Electricity is the most important factor in the economic growth of any country. And the most critical segment of Power Sector chain including Generation, Transmission and Distribution, is the Distribution Sector. Efficient management of the distribution of electricity sector is mandatory as it acts as an interface between the utilities and the consumers. The real challenge in the power sector today lies in efficiency. However, the poor financial health of the distribution utilities in the States has resulted in inadequate investment in the distribution network making it difficult to meet the increasing demands of power in urban areas.
Keeping in mind the importance of requirement for continual up-gradation and creation of infrastructure for electricity distribution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Integrated Power Development Scheme in Varanasi. Under this scheme, the State Governments with the support of the Central Government will attempt to ensure 24/7 power for all. All Discoms (Distribution Companies), including the Private Sector Discoms as well as the State Power Departments, will be eligible for financial assistance under the scheme.
One of the flagship programmes of the Ministry of Power, IPDS will aim at strengthening of sub-transmission network, and also be involved in metering, IT application, customer care Services, provisioning of solar panels, and the completion of the ongoing works of Restructured Accelerated Power Development and completion of the Reforms Programme (RAPDRP).
Electricity is the most important factor in the economic growth of any country. And the most critical segment of Power Sector chain including Generation, Transmission and Distribution, is the Distribution Sector. Efficient management of the distribution of electricity sector is mandatory as it acts as an interface between the utilities and the consumers. The real challenge in the power sector today lies in efficiency. However, the poor financial health of the distribution utilities in the States has resulted in inadequate investment in the distribution network making it difficult to meet the increasing demands of power in urban areas.
Keeping in mind the importance of requirement for continual up-gradation and creation of infrastructure for electricity distribution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Integrated Power Development Scheme in Varanasi. Under this scheme, the State Governments with the support of the Central Government will attempt to ensure 24/7 power for all. All Discoms (Distribution Companies), including the Private Sector Discoms as well as the State Power Departments, will be eligible for financial assistance under the scheme.
One of the flagship programmes of the Ministry of Power, IPDS will aim at strengthening of sub-transmission network, and also be involved in metering, IT application, customer care Services, provisioning of solar panels, and the completion of the ongoing works of Restructured Accelerated Power Development and completion of the Reforms Programme (RAPDRP).
