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Table: 1 Chart-2
Gwh
300000 287029
2001-2002 522,537 483,350 39,187 7.5 245438
31.03.61
31.03.2003
31.03.85
31.03.97
31.03.69
31.03.79
31.03.92
31.03.2002
31.03.56
31.03.66
31.12.50
31.03.74
31.03.80
31.03.90
31.03.2004
Year Demand (MW) Available (MW) Shortfall (MW) (%)
1997-1998 65,435 58,042 7,393 11.30 Year
1998-1999 67,905 58,445 9,460 13.90
1999-2000 72,669 63,691 8,978 12.40 Chart-3
Ckt. Kms.
Reliable and affordable electricity is the backbone of a as on 31-03-2004
nation's economy and its availability has to be ensured on a 4000000
Nuclear
sustainable basis. The present power scenario is as under:- 2% 3211956
2720 MW 3000000
l The installed capacity which was 1713 MW in 1950's Hydro
2351609
2145919
has gone up to 112058 MW as on 31.3.04 (chart-1). 26%
29500MW 2000000 1546097
l The gross electricity generation as on 31.12.1950 was
836307
5106 GWH which was increased to 558134 GWH in 1000000 541704
March'04 (chart-2). 29271 66421 157887
0
l The Transmission & Distribution network has
31.03.61
31.03.2003
31.03.85
31.03.97
31.03.69
31.03.79
31.03.92
31.03.2002
31.03.56
31.03.66
31.12.50
31.03.74
31.03.80
31.03.90
31.03.2004
registered a growth of 707752 Ckt.Kms as on 31.3.04
from 29271 Ckt. Kms. in 1950's (chart-3).
Steam
l The per capita consumption of electricity has increased 72% Years
to 506.69 KWh. as on 31.3.03 from 15.6 KWh. as on 79838 MW
31.12.50 (chart-4). Total = 112058 MW Note :- The circuit kms of lines includes HVDC, 400kV,220kV,110kV,66kV,33kV,11kV and distribution lines upto 500 Volts.
2 3
Table: 1 Chart-2
Gwh
300000 287029
2001-2002 522,537 483,350 39,187 7.5 245438
31.03.61
31.03.2003
31.03.85
31.03.97
31.03.69
31.03.79
31.03.92
31.03.2002
31.03.56
31.03.66
31.12.50
31.03.74
31.03.80
31.03.90
31.03.2004
Year Demand (MW) Available (MW) Shortfall (MW) (%)
1997-1998 65,435 58,042 7,393 11.30 Year
1998-1999 67,905 58,445 9,460 13.90
1999-2000 72,669 63,691 8,978 12.40 Chart-3
Ckt. Kms.
Reliable and affordable electricity is the backbone of a as on 31-03-2004
nation's economy and its availability has to be ensured on a 4000000
Nuclear
sustainable basis. The present power scenario is as under:- 2% 3211956
2720 MW 3000000
l The installed capacity which was 1713 MW in 1950's Hydro
2351609
2145919
has gone up to 112058 MW as on 31.3.04 (chart-1). 26%
29500MW 2000000 1546097
l The gross electricity generation as on 31.12.1950 was
836307
5106 GWH which was increased to 558134 GWH in 1000000 541704
March'04 (chart-2). 29271 66421 157887
0
l The Transmission & Distribution network has
31.03.61
31.03.2003
31.03.85
31.03.97
31.03.69
31.03.79
31.03.92
31.03.2002
31.03.56
31.03.66
31.12.50
31.03.74
31.03.80
31.03.90
31.03.2004
registered a growth of 707752 Ckt.Kms as on 31.3.04
from 29271 Ckt. Kms. in 1950's (chart-3).
Steam
l The per capita consumption of electricity has increased 72% Years
to 506.69 KWh. as on 31.3.03 from 15.6 KWh. as on 79838 MW
31.12.50 (chart-4). Total = 112058 MW Note :- The circuit kms of lines includes HVDC, 400kV,220kV,110kV,66kV,33kV,11kV and distribution lines upto 500 Volts.
