Know here: POSOCO’s way of acknowledging women employees’ contribution

New Delhi: Power System Operation Corporation (POSOCO), the national power grid operator and a PSU under Ministry of Power, on Friday, has released a video 'Nari Shakti' to celebrate and acknowledge the extraordinary role played by women employees in the organisation. The video was released by POSOCO's Director (HR) Meenakshi Davar from corporate centre office during a webinar in which POSOCO's Chairman & Managing Director KVS Baba, Director (System Operation) SR Narasimhan, Director (Market Operation) SS Barpanda, Director (Finance) RK Srivastava, Advisor SK Sonee, all RLDC heads and trainees of the organisation were present.

"Today women face the challenge of figuring out how to have a more tangible influence on mixed-gender teams. POSOCO offers women the best opportunities to achieve these goals. They are encouraged to challenge the conventional assumptions, to inspire teams; they are encouraged to translate their ideas into actionable goals and results": Meenakshi Davar, Director (HR)

Speaking on the occasion Meenakshi Davar said, "Today women face the challenge of figuring out how to have a more tangible influence on mixed-gender teams. POSOCO offers women the best opportunities to achieve these goals. They are encouraged to challenge the conventional assumptions, to inspire teams; they are encouraged to translate their ideas into actionable goals and results."

"Women in POSOCO have consistently demonstrated through their work and their leadership that they can make a huge impact to the organisation. I congratulate all women in POSOCO for their commitment and contribution to the organisation," she added.

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Davar is the recipient of multiple awards including Woman Achiever Award, Women persona – InWENA of the decade, The Achiever Award, Amity Leadership Award, Seasonal HR professional Award, Woman super achievers award for excellence in HR, Women in energy sector excellence in HR, Pride of PR Professional-Public sector profession, and Top rankers excellence. SRLD's (Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre) Senior General Manager T Kalanithy said, "POSOCO is a knowledge-based company. I am grateful to the management who has enabled me to lead this team of passionate engineers and take up different roles and face various challenges. I have the freedom to work in my ideal space creatively and independently. On both personal and professional fronts, POSOCO has ensured overall development for women."

Women are a vital part of the workforce throughout the organisational hierarchy at POSOCO. The Management at POSOCO provides adequate opportunities and avenues to women employees for professional growth, work-life balance, knowledge sharing and a forum to learn from each other's experiences. Initiatives for woman employees are an intrinsic part of POSOCO.

SRLDC's Senior Deputy General Manager C Rethi Nair said "I feel proud to be part of POSOCO. It is responsible for the integrated operation of the Indian power system. Our management is very supportive and ensures all type of measures to deliver our duties. I have a very cooperative and talented team of colleagues we work together to keep the grid secure."

The video can be accessed here.

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