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• The ±320 kilovolt (kV) HVDC system connects Pugalur in Tamil Nadu to Thrissur in Kerala 
• Project supports Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) in ensuring reliable power supply in India’s southern region and improving the grid stability 

Siemens Limited has commissioned India’s first high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link featuring voltage-sourced converter (VSC) technology. The 2,000 megawatts (MW) electricity transmission system, consisting of two links between Pugalur in the state of Tamil Nadu and Thrissur in Kerala, supports Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) to counter power deficit in India’s southern region and improve the grid stability. The ±320 kilovolt (kV) HVDC system was realized by Siemens Limited in association with a consortium of Siemens Energy (Germany) and Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Japan and features for the first-time the integration of High Voltage Direct Current XLPE Cable with overhead lines in India. 

• Acquisition addresses rising demand for low-voltage power distribution in India
• Apart from gaining access to the Indian market, the transaction is also aimed at creating an export hub 
• Regulatory approval from Competition Commission of India was received in August 2020
• Siemens has acquired 99.22% (approximately) of C&S Electric Limited from its promoters for Rs. 2,100 crore 

Siemens Limited has closed the acquisition of C&S Electric Limited after receiving the approval of Competition Commission of India on August 20, 2020 and the successful completion of further closing steps.  

• Orders grow mainly in Digital Industries and Mobility business segments.

• Siemens signs MoU with IISc for setting up the digital transformation labs; MoU with CMTI supporting Smart Manufacturing Demo and Development Cell 
• Researchers and faculty at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to be equipped with digitalisation products, technology and skills
• Machine Tool industry professionals to benefit through future-ready digitalisation skillsets, courtesy support of Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI)

• As of 2020, 735 students from 77 government engineering colleges across 23 states in India have been part of Siemens Scholarship Program
• Scholarships are aimed at deserving candidates who can pursue their education and launch a sustainable career in engineering, R&D or manufacturing

• Electric propulsion drive train and automation technologies for safe, cost saving and reliable operation of vessels  
• Energy Storage to help ensure continuity of power while maximizing performance and ensuring zero carbon emissions

• Siemens Mobility technologies for Bengaluru Metro include communications-based train control and the complete Telecommunication system 
• Driverless train technology from Siemens improves capacity, punctuality, reliability and provides enhanced safety for passengers
• The 18.8 km (16 elevated stations and 1 depot at Hebbagodi) Bengaluru Metro line is Reach 5 in the Phase 2 connecting Bengaluru between R V Road and Bommasandra

• Indo-German Initiative for Technical Education (IGnITE) is an initiative aimed at promoting industry relevant high-quality training and technical education

• ‘Atal Tunnel’ is one of the world’s longest and highest-altitude tunnels and will be inaugurated by Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. The tunnel will reduce the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 km.
• State-of-the-art technologies from Siemens to boost operational efficiency and safety at altitudes of 10,000 feet and above with climatic temperatures ranging between -15 to +20 Degrees