Synopsis: The promise of free power to households/ other activities cannot be sustained. Introduction With elections coming near in many states, political parties started offering a lot of freebies to the people. Promises such as free power up to 300 units /month for households, free households, free households etc have been made. These all have… Continue reading Free power at a big price
Tag: DISCOMS
Nursing the ailing power discoms back to health
Synopsis: Despite the UDAY scheme, the condition of DISCOMS is critical. This demands a closer analysis. Introduction The DISCOMS provide power to households by connecting power producers to households. Though this seems a good economic proposition, the condition of DISCOMS in India is fragile. Contents1 What are the causes for the fragile economic health of… Continue reading Nursing the ailing power discoms back to health
SAUBHAGYA completes Four years of successful implementation
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Saubhagya Scheme?3 What are the key features of the Scheme?4 What is the present status of the Scheme? What is the News? SAUBHAGYA Scheme has completed four years of successful implementation. What is the Saubhagya Scheme? The SAUBHAGYA Scheme was announced by the Prime Minister in 2017. … Continue reading SAUBHAGYA completes Four years of successful implementation
Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Resolving issues with the discom-sector. Synopsis: The Central government is facing opposition to the Electricity Amendment Bill 2021 even before it is introduced in Parliament. Examining key concerns being raised. Context West Bengal Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister requesting that the Bill not be brought before Parliament claiming… Continue reading Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
NITI Aayog and RMI Release a Report on Power Distribution Sector
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Purpose of the Report:3 Key Findings of the Report:4 Reforms suggested by the Report: What is the News? NITI Aayog and RMI have released a report titled “Turning Around the Power Distribution Sector”. Purpose of the Report: The report presents a review of reform efforts in the Indian… Continue reading NITI Aayog and RMI Release a Report on Power Distribution Sector
Understanding Stability in Power Supply in 2024
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:1.1 About Japanese Investment in Solar Energy:1.2 Solar Power Cost Trajectory in India:1.3 Challenges in Solar Energy:1.4 How to Improve India’s Solar Energy? Synopsis: India’s solar energy price reduction needs other reforms from the government to enhance India’s solar capacity. About Japanese Investment in Solar Energy: In 2015, Japan’s SoftBank Group… Continue reading Understanding Stability in Power Supply in 2024
Smart Metering Program shouldn’t be implemented in Haste
Relevance: Inefficient discoms have been a critical problem for India’s power sector since long. Synopsis: Smart meters have the power to improve the revenue recovery rate of discoms and ensure better electricity services to the consumer. But such outcomes can be expected only if our roll-out program are executed well and not in haste. Background: Announced in Union Budget 2020 –21, smart… Continue reading Smart Metering Program shouldn’t be implemented in Haste
Renewable energy: Centre looking to set up portal to disclose payment delays by Discoms
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) is considering setting up a web portal to publicly disclose payment delays to renewable energy players from power distribution companies (Discoms).This move is expected to usher in more transparency in pending payments. The industry has demanded that a portal should be similar to Payment Ratification and Analysis in… Continue reading Renewable energy: Centre looking to set up portal to disclose payment delays by Discoms
Discom debt to return to pre-UDAY levels
According to the credit ratings agency Crisil,the debt of state-owned electricity distribution companies(discoms) is set to increase to pre-Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana(UDAY) levels of ₹2.6 lakh crore by the end of 2019-20. The Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana(Uday) was launched in 2015.It envisaged state governments taking over 75% of the utilities debts,thus reducing the interest burden… Continue reading Discom debt to return to pre-UDAY levels
