Bottlenecks in the Green Supply Chain

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I am Mukesh Nandan Jha, a seasoned professional with over two decades of extensive experience in the Power Sector, encompassing Solar Renewable energy, generation companies, distribution companies, and transmission companies. My illustrious career spans notable organizations such as KEC, Sterlite, Adani, UB, and Reliance, and I am currently with Vikran Group as Head, Supply Chain & Logistics.
Technology
When I began my career, the backbone of power distribution was largely electromechanical—relay based protection, manual meter reading, and limited SCADA visibility. Over the past two decades, we have moved to fully digital substations, advanced protection relays, and IEC 61850 based communication. The rise of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and asset management platforms has enabled real time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and outage management with unprecedented accuracy. More recently, the integration of renewable generation, smart grid automation, and IoT enabled sensors has shifted the focus from “detect and repair” to “predict and prevent.”
Manpower
The skill set required has evolved from pure electrical craftsmanship to a blend of electrical engineering, data analytics, and digital fluency. We now rely on cross functional…