Maharashtra State Load Despatch Centre

CaBuiLD stands for - Capability Building for Load Dispatchers.

The Vision :- To be a pathfinder in building industry specific capabilities of power system load dispatchers to reach their full potential through state of art Knowledge Hub (KH), Skill Developement (SD) And constructive Attitude Transformation (AT) with creation of Talent Pool (TP) for experience sharing and industry-Academic collaboration.

The Mission :- To empower and elevate power system load dispatchers' for future readiness with countinual improvement in Knowledge Skill and Atrributes Collaboration for the exponentially growing power sector globally.

MSLDC collaborates with other state SLDCs, research institutions, academia, industry forums, policymakers, and regulators to enhance the reliability and efficiency of power system operations. These partnerships enable knowledge sharing, adoption of best practices, integration of emerging technologies, and development of skilled manpower. Collaborative engagement also supports renewable integration, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement in grid security and operational excellence.

• ➤ National Level SLDC Summit 2026 (Maharashtra SLDC Initiative) with a theme "Powering India's Energy Transition: The Role of SLDCs" was successfully conducted on 28th - 29th January, 2026 at Lonavala, Maharashtra. Representatives from total 14 Nos. state LDCs, FOLD, NLDC, WRLDC, MERC, MSETCL, WRPC, 3 Nos. IITs, and international speakers contributed in knowledge sharing. 6 Nos. study reports published & Call for Action initiated for collaborative applied research for way forward.
• ➤ A collaborative case study paper presentation by MSLDC & IITB on "Intrastate SCED, dispatch using LP optimization in Maharashtra" in 11th International Conference on Power Systems (ICPS 2025) at IIT Hyderabad from 7th to 9th December, 2025.
• ➤ International Conference (GRIDCON-2025) on "Innovation in Grid Resilience" from 9th to 11th March, 2025 at India International Convention Centre, Dwarka, Delhi.

• ➤ Capability building for power system operators in India focuses on developing the right knowledge, skills, and attitude to manage a modern, renewable-rich grid.
• ➤ Knowledge equips operators with an understanding of grid architecture, regulations, market mechanisms, and emerging technologies.
• ➤ Skills enable effective real-time decision-making, situational awareness, and proficient use of SCADA-EMS and other operational tools.
• ➤ Attitude fosters discipline, teamwork, composure under pressure, and a commitment to safety and continuous learning.
• ➤ Together, these elements ensure that load despatchers are prepared to deliver reliable, secure, and future-ready grid operations.