{"id":167068,"date":"2022-02-07T20:25:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T14:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?page_id=167068"},"modified":"2022-02-07T20:25:58","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T14:55:58","slug":"answered-revamped-distribution-sector-reform-scheme-needs-to-be-strengthened-to-make-it-effective-for-electricity-distribution-companies-comment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-revamped-distribution-sector-reform-scheme-needs-to-be-strengthened-to-make-it-effective-for-electricity-distribution-companies-comment\/","title":{"rendered":"[Answered] Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme needs to be strengthened to make it effective for electricity distribution companies. Comment."},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduction: Write a brief note on<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> RDSS.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Body: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Write about salient features and benefits of RDSS. What are existing issues and challenges in RDSS. Provide some measures for addressing the challenges of distribution companies effectively.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conclusion: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Briefly mention the need and measures to reform electricity ecosystem as a whole.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) is a grant-based programme targeted towards electricity distribution. It aims to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">improve the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of Discoms (Power Distribution companies).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salient features and benefits of RDSS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It will provide <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">conditional financial assistance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to strengthen the supply infrastructure of Discoms. The financial assistance is based on meeting pre-qualifying criteria and upon achievement of basic minimum benchmarks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It will <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">merge all existing programmes creating an Umbrella programme<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Which will increase efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is based on the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">action plan worked out for each state<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> rather than a \u2018one-size-fits-all\u2019 approach. Which will create customized solutions for states.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The scheme aims to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">create a universal smart metering ecosystem<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it aims to install 10 crore prepaid smart meter by 2023. which will reduce theft and increase data availability on electricity use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It aims to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">modernize urban distribution system<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reduce AT&amp;C losses<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to 12-15% by 2024-25, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">developing institutional capabilities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for Modern DISCOMs and reduce the cost-revenue gap of Discoms to zero by 2024-2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) along with the benefits also has built-in inefficiencies and challenges that need to be addressed\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complex processes and conditions for fund disbursal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> which would make fund disbursal difficult, even previous schemes faced the issue of low disbursal of allocated funds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lack of public review and regulatory oversight<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in states is still not addressed in RDSS.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RDSS emphasizes <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">investments over system strengthening<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for loss reductions. However, high losses are typically connected to sustained poor quality service.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It aims to create <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">universal pre-paid metering<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> but post-paid options may be suitable in many contexts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The steps that may be taken to address the inefficiencies and challenges<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the RDSS along with other schemes aims to increase the electricity consumption in the country, the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">transmission infrastructure is not ready <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to handle the higher load. The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RDSS\u2019s system\u2019s strengthening plans can focus on this challenge<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">25 per cent of electricity sales are highly subsidised, agricultural consumers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The KUSUM scheme<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can be utilised to fill the gap between supply and demand and also save losses of Discoms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unmetered consumers and non-functional meters <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at the consumer and feeder level make accurate energy accounting and loss monitoring difficult. All feeders must be equipped with meters capable of communicating readings without manual intervention. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RDSS\u2019s emphasis on smart metering can be leveraged<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is a need to address the inherent inefficiencies of RDSS along with reform in the electricity ecosystem including Generating companies, transmission companies and the governance in the power sector to improve the condition of electricity distribution companies and make the power ecosystem sustainable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Write a brief note on RDSS. Body: Write about salient features and benefits of RDSS. What are existing issues and challenges in RDSS. Provide some measures for addressing the challenges of distribution companies effectively.\u00a0 Conclusion: Briefly mention the need and measures to reform electricity ecosystem as a whole.\u00a0 The Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-revamped-distribution-sector-reform-scheme-needs-to-be-strengthened-to-make-it-effective-for-electricity-distribution-companies-comment\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">[Answered] Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme needs to be strengthened to make it effective for electricity distribution companies. 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