Shri A. Balan is holding the post of Member (Planning) in Central Electricity Authority (CEA) since August, 2021. He is having more than 31 years of experience in power sector. • He graduated in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Madras

In 2004, he was posted in Regional Inspectorial Organisation-RIO (West), Goa and later at its Mumbai office. He extensively travelled for carrying out initial/periodical statutory electrical safety inspection in accordance with Indian Electricity Rules-1956. He inspected & certified central government owned/controlled HV & EHV electrical installations (i.e. generating plants, transmission lines, and distribution/industrial substations) in Western Region covering Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. He developed first website for RIO, Goa (West) containing information such as inspection procedure, checklist, fee details, downloadable application forms, etc.

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