THE ‘POWER’ UNDER HIS WINGS
increase operational efficiency at site. “With temporary electrical connections at various locations we have done away with DG sets and power generators; by assessing the exact supply voltage for uninterrupted power based on the site operation and function, we have reduced contract demand time that depends on the load condition and by shifting poles, transformers and overhead lines we have provided a front for execution.” Dealing with local government bodies and complying with their statutory requirements have been challenging for SSS hence he is delighted about his good relations with the MPEB officials, external electricity experts, electrical Inspectors and ‘A’ class contractors to procure various approvals and sanctions more easily.
- Sarwan Singh Shekhawat,
Manager (P&M), RREC
“The idea of controlling operational costs was a big challenge but I am proud and feel lucky to have been chosen by the management for this huge exercise.”
Hailing from Bikaner, Rajasthan, SSS says, “left to me, I would like to reduce the long working hours that reduces one’s efficiency but give them more the time to rejuvenate, refresh, release tensions, and spend quality time with their family to be more productive and efficient.” His wife, Suman, is a homemaker taking care of the education of his daughter, Kratikka and son, Bhuvnesh and during his free time, SSS loves to listen to old melodies of Kishore, Lata and Rafi. Being a topper in a success story writing contest for his entry on ‘Effective utilization of electrical power’ is something he remembers fondly.
Sarwan Singh Shekhawat (SSS) proudly says that he is working on one of India’s largest road projects, four-laning 287.34 km of the Rewa Katni Jabalpur Lakhnadon section of NH‑7 in Madhya Pradesh. He is also proud of crossing some wonderful milestones during his 12-year journey with L&T having successfully completed four prestigious road projects: Vadodara-Bharuch, Ahmedabad Viramgam Maliya, Beawar Pali Pindwara and Kandla Mundra. “The idea of controlling operational
costs was a big challenge but I am proud and feel lucky to have been chosen by the management for this huge exercise,” he shares in which by taking electrical connections at 11 camps that are equipped with 33 kV EB supply and more than 27 LT connections capacity with more than 4.8 MVA, “we have saved approximately INR 41 Crores in terms of diesel and other O&M expenditures.”
“For a competitive edge, we have to build task forces for every project which will help us enhance our operational efficiency,” he stresses.