2 3
Chart-4
582.00*
600.00
559.18* 566.69*
500.00
400.00
KWh
334.30
300.00 270.00
238.00
200.00 168.50
130.90 130.50
97.50
100.00 77.90
61.30
26.40 37.90
15.60
0.00
31.03.69
31.03.97
31.03.56
31.03.66
31.03.92
31.03.2002
31.12.50
31.03.61
31.03.2003
31.03.85
31.03.79
31.03.80
31.03.90
31.03.74
31.03.2004
CONSUMER GROWTH The All India figures for the losses for the last three
Years A phenomenal growth is expected in domestic years were 32.86% (2000-01), 33.98% (2001-02) and
* The per capita consumption of electricity has been calculated, considering the total electricity generated in India, as per International consumers and it is expected that by the end of 2006-07 the 32.54% (2002-03). This is a matter of concern as well
practice (U.N Methodology) . as potential for saving, which may reduce the demand
domestic consumer will grow to 12 crores from 7.5 crores in
1997-98. The agricultural consumer will grow from 11.5 supply gap. A reduction in T&D losses by 1% would
STATISTICAL ACCOUNT OF on regional basis. Introduction of 220 kV in 1960, 400 kV in crores to 14 crores. The metered supply to consumer will result in a saving in capacity by about 800 MW.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION 1977, HVDC back to back link in 1989, HVDC Bipole line fetch substantial amount of revenue to distribution licensee/
SEBs. Government of India has been funding the
NETWORK IN INDIA in 1990 and 765 kV transmission line (initially charged at utilities under APDRDP scheme
400kV) in 2000, and increase in total length of high tension for improvement in Sub-
Transmission network in India, during the past five transmission lines at 132 kV and above in the country from transmission and distribution
decades, has been developed simultaneously with growth in 2708 ckt. kms in 1950 to more than 2,70,000 ckt. kms of system. It is expected that
installed capacity. The growth in transmission system is transmission lines of HVDC (Back to Back and Bipole) 400 implementa-tion of this
characterized by the physical growth in transmission kV, 220 kV and 132 kV by 2003 are some of the indicators of programme among other
network (Ckt. km and Transmission Capacity) as well the progress. measures will bring down the
introduction of higher transmission voltages and new losses.
technologies for bulk power transmission. For several Table and bar chart showing the development of
decades the power systems in the country have been operated transmission system in the country is given below. R E N O VA T I O N A N D
M O D E R N I Z AT I O N
Table: 3
(R&M)
1950 1970 1980 1990 2000 2004
Of the installed capacity of
132KV CKM 2700 44800 56800 88000 104000 108000 1,12,060 MW as on March 2004,
220KV CKM 9100 30400 60000 86600 100000 34,600 MW is covered under
ongoing R & M programme. Of
400KV CKM 1970 19800 41400 52800 these 24,683 MW are thermal
HVDC bi-pole 1500 2500 2700 2500 units and 9977 MW hydel units.
The likely benefits in terms of
HVDC back-to-back 500 1500 1500 TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION LOSSES extra peaking capacity and
765kV 400kV Op 960 energy to be realized through R & M / Life extension(
Transmission & Distribution losses in India are very to be implemented during 10th plan) are estimated to be
high as compared to those in Developed Countries (6-11%). more than 5540 MW.
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Chart-4
582.00*
600.00
559.18* 566.69*
500.00
400.00
KWh
334.30
300.00 270.00
238.00
200.00 168.50
130.90 130.50
97.50
100.00 77.90
61.30
26.40 37.90
15.60
0.00
31.03.69
31.03.97
31.03.56
31.03.66
31.03.92
31.03.2002
31.12.50
31.03.61
31.03.2003
31.03.85
31.03.79
31.03.80
31.03.90
31.03.74
31.03.2004
CONSUMER GROWTH The All India figures for the losses for the last three
Years A phenomenal growth is expected in domestic years were 32.86% (2000-01), 33.98% (2001-02) and
* The per capita consumption of electricity has been calculated, considering the total electricity generated in India, as per International consumers and it is expected that by the end of 2006-07 the 32.54% (2002-03). This is a matter of concern as well
practice (U.N Methodology) . as potential for saving, which may reduce the demand
domestic consumer will grow to 12 crores from 7.5 crores in
1997-98. The agricultural consumer will grow from 11.5 supply gap. A reduction in T&D losses by 1% would
STATISTICAL ACCOUNT OF on regional basis. Introduction of 220 kV in 1960, 400 kV in crores to 14 crores. The metered supply to consumer will result in a saving in capacity by about 800 MW.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION 1977, HVDC back to back link in 1989, HVDC Bipole line fetch substantial amount of revenue to distribution licensee/
SEBs. Government of India has been funding the
NETWORK IN INDIA in 1990 and 765 kV transmission line (initially charged at utilities under APDRDP scheme
400kV) in 2000, and increase in total length of high tension for improvement in Sub-
Transmission network in India, during the past five transmission lines at 132 kV and above in the country from transmission and distribution
decades, has been developed simultaneously with growth in 2708 ckt. kms in 1950 to more than 2,70,000 ckt. kms of system. It is expected that
installed capacity. The growth in transmission system is transmission lines of HVDC (Back to Back and Bipole) 400 implementa-tion of this
characterized by the physical growth in transmission kV, 220 kV and 132 kV by 2003 are some of the indicators of programme among other
network (Ckt. km and Transmission Capacity) as well the progress. measures will bring down the
introduction of higher transmission voltages and new losses.
