Situated in Sector 81, Gurugram, this electric vehicle charging station was once India’s largest. Today, it is operating at barely one-fourth of its capacity and is in visibly poor condition. Developed by Alektrify, the facility is far from what one would expect of a modern EV charging
station. The paint has chipped off from the entrance gate, several charging points lie vacant, and only a handful of vehicles can be seen charging at any given time.

Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman and CEO of ONGC Ltd, takes centre stage this month following the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet’s decision to extend his tenure. The ACC has approved his re-employment on a one-year contractual basis from December 7, 2025, ensuring leadership continuity at India’s largest upstream energy major.

In this month’s ground report, Enersider visits New Delhi Railway Station—one of the country’s busiest transit hubs—to assess the progress of its long-awaited redevelopment. The report examines the Ministry of Railways’ ambitious revamp plans aimed at easing congestion and improving passenger safety, particularly in the wake of the tragic stampede of February 2025.

This month’s exclusive features an in-depth conversation with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. The interview explores the government’s policy initiatives and its implementation on the ground, the push for deeper adoption of clean fuels, and the Centre’s long-term vision for building resilient, sustainable infrastructure across the country.

This is not the kind of promotion anyone hopes for, but the office of the Chairman and Managing Director of THDC India Ltd now has a new occupant. Currently serving as Director (Finance) at the power sector PSU, Sipan Kumar Garg assumed additional charge as CMD on November 25. He has been serving the company as Director (Finance) since August 17, 2024.

A mound of garbage along National Highway 1, leading towards Haryana and Punjab, is hardly the welcome anyone expects when entering or exiting the national capital. The Bhalswa landfill—one of Delhi’s three major waste dumps—has long been an eyesore. Yet, for most Delhiites, its visual blight is far less worrying than the toxic fumes it releases into the air.

Team Enersider visits the Urban Extension Road-II, three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the expressway. The report explores how the project is transforming regional connectivity, boosting local economies, and highlights the challenges that must be addressed to make such infrastructure successes truly future-ready.

Ashish Khanna, Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), brings over 25 years of experience spanning public and private sectors. His international perspective—from North Africa to Sub-Saharan Africa— fuels ISA’s mission to accelerate a sustainable, inclusive energy transition.

Team Enersider visits the pioneering battery energy storage system facility at Kilokri, New Delhi. The ground report explores technological advancements in energy generation and distribution, the critical role of storage solutions, and delves into safety measures and utility preparedness for operating such facilities in densely populated areas.