Rishikesh, 22 March 2025: THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has been awarded the iconic “Gold Award” for “Digital Innovation in Disaster Management” at the ETGOVERNCE DIGITECH Awards 2025 held in New Delhi. The award recognizes the leading function of THDCIL in disaster flexibility, especially through its digital disaster management system for Tehri Dam.
The program was attended by Honorable Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh, which highlighted the increasing importance of next generation of technologies like AI, Machine Learning and Promotional reality in increasing disaster management and public safety.
THDCIL’s Digital Disaster Management System includes an inflow forecasting system, which has been operational since 2016. It provides 6 hours and 24 -hour lead time within the data of 11 automatic weather stations (AWS) and four automatic gauge and discharge stations within the Tehri catchment area, providing advance alerts at inflow and reservoir level with 6 hours and 24 -hour lead time. By combining advanced forecast models, THDCIL has greatly improved flood risk management and water resources adaptation.
THDCIL CMD Mr. R.K. Vishnoi congratulated the team for their dedication and innovation, saying the award reflects the company’s commitment to use advanced technology for disaster management. He emphasized that these systems help protect both life and infrastructure, which increases safety and operational excellence.
Director (Personnel) Mr. Shailinder Singh and Director (Technical) also appreciated the team’s efforts and explained how THDCIL’s digital solutions contribute to sustainable development and community security.
The award ceremony held on March 18, 2025 at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi recognized the exemplary contribution of THDCIL in digital disaster flexibility.
