R&D Efforts of CPRI: Sustenance of Technologies and Focus on Challenges for the Future

With its state-of-the-art infrastructure and expertise, CPRI has made signifi cant contributions to the power sector in the country for improved planning, operation and control of power systems. Besides inhouse R&D, CPRI also undertakes sponsored research projects from manufacturers and other agencies in different areas of specialization in Power Engineering. CPRI has completed 50 years of dedicated service to the Indian power sector. With a humble beginning in the year 1960, CPRI has grown from strength to strength and today it has a major role to play in all the ambitious plans, projects, schemes of Ministry of Power, Government of India. CPRI under the guidance, support and encouragement of Ministry of Power, will forge ahead to serve the Indian Power Sector in a big way. CPRI also looks forward to work in close cooperation with the Indian Power Industry and the Academia for achieving the economic growth and prosperity of the country.