technologies for bulk power transmission. For several Table and bar chart showing the development of
decades the power systems in the country have been operated transmission system in the country is given below. R E N O VA T I O N A N D
M O D E R N I Z AT I O N
Table: 3
(R&M)
1950 1970 1980 1990 2000 2004
Of the installed capacity of
132KV CKM 2700 44800 56800 88000 104000 108000 1,12,060 MW as on March 2004,
220KV CKM 9100 30400 60000 86600 100000 34,600 MW is covered under
ongoing R & M programme. Of
400KV CKM 1970 19800 41400 52800 these 24,683 MW are thermal
HVDC bi-pole 1500 2500 2700 2500 units and 9977 MW hydel units.
The likely benefits in terms of
HVDC back-to-back 500 1500 1500 TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION LOSSES extra peaking capacity and
765kV 400kV Op 960 energy to be realized through R & M / Life extension(
Transmission & Distribution losses in India are very to be implemented during 10th plan) are estimated to be
high as compared to those in Developed Countries (6-11%). more than 5540 MW.
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PERSPECTIVE PLAN EXISTING REGULATORY ARRANGEMENTS
VISION FOR POWER DEVELOPMENT IN THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003 v Open access in transmission from the outset.
COUNTRY The recently enacted Electricity Act, 2003 (June 2003) v Open access in distribution to be introduced in phases
is a progressive legislation that provides for measures with surcharge for current level of cross subsidy to be
The National Electricity Policy of the Government
conducive for development of electricity industry, promoting gradually phased out along with cross subsidies and
stipulates that “reliable and quality power at affordable price
competition, protecting interest of consumers and supply of obligation to supply. SERCs to frame regulations
is to be made available to all by the year 2012, i.e. by the end
electricity to all areas, rationalization of electricity tariff and within one year regarding phasing of open access.
of 11th Plan. In this regard, the projection of the demand of
electricity is made by 16th Electricity Power Survey ensuring transparent policies and promotion of efficiency etc. v Distribution licensees would be free to undertake
Committee. As per the forecast made by 16th Electric Power The Act seeks to create liberal framework of generation and generating companies would be free to
Survey, energy requirement at the end of 10th Plan, i.e. development for the power sector by distancing Government take up distribution business.
March'07 is 720 million units (MU), which is likely to from regulation with the formation of Central Electricity v The SERC is a mandatory requirement.
increase to 975 MU. Accordingly, a target of addition of Regulatory Commission and State Electricity Regulatory
41,110 MW of generating capacity, comprising of 14,373 v Provision for payment of subsidy through budget.
Commissions.
MW hydro, 25,417 MW thermal and 1300 of nuclear has v Trading, a distinct activity is being recognized with the
been planned for the 10th Plan period (2002-07). However, Major salient features of the Act are as follows:- safeguard of the Regulatory Commissions being
based on the latest status of monitoring, it is expected that Transmission Development during Tenth Plan v Generation being deli-censed and captive generation authorized to fix ceilings on trading margins, if
about 40,000 MW (comprising of 12,000 MW hydro, 25,500 being freely permitted. Hydro projects would, necessary.
(2002-07)
MW thermal and 2500 MW nuclear) is likely to be added however, need clearance from the CEA. v Metering of all electricity supplied made mandatory.
during the 10th Plan period. Keeping with the pace of growth during previous plans,
an ambitious plan has been developed for the Tenth Plan v Transmission utility at the central as well as state level v Provisions relating to theft of electricity made more
In order to meet the target of making quality power (2002-07) also. Accordingly, it is envisaged that a total to be a Govt. company with responsibility for planned stringent.
available to all by the year 2012 (end of 11th Plan), a capacity 14968 ckm of 220kV line, 34189 ckm of 400kV lines and and coordinated development of transmission network.
addition of 67,439 MW comprising of 23,359 MW hydro, v Provisions for safeguarding consumer interests.
