ANURAG SINHA

Projects Undertaken:

1. Technical and financial evaluation of transmission projects with a cost of around Rs. 10,000 Cr. In Maharashtra:

• Evaluation of the scheme as per need and technical feasibility.
• Identify bottlenecks, redundancy gaps, and reliability issues.
• Least Cost Analysis and Cost-Benefit Analysis.
• Plan evacuation corridors and interconnection points.
• Financial viability of the schemes is based on their payback, NPV, and IRR.
• Adherence to the State Grid code and transmission planning criteria, as per CEA.
• Compliances as per MERC guidelines, Capex Regulation 2022, etc.
• Presentation of the scheme for in-principle approval before CISC, formed by MERC.
• Evaluation of the Schedule of Rates (SOR) for Transmission Utilities in MH.
• Preparation of the STU Plan and its implementation over 5, 10, and 15-year horizons.

2. Project coordination under RDSS, Third Party Quality Monitoring Agency (TPQMA), in Maharashtra:

• Compliances, as per the guidelines under RDSS, with reference to the third-party quality check.
• Coordination with DISCOM and Nodal Agency.
• Team management and resource allocation.
• MIS reporting and liaisoning with TKC.

3. Business Plan of the State Transmission Utility of investment outlay for next 5 years of around Rs. 45000 Cr. :

• Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Transmission Schemes.
• Estimation of Number of substations, transmission lines (voltage-wise), transformation capacity as per utility planning.
• Bundling of Schemes and Prioritizing, Phasing and sequencing of scheme as per need.
• Bottlenecks, aging infrastructure, lack of redundancy.
• Preparation of Annual Capex plan through RTM or TBCB mode.
• Assessment of management and organizational structure, operation areas, manpower and operations.

4. Solar Feasibility study for Grid connected Solar PV projects across utility Premises (Substation and Admin buildings):

• Identification of the potential sites and also access the potential rooftop solar capacity that would be possible for installation.
• Examine the Opex and Capex models, evaluate the feasibility of the options, and determine which option is likely to be more beneficial for the utility.
• Preparation of a concept note for further approval from the Regulatory Commission, adhering to all the compliance and regulatory aspects as per MNRE and MoP.

5. Study of the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework for intra-state transmission in Maharashtra:

• Evaluation of overall Transmission Assets of Transmission Licensees in Maharashtra.
• Assessment of State Plans for development of Transmission system.
• Assessment of delayed projects and in state and challenges.
• Policy and Regulatory framework for Transmission.
• Study the key regulations and policies related to transmission, including the acquisition of a transmission license, and highlight key considerations for transmission system developers.
• In-depth analysis of SBD/TSA (Billing & Collection, Payment security Mechanism, FM/CIL, Interconnection risks etc.)
• Credit worthiness of LTTCs/Discoms.
• Highlight key commercial and regulatory risks and comment on mitigation measures to address the risks.

6. Short Term Projects/Tasks:

• Preparation of the report for identifications and framing roles, responsibilities, and activities of STU as per MERC (Framework for Resource Adequacy), Regulations, 2024.
• Advisory assistance to MADC for filing of compliance to BEE regarding quarterly Energy Accounting and Annual Energy Audit.
• Involved in the Technical feasibility study for implementation of BESS in Maharashtra.
• Interventions in Tariff Fillings and day to day regulatory support to Transmission and Distribution utility.
• Served as a retainer for Maharashtra DISCOM, providing daily operational support and guidance to MSEDCL officials.
  Delivered monitoring and analytical assistance across key modules including Outage Management, Accident, Compensation, and PM&BM.
  Enabled process streamlining and data-driven decision-making through detailed module analysis and reporting.
• Handled comprehensive client follow-ups related to invoicing, collections, and new business opportunities. Coordinated and delivered presentations for high-level meetings with CMD and Directors. Facilitated strategic engagement to support business growth and relationship management.
• Provided strategic support to Partner/Director in preparing BID documents, A&M proposals, official letters, and client presentations. Participated in Pre-BID meetings, managed client communications, and ensured timely follow-ups. Oversaw team coordination and resource allocation to streamline proposal development and execution.

• Worked as a Discom Manager to provide analytical support for fiscal improvement of the Discom and all its corrigenda through Energy Monitoring & Management.
• Commercial Analysis of around 0.9 million consumers on the basis of their current liabilities towards the Discom, Meter faulty status, scheduled billing cycle, new connection released, and consumer tagging status.
• Providing adaptive methodologies for the recovery of existing debt of around Rs.2012 Cr. at consumer end to the Discom.
• Energy flow and their loss analysis at each energy loss point of feeder to DT level by adopting an efficient Energy Audit Mechanism.
• Analysis of 84 different attributes of 0.68 million consumers based on their monthly consumption, billing status, defective metering, and their hierarchical presence in Billing data base.
• Interventions on behalf of the Discom in the annual report preparations to the Headquarter, Regulatory and Ministry affairs which required annual forecasting and projected figures e.g. APR & ARR filing, BEE Energy Audit and Energy Accounting, RDSS, Smart Metering etc.
• Weekly/Monthly meeting and PPT presentation up to MD & Director level briefing the ongoing activity for loss reduction and activities performed.
• Hand holding with the ground officials and assisting with risk assessment and scoping, assisting in walkthrough and documentation for development of effect stream plans.
• Engagement in the coordination on behalf of the Discom with the vendors of Billing agency, AMC agency, IT cell, PMA agency and other service providing departments of the Discom.

• Worked as a State Coordinator on a project of 'Streetlight Lighting National Programme' as an AMC partner with M/s EESL.
• Led a team of 89 site engineers deputed in all the ULBs under Uttar Pradesh jurisdiction.
• Ensuring to maintain the minimum uptime of retrofit luminaries to 95% by instructing regular night patrolling and field visits through deputed engineers at each ULBs.
• Payment follow-up with the higher officials of ULBs for the invoices submitted by EESL and also submit monthly verification report for the energy savings achieved through LED retrofit.
• Supervision of complaint management system including complaint monitoring, coordination with respective suppliers, rectification of faults/complaints, and complaint closure.
• Ensuring the supervision of operations and maintenance by the implementing agency during operations including night patrolling.
• Reviewing the quality of service provided by vendors based on IDC material used, availability of safety equipment and repair and/or replacement the defective/non-burning LED lights within 48 hours of the reported failure.
• Weekly/Monthly review meetings and presentation with the vendors, PIA and ULB officials.

• Worked as a Site Engineer in a project of RAPDRP implementation for GED (Goa Electricity Department).
• Existing inventory collection of distribution network through site survey and consumer indexing.
• Preparation of single line diagram of the HT/LT network, underground system and departmental assets as per the ground verification.
• Meeting with the GED officials on weekly basis for submission and verification of reports.
• Identification of over load and under load transformers for the load balance and load flow analysis.
• GIS mapping using Garmin software for the IT implementation of existing network on SCADA.
• Report preparation of the deviations marked as per the IER rule and REC guidelines during the field visit on daily basis as a PMA.
• Involvement of coordination with L&T engineers during ROW occurs on field as a PMA.
• Preparation of 7 pager Inspection report for Project monitoring and supervision of work quality done by the vendor (L&T construction) after the work completion as a PMA.

• Worked as a Site In-charge and coordinating with the existing clients for their queries and doubts.
• Monitored construction schedules to keep on track and address problems causing delays.
• Inspected construction site to monitor progress and assesses conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction standards.
• Liaised with site business controller to provide project evaluation and economic analysis on capital investments.
• Arranged concrete pours by coordinating with contractors to minimize delays and avoid waste.