17 December 2025 | News
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The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) unveiled its pioneering Handbook on AI, ML, AR, VR, AR and Robotics Solutions and Roadmap for Adoption in Electric Utilities at the National Conference on the Use of AI/ML in the Power Distribution Sector, held from 06 - 07 December 2025 in New Delhi. The Handbook was formally presented to the Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Ji, who appreciated the vision and forward-looking approach of this initiative, aimed at accelerating India's transition to a consumer-centric, technology-driven energy future.
Developed with insights from global and Indian utilities, the Handbook features 174 successful use cases from 35 countries, including 45 pioneering implementations from Indian electric utilities. It lays out a clear, actionable roadmap for the adoption of advanced digital technologies across generation, transmission, distribution, system operations, and cybersecurity.
Designed for utilities at all stages of digital maturity, the Handbook offers practical guidance on implementation strategies, capacity building, data governance, and regulatory enablement, making it an essential reference for the sector's digital transformation.
The Handbook is available on the ISGF Knowledge Portal: https://indiasmartgrid.org/white-papers-technical-reports
