Lineman Diwas: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, in collaboration with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) organised the Fifth Edition of ‘Lineman Diwas’, in New Delhi on Tuesday. The day is celebrated to recognise the contributions of linemen and ground maintenance staff— who are considered the backbone of power sector.
The event witnessed various cultural and creative performances — including dance, stage show and inspirational talks by linemen and linewomen in which over 160 people from over 45 state and private power distribution, generation, and transmission companies across India, came together to share experiences, challenges, and key moments in maintaining an uninterrupted power supply.
Manjunath’s performance steals the show on Lineman Diwas
Manjunath a lineman from Karnataka serving with the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) received great applause for his stage show performance narrating the life of a lineman — Siddhappa.
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Manjunath has been associated with theatre from the age of 15 and used to show his talent at various occasion. His dedication for theatre reflected in his performance and the thing caught attention was the language of the show. Despite being a Kannada, his gave performance in Hindi so that people can understand the story. Manjunath can’t speak and fully understand Hindi, but he prepared for the show very well that forced dignitaries to appreciate him.
Apart from Manjunath, there was another dance performance by a group of linemen and the most unique thing about this performance was no age restriction approach of the participants. The group had participants from very young to mature linemen who performed on “Chak De India” title song.
Additionally, the event served as a vital platform for exchanging ideas, discussing best safety practices, and fostering collective learning among participants.
Praising this unique platform from frontline workers, Gajanan S. Kale, CEO, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, said, “The power sector will play a pivotal role in realising the country’s mission of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, and our linemen and frontline workforce are the driving force behind the economic, industrial, and social growth. ‘Lineman Diwas’ not only honors their immense contributions, but also provides a platform to amplify their voices, share their challenges, and recognise their invaluable role. Ensuring their safety and well-being has always been our top priority, and we urge more and more stakeholders to participate in this event, making it a true celebration of their dedication and service.”
“CEA is formulating a training program for linepersons working in the power distribution segment,” said Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson of CEA.
