SGKC) at Manesar, a state-of-the-art platform for demonstration and outreach for Smart Grid technologies with support from the Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India (GoI) and National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM).

Detailed explanation-5: -First Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Centre inaugurated of India in Manesar, Haryana. The Union minister for power has inaugurated the Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (Virtual SGKC) and Innovation Park.