2559ckm of 800kV lines would be constructed during this Ombudsman scheme for consumers grievance
38,165 MW thermal and 5915 MW nuclear has been planned v Provision for private licensees in transmission and
period. Similarly, 13785 MVA transformation capacities redressal.
for 11th Plan. However, the latest indications suggest that an entry in distribution through an independent network.
would be added at 220kV level and 32595 MVA at 400kV
addition of 61,000 MW comprising of 21,000 MW hydro, level. Also, 2500 Ckm of HVDC lines alongwith 5000 MW
35,000 MW thermal and 5000 MW nuclear could be feasible of station capacity is also programmed for tenth plan.
during 11th Plan period. Even with this level of capacity
addition, the country could face a peaking shortage of about Development of National Power Grid
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
12.7% and energy shortage of 5.6% by the end of 11th Plan.
A National Power Grid for India is also being visualized POLICY & INCENTIVES
FUTURE POWER SCENARIO at this stage and is expected to materialize by 2007. This all
India power grid is envisaged to be developed in a phased FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT POLICY based thermal power plants, in oil based thermal power
It may be seen that with the capacity addition of over manner first by integrating a cluster of Regions and plants, and in gas based thermal power plants, and not
1,00,000 MW during 10th and 11th Plan, only the mission of Foreign investments in power sector are under
subsequently, progressive integration of all the Regions fully for atomic reactor power plants.
providing power for all by 2012 is expected to be a reality. Automatic Route.
by the year 2012. The total inter-regional transmission
The strong power sector infrastructure thus will pave the way 2. distribution of electric energy to household, industrial,
capacity for exchange of power among various regions, Foreign investment in power sector can either be in the
for overall economic growth and social development of the commercial and other users.
expected to go up to 34,500 MW from the existing capacity form of a joint venture with an Indian company or as a fully
country. of 8,400 MW. owned foreign company with 100% equity. Application for automatic approval should be submitted to
the RBI exchange Central Department, Shaheed Bhagat
Automatic Route Singh Road, Mumbai-400 023.
Foreign direct investment up to 100% equity in the
following areas of the power sector is allowed on automatic
basis without any equity cap. No prior approval is required
and only intimation to RBI Regional office should be given
within 30 days of receiving inflows, in the following
activities:
Generation and transmission of electric energy.
1. generation and transmission of electric energy
produced in hydro electric power plants, in lignite/coal
6 7
PERSPECTIVE PLAN EXISTING REGULATORY ARRANGEMENTS
VISION FOR POWER DEVELOPMENT IN THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003 v Open access in transmission from the outset.
COUNTRY The recently enacted Electricity Act, 2003 (June 2003) v Open access in distribution to be introduced in phases
is a progressive legislation that provides for measures with surcharge for current level of cross subsidy to be
The National Electricity Policy of the Government
conducive for development of electricity industry, promoting gradually phased out along with cross subsidies and
stipulates that “reliable and quality power at affordable price
competition, protecting interest of consumers and supply of obligation to supply. SERCs to frame regulations
is to be made available to all by the year 2012, i.e. by the end
electricity to all areas, rationalization of electricity tariff and within one year regarding phasing of open access.
of 11th Plan. In this regard, the projection of the demand of
electricity is made by 16th Electricity Power Survey ensuring transparent policies and promotion of efficiency etc. v Distribution licensees would be free to undertake
Committee. As per the forecast made by 16th Electric Power The Act seeks to create liberal framework of generation and generating companies would be free to
Survey, energy requirement at the end of 10th Plan, i.e. development for the power sector by distancing Government take up distribution business.
March'07 is 720 million units (MU), which is likely to from regulation with the formation of Central Electricity v The SERC is a mandatory requirement.
increase to 975 MU. Accordingly, a target of addition of Regulatory Commission and State Electricity Regulatory
41,110 MW of generating capacity, comprising of 14,373 v Provision for payment of subsidy through budget.
Commissions.
MW hydro, 25,417 MW thermal and 1300 of nuclear has v Trading, a distinct activity is being recognized with the
been planned for the 10th Plan period (2002-07). However, Major salient features of the Act are as follows:- safeguard of the Regulatory Commissions being
based on the latest status of monitoring, it is expected that Transmission Development during Tenth Plan v Generation being deli-censed and captive generation authorized to fix ceilings on trading margins, if
about 40,000 MW (comprising of 12,000 MW hydro, 25,500 being freely permitted. Hydro projects would, necessary.
