Sterlite Power’s SPV recognized with 1st International ROSPA GOLD Category Award in Safety

• The award recognizes the excellent track record in occupational health and safety management systems & high levels of compliance with control measures
• The Project strengthens the transmission system between Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

New Delhi, 01st Apr 2019: Sterlite Power’s SPV BDTCL (Bhopal Dhule Transmission Company Limited) has been recognized with Gold Category by ROSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents). The Society focuses on recognizition of the best practices towards prevention of accidents and reducing accidental injuries. The BDTCL project involved establishment of four 765 kV Single Circuit and two 400 kV Double Circuit Transmission lines. The project was awarded with silver shield for ‘early completion of Transmission System’. The project has been awarded on a ‘Build, Own, Operate and Maintain’ (BOOM) basis, wherein the transmission lines would be commissioned and the Company would operate and maintain the same for a minimum tenure of 35 years.

Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, Global Infra Business, Sterlite Power, said, “Our focus on safety first has helped in smooth operations as per the highest standards of OHSAS 18001. The recognition bestowed by ROSPA is a result of the efforts put in by the team. I thank the team for its efforts and assure ROSPA that we will continue to maintain these high standards.”

About Sterlite Power

Sterlite Power is a leading global developer of power transmission infrastructure with projects of over 12,500 circuit kms and 20,500 MVA in India and Brazil. With an industry-leading portfolio of power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW, Sterlite Power also offers solutions for upgrading, uprating and strengthening existing networks. The Company has set new benchmarks in the industry by use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative financing. Sterlite Power is also the sponsor of IndiGrid, India’s first power sector Infrastructure Investment Trust (“InvIT”), listed on the BSE and NSE.

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