Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal inaugurates Ministry of Power Pavilion at AI Impact Summit 2026

**Executive Summary** On February 18, 2026, Union Minister for Power, Shri Manohar Lal, inaugurated the Ministry of Power Pavilion at the AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam. The pavilion showcases India's dedication to leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for a future-ready, efficient, and resilient power sector. The event highlights the integration of digital technologies and AI-driven solutions in power generation, transmission, and distribution. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Ministry of Power Pavilion Highlights:** * **AI-Driven Power for a Self-Reliant India:** Demonstrates how advanced digital solutions enable smarter operations and improved decision-making across the power value chain. * **Startup Zone:** Showcases innovative startup-led solutions supporting the transformation of the energy ecosystem. * **PG-AMRIT:** (POWERGRID Asset Management through Artificial Intelligence in Transmission): An AI-enabled initiative by POWERGRID aimed at enhancing transmission asset monitoring and operational efficiency. * **eAabhas Early Warning System:** An AI/ML and IoT-based real-time monitoring and flood forecasting platform for dams and barrages, enabling proactive risk management and improved safety. * **AI-Driven RDSS Implementation:** Deployment of advanced, innovative indigenous technologies addressing operational efficiency and revenue management challenges of Indian DISCOMs. * **Ministry of Power Focus:** * Integrating cutting-edge AI technologies to strengthen infrastructure reliability, improve efficiency, and support sustainable growth in the power sector. * **Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) at the AI Impact Summit:** * DMRC presented an exhibition showcasing initiatives in the field of AI. * AI is being used to faster redress customer grievances and passenger-related issues. * On the maintenance front, AI is being used to monitor overhead electrification (OHE), pantograph-OHE interaction, wheel grinding, rolling stock subsystems, and signaling. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Power** * **Impact:** The Ministry's vision for integrating AI into the power sector is being showcased, promoting its commitment to innovation and efficiency. * **Action Required:** Continue to develop and implement AI-driven solutions to improve infrastructure reliability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth in the power sector. **POWERGRID** * **Impact:** Showcasing the successful implementation of AI in transmission asset management. * **Action Required:** Further enhance transmission asset monitoring and operational efficiency using AI-enabled initiatives. **Indian DISCOMs** * **Impact:** Showcasing how AI-driven RDSS implementation addresses operational efficiency and revenue management challenges. * **Action Required:** Deploy advanced, innovative indigenous technologies to address operational efficiency and revenue management challenges. **Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)** * **Impact:** Showcasing initiatives in the field of AI for customer service and maintenance. * **Action Required:** Enhance customer service and maintenance procedures through the implementation of AI technologies, focusing on grievance redressal and infrastructure monitoring. **Customers and Passengers** * **Impact:** Enhanced and faster redressal of customer grievances and passenger-related issues, along with improved maintenance of infrastructure. * **Action Required:** N/A. Continue to report grievances and issues for resolution via AI-enhanced systems. **Startup Zone Companies** * **Impact:** Dedicated platform to showcase innovative startup-led solutions supporting the transformation of the energy ecosystem. * **Action Required:** Showcase innovative solutions and seek collaboration opportunities with industry stakeholders.

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