IIMK, Tata Power to collaborate in training professionals in power sector

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on capacity building, training, and knowledge development in the power distribution sector. The agreement marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at building a pipeline of skilled, future-ready professionals equipped to address the evolving challenges of the energy sector in Indian and global markets.

The MoU was formally signed by Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIMK, on behalf of the institute and Praveen Agrawal on behalf of Tata Power-DDL.

Under the agreement, the IIMK and Tata Power-DDL will jointly design and deliver specialised training and development programmes for power sector professionals, with focus on future-oriented themes such as smart grids, distributed generation, renewable integration, electric mobility, and artificial intelligence applications in power systems. The collaboration will also include joint research, workshops, faculty exchanges, and consultancy projects across national and international contexts.

The focus areas of the partnership will include energy transition and decarbonisation, smart grid management and resilience, digital transformation, leadership development, sustainability and ESG integration, technology roadmap planning, and organisational change management. The initiative is designed to bridge industry practice with academic insight, driving innovation and fostering future-readiness across the power value chain.

The collaboration also facilitates the IIMK to invite experts from Tata Power-DDL to its global conclaves and thought leadership events, and for both organisations to jointly pursue consulting and simulation assignments.

The MoU will remain in effect for five years and signifies a long-term partnership dedicated to innovation, sustainable practices, and skilling for the power sector.