(2002-07)
MW thermal and 2500 MW nuclear) is likely to be added however, need clearance from the CEA. v Metering of all electricity supplied made mandatory.
during the 10th Plan period. Keeping with the pace of growth during previous plans,
an ambitious plan has been developed for the Tenth Plan v Transmission utility at the central as well as state level v Provisions relating to theft of electricity made more
In order to meet the target of making quality power (2002-07) also. Accordingly, it is envisaged that a total to be a Govt. company with responsibility for planned stringent.
available to all by the year 2012 (end of 11th Plan), a capacity 14968 ckm of 220kV line, 34189 ckm of 400kV lines and and coordinated development of transmission network.
addition of 67,439 MW comprising of 23,359 MW hydro, v Provisions for safeguarding consumer interests.
2559ckm of 800kV lines would be constructed during this Ombudsman scheme for consumers grievance
38,165 MW thermal and 5915 MW nuclear has been planned v Provision for private licensees in transmission and
period. Similarly, 13785 MVA transformation capacities redressal.
for 11th Plan. However, the latest indications suggest that an entry in distribution through an independent network.
would be added at 220kV level and 32595 MVA at 400kV
addition of 61,000 MW comprising of 21,000 MW hydro, level. Also, 2500 Ckm of HVDC lines alongwith 5000 MW
35,000 MW thermal and 5000 MW nuclear could be feasible of station capacity is also programmed for tenth plan.
during 11th Plan period. Even with this level of capacity
addition, the country could face a peaking shortage of about Development of National Power Grid
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
12.7% and energy shortage of 5.6% by the end of 11th Plan.
A National Power Grid for India is also being visualized POLICY & INCENTIVES
FUTURE POWER SCENARIO at this stage and is expected to materialize by 2007. This all
India power grid is envisaged to be developed in a phased FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT POLICY based thermal power plants, in oil based thermal power
It may be seen that with the capacity addition of over manner first by integrating a cluster of Regions and plants, and in gas based thermal power plants, and not
1,00,000 MW during 10th and 11th Plan, only the mission of Foreign investments in power sector are under
subsequently, progressive integration of all the Regions fully for atomic reactor power plants.
providing power for all by 2012 is expected to be a reality. Automatic Route.
by the year 2012. The total inter-regional transmission
The strong power sector infrastructure thus will pave the way 2. distribution of electric energy to household, industrial,
capacity for exchange of power among various regions, Foreign investment in power sector can either be in the
for overall economic growth and social development of the commercial and other users.
expected to go up to 34,500 MW from the existing capacity form of a joint venture with an Indian company or as a fully
country. of 8,400 MW. owned foreign company with 100% equity. Application for automatic approval should be submitted to
the RBI exchange Central Department, Shaheed Bhagat
Automatic Route Singh Road, Mumbai-400 023.
Foreign direct investment up to 100% equity in the
following areas of the power sector is allowed on automatic
basis without any equity cap. No prior approval is required
and only intimation to RBI Regional office should be given
within 30 days of receiving inflows, in the following
activities:
Generation and transmission of electric energy.
1. generation and transmission of electric energy
produced in hydro electric power plants, in lignite/coal
6 7
transmission and distribution schemes.
8 9
transmission and distribution schemes.
8 9
Ø Greater private investment through IPPs and joint q Government of India envisages
ventures would be encouraged and conducive two routes for private sector
atmosphere created for attracting private sector funds. participation in transmission
ventures. IPTC route - provides
R&D in Power Sector
100% fund mobilization by
Government of India has set up a Standing Committee private entrepreneurs as
on Research in the Power Sector under the Chairmanship of Independent Private
Chairman, CEA and DG, CPRI as the Member Secretary. Transmission Company. And
Members are drawn from various concerned organizations in
JVC route -provides formulation
the Power Sector, CSIR, CFRI, TIFAC, NPC & other. The
of a Joint Venture Company (JVC)
Committee has already identified the research projects to be
taken up on short, medium & long term basis. Action is being with CTU/STU by selecting a
taken to initiate research in each of these areas on prioritized private investor as joint venture
basis. partner.
10 11
Ø Greater private investment through IPPs and joint q Government of India envisages
ventures would be encouraged and conducive two routes for private sector
atmosphere created for attracting private sector funds. participation in transmission
ventures. IPTC route - provides
R&D in Power Sector
100% fund mobilization by
Government of India has set up a Standing Committee private entrepreneurs as
on Research in the Power Sector under the Chairmanship of Independent Private
Chairman, CEA and DG, CPRI as the Member Secretary. Transmission Company. And
Members are drawn from various concerned organizations in
JVC route -provides formulation
the Power Sector, CSIR, CFRI, TIFAC, NPC & other. The
of a Joint Venture Company (JVC)
Committee has already identified the research projects to be
taken up on short, medium & long term basis. Action is being with CTU/STU by selecting a
taken to initiate research in each of these areas on prioritized private investor as joint venture
basis. partner.
