Govt has very righty aimed at zero T&D loss regime by 2019.
Present is very gloomy, thanks to buleet not being bitten by successive administrations.
Power sector of states in India is marred by corruption. As a result, if we give more electricity to people, more loss we make.
Some facts:
Financial Restructuring Plans ( FRPs) have failed miserably.
Ironically, India has surplus power, but people in dark. Meanwhile, the country remains busy in elections.
Present is very gloomy, thanks to buleet not being bitten by successive administrations.
Power sector of states in India is marred by corruption. As a result, if we give more electricity to people, more loss we make.
Some facts:
- India is world's 3rd largest producer and consumer of electricity.
- 28 Crore people have no access to electricity.
- Per capita consumption is just 1000 MW, China is 3000, US is 10,000.
- Peak Demand 165 GW, Capacity 270 GW :-)
- Distribution losses INR 4 lakh crore.
- Loss making states: Raj, UP,Haryana,JH,TN,AP,Telengana,Bihar.
Financial Restructuring Plans ( FRPs) have failed miserably.
Ironically, India has surplus power, but people in dark. Meanwhile, the country remains busy in elections.
