THDCIL’s HRD Centre recognised as ‘Centre of Excellence’ by SHRM India

New Delhi: THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a premier power sector PSU, has marked a major milestone as its Human Resource Development (HRD) Centre in Rishikesh has been conferred the title of ‘Centre of Excellence’ by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) India. This prestigious recognition places the Centre among the top-tier learning institutions in the Indian public sector, alongside industry leaders like IOCL and HPCL.

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Congratulating the HR team, Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director of THDCIL, said the honour underscores the organisation’s commitment to cultivating talent and fostering a high-performance culture. “This recognition, awarded under SHRM’s PSE Benchmarking initiative, is a proud moment for THDCIL. It reflects our employee-centric HR policies and globally benchmarked learning systems aimed at building a future-ready workforce,” he said.

According to the company, the certification followed a rigorous evaluation process involving international benchmarks. It included detailed policy reviews, training feedback, audits of standard operating procedures and safety protocols, infrastructure inspections, and in-depth interactions with leadership, faculty, and staff.

Vishnoi added that the accolade reinforces THDCIL’s dedication to capability building and aligns with its vision of contributing meaningfully to the national goal of becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.

Shallinder Singh, Director (Personnel), also lauded the achievement, calling it “a matter of great pride” that the training centre was recognised against stringent international standards. “Our HR philosophy at THDCIL goes beyond policies and procedures—it is centred on people. This Centre is not just a training facility but a strategic enabler of transformation,” he said.

He further stated that the HRD Centre continues to evolve as a hub of innovation and empowerment, equipping employees with knowledge and skills suited to today’s dynamic business environment.

The certification was presented by Nishith Upadhyaya, Executive Director – Knowledge & Advisory Services, SHRM India, and Nishant Parashar, Senior Manager, SHRM India. Dr AN Tripathy, CGM (HR-Admin, HRD & CC), along with other senior officials of THDCIL, were present during the ceremony.

THDCIL’s HRD Centre has emerged as a prominent knowledge and capability development hub, serving not only its own employees but also professionals from leading Central Public Sector Enterprises and multinational corporations. In FY 2024–25, the Centre generated approximately Rs 90 lakh in training revenue. With a roadmap for expansion, THDCIL now aims to scale this figure to Rs 2 crore in the current fiscal year and broaden its outreach to international clients and global firms.

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