reforms
Cabinet approves Rs.3.04 trillion “Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme”
- Jul 1, 2021
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Reforms-based and Results-linked, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, on June 30, 2021. Broad Objective The scheme seeks to improve the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of all discoms/power departments excluding Read more
Draft guidelines for power distribution reforms scheme released
- Mar 19, 2021
The government has released the draft guidelines of the ‘Revamped, Reforms-Based and Results-Linked Distribution Sector Scheme’ for supporting discoms to undertake reforms and improve performance in a time-bound manner, as announced during the recent Budget. The scheme is aimed Read more
Electricity consumers empowered in unprecedented government move
- Dec 22, 2020
The Union ministry has promulgated rules laying down the rights of power consumers in the country. This is for the first time that electricity consumers have been empowered against errant actions of power distribution utilities. While issuing these rules Read more
Government proposes widespread reforms in power sector
- May 18, 2020
The following story, prepared on the basis of a report by ICICI Securities Ltd, provides a gist of the important power sector-related reforms announced by the Central government, over the past few days. PFC/REC loans: The fiscal support includes Read more