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Interactions with

Mr . Sekhar ( Power Grid , ED )

The Best Moment you recall at OUCE Pride of Being a Student of OU College of Engineering
Lessons learnt at OUCE Knowledge is Power ; Knowledge can be acquired only by Learning . Learning and understanding is a necessity and that ’ s what the professors taught us . “ A Good Engineer should always accrue Good Knowledge ” was taught by our Senior Professors
Shri V . Sekhar holds a Bachelor ’ s Degree in Civil Engineering from Osmania University and is a Distinction holder . He is also a member of Institution of Engineers . Shri Sekhar possesses a rich experience of over 34 years in the Power Sector . Associated with construction of 400 kV sub-stations at many places in the Country , he was also heading the System Design Group which was responsible for engineering activities at the Regional Level including preparation of cost estimates . With his experience in the area of Distribution Management Services ( DMS ) he played the role of Advisor cum Consultant for the accelerated power development and reforms program in the Eastern and North Eastern states of India . He also handled Urban and Rural Distribution Schemes in the states of Assam & Tripura from concept to commission .
He has also headed a team for restoration of power infrastructure affected by Tsunami in Andaman & Nicobar Islands during 2004-05 and widely traveled in all the Islands . He was responsible for construction of new sub-station and renovation of old sub-stations in the State of Puducherry .
Funny Moments at OUCE ? Whenever we used have meetings during the College Days , the speeches by Union leaders , Political Leaders and other were always fun for us . We used to tease them whenever they used to falter . We used to have lot of fun chit chatting and teasing friends
Professor who created everlasting Impression ? Prof Sastri , Prof Ansari and Prof Badruddin . Prof Ansari was very passionate about teaching Survey . Prof Badruddin taught us Structures . He made the concepts crystal clear to everyone . Prof Sastri taught us Soil Mechanics and Structures which are the basics of a Civil Engineering .
Favorite Hangout place in OUCE Canteen and Hostel One
Best Buddies in College Days Sachi Kumar , Rubin Paul , B L Reddy , Yoganand
Can you explain us your career progression after you stepped out of OUCE ? I started my career as Assistant Executive Engineer in 1982 as a Class-1 Officer in Government of India i . e ., National Projects Construction Company , then in 1986 joined NTPC as a Senior Engineer . In 1991 , I joined to Power Grid Corporation as a Deputy Manager and since I am working here , I had at least 8 Promotions in my career .
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