and worked in many regions including Northern , Western , North Eastern , Southern . I have also worked in Afghanistan for implementing a GOI project for bringing power from Uzbekistan to Kabul . Then I took charge as Executive Director in 2011 . Basically , I am Civil Engineering graduate but after I joined in Power Sector ; I registered and qualified in Power Systems .
Can you tell us more about your contribution to Industries and your area of Expertise ? Power Grid ( or ) NTPC are basically is in the power sector , I have been in transmission sector building sub stations , establishing the national grids . In the last five years , I have headed the Southern Region and completed the National Grid by connecting the new grid to southern grid . This has helped in bringing cheaper power to south . Power , today is available at Rs 2.20 to Rs 2.40 mainly due to this project . I feel this as the greatest Contribution I could made to Southern India . Today the Inter regional capacity of our Southern Region is more than 6000 MW and Telangana State would get 2000 M Watts in next three to four months due to our current projects in Nizamabad , Dichpally and Maheswaram . the behavioral aspects of the students . Along with Engineering subjects there should be stress on the shaping the attitude of students and they should be trained for placement . Communication has become the biggest problem among the Engineers and unfortunately , an Engineer cannot survive without proper communication skills . Previously , an Engineer never used to write notes , but today , it has became mandatory to communicate effectively . Current Engineers should focus a lot on their communication skills .
We were all very simple students in the college . But , the Industry does not like simple students . Industry likes a student who is dressed up and ready for the job . Personality Development should be stressed upon at the college level as it cannot be developed over night after a student lands into the corporate world .
Why do you think it is necessary to have an Alumni Association at OUCE ? As always fun to meet your own peers after 20 yrs , 25yrs and 30 yrs later
When where you in final year in OUCE how did you see yourself after 10 Years and how it was in in reality ? When we were studying final year in engineering we all were inclined towards state government services . We never thought beyond an Executive Engineer or similar roles . But , we are always positive about Career and optimistic and we were sure of what we were worth . I have persevered throughout my career and realized my dream of heading an Organization for an entire region . I was ED for past 2 years for entire South India Region .
How do you think we alumni can give back to college ? Best thing is by sharing experience . Alumni should come and address the students . The students at OUCE should know that , not only IIT students prosper but even OUCE Alumni have also risen to high positions in corporates . If that is possible with us , it is also possible for them . This point should be driven among the students by the Alumni .
Your Message to Younger Students who wish the career in your field ? “ Believe in yourself , think you ’ re the GEM . Don ’ t ever think that I am not good , think that you are always good .”
When you look back to yourself as student of OUCE what is that you would like to change and why ? The industry has changed , the curriculum should also be changed . There is a notion in the industry that the
How do you think the younger generation should be prepared for future ? current engineering graduates are unfit for employment . This should change . Engineers are should
“ Learning should be necessary along with always be ready to learn and serve . We bring Knowledge and Attitude . I believe that an Engineering Col-
Masti . Knowledge is Power . Chair is only an authority ”
lege should also focus on teaching Management Skills to hone 52