Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has been conferred with the 19th Exceed Award for Outstanding CSR Work in the category of promoting Rain Water Harvesting and Conservation.
The award recognizes POWERGRID’s flagship CSR initiative, “Improving Rural Livelihoods through Integrated Watershed Management”, implemented in Kalahandi district, Odisha. The project has significantly contributed to sustainable water resource management and improved agricultural productivity in the region, thereby enhancing the livelihoods of local communities.
The award was received on behalf of POWERGRID by Shri Jasbir Singh, Executive Director (CSR), Smt. Gauri Jagdale, Deputy General Manager (CSR), and Shri Amit Bhoi, Deputy General Manager (HR), Odisha, during a ceremony held in Bhubaneswar.
The prestigious award was presented by Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, IAS (Retd.), former Secretary to the Government of India and former Director General, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
POWERGRID’s CSR interventions have consistently focused on sustainable development, water conservation, rural upliftment, healthcare, and education — aligning with national priorities and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
