Manohar Lal Inaugurates NFMS Control Centre on REC’s 55th Foundation Day

On REC Limited’s 55th Foundation Day, Manohar Lal, Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, inaugurated the National Feeder Monitoring System (NFMS) Control Centre at REC Headquarters in Gurugram. This event was attended by Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, along with Vivek Kumar Dewangan, CMD of REC, and key officials from the Ministry of Power.

Manohar Lal: Enhancing Power Supply

The NFMS is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Power designed to provide detailed, real-time information on power supply, outages, and the health of approximately 2.5 lakh feeders across India. This system aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability in power distribution, ultimately enhancing the quality and reliability of power supply for end consumers.

Dedicated Control Centre

REC’s Corporate Office in Gurugram has established a dedicated control centre. This centre will monitor data daily, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the NFMS portal and assisting Distribution Utilities (DISCOMS) in meeting their key performance indicators (KPIs) set by the Ministry.

Commitment to Progress

Union Minister Manohar Lal praised the inauguration as a significant step in leveraging technology to enhance power distribution. He emphasized the initiative’s role in improving grid efficiency and ensuring a more reliable power supply, aiming to illuminate every home and empower every citizen with progress and development.