10 11
are taking steps for implementing the consumer care centres An investment of Rs. 86357 crores was assessed by the
for large towns of the States Working Group on Power at the beginning of the Tenth Plan.
However the same has gone to Rs. 1,00,000/- crore as on
STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF
I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O L O G Y ( I T )
INITIATIVES:
today for the entire 10th Plan period (2002-07). PRIVATE PROJECTS IN POWER SECTOR
Research And Development (R&D) And New
(i) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Technologies:
(SCADA) System:
According to the National Perspective Plan on R&D in
To improve reliability and quality of power Indian Power Sector up to 2015, distribution sector was
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) identified as the key area for taking up the Research and
System has been introduced in Accelerated Power Development (R&D) in this sector. The identified areas are:
Development Reforms (APDRP) Schemes. l High voltage distribution system (HVDS)
(ii) High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS): l Demand side management
HVDS has been introduced for arresting power l Custom power devices
pilferage and reduction of losses by Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, l Compact transformation devices
West Bengal, Noida Power Company Ltd. etc. l Distribution automation
(iii) Electronic/Static Meters: l Metering
Almost all States are installing electronic / Static Quality of Power Supply and Customer
meters on feeders and at consumer premises to introduce Satisfaction: Table: 6
energy accounting and auditing. Andhra Pradesh, Uttar (as on 31.5.2002)
With the enactment of the Electricity Act, 2003 the
Pradesh, Orissa have successfully introduced Meter reading
emphasis has been given on providing quality and
Instrument (MRI) for their towns, as also Delhi having interruption free supply to customers. Keeping this objective Number Capacity (MW)
facilities of spot billing. in view Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has started
FUTURE INVESTMENT REQUIREMENT: monitoring of reliability index, average tripping per month in
respect of 11 kV feeders in respect of towns having i) CEA cleared Projects 58 29614.5
Even after investment made by the Union Government population of more than 8 lakhs. This will facilitate in bench Detailed Project Reports under Examination in CEA 3 885.48
through APDRP in ST&D system, the distribution sector marking various indices for the annual frequency and DPRs returned due to non-tying up of Essential inputs/clearances 21 8733.1
needs further investment considering the growth rates of duration of tripping. Various State Electricity Regulatory
Total 82 392331.1
various segments of the distribution system the projections Commissions (SERCs) are also in the process of making
by the end of 2006-07 are as follows: regulations for standard of performance in compliance to
various provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003. ii) Status of Clearances of Private Power Projects
Table: 5 Regulation on Installation and Operation of Meters: a) Techno-Economic Clearance :
Line Ckt km Thermal 52 28028.5
In compliance to provision of Section 55 of the
Electricity Act, 2003, CEA is making regulation on Hydel 6 1586
66 kV 46947
installation and operation of meters. This will facilitate in Total 58 29614.5
33 kV 346336 uniformity of approach for location of meters, selecting type Detailed Project Report under examination :
11 kV 2270984 of meters and their specification, new investment Thermal 2 693.48
opportunities.
LV 4486176 Hydel 1 192
Total 3 885.48
DPRs returned due to non-tying up of essential inputs/Clearances
Thermal 19 7715.1
Hydel 2 1018
Total 21 8733.1
Grand Total 82 39233.1
12 13
15
are taking steps for implementing the consumer care centres An investment of Rs. 86357 crores was assessed by the
for large towns of the States Working Group on Power at the beginning of the Tenth Plan.
However the same has gone to Rs. 1,00,000/- crore as on
STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF
I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O L O G Y ( I T )
INITIATIVES:
today for the entire 10th Plan period (2002-07). PRIVATE PROJECTS IN POWER SECTOR
Research And Development (R&D) And New
(i) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Technologies:
(SCADA) System:
According to the National Perspective Plan on R&D in
To improve reliability and quality of power Indian Power Sector up to 2015, distribution sector was
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) identified as the key area for taking up the Research and
System has been introduced in Accelerated Power Development (R&D) in this sector. The identified areas are:
Development Reforms (APDRP) Schemes. l High voltage distribution system (HVDS)
(ii) High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS): l Demand side management
HVDS has been introduced for arresting power l Custom power devices
pilferage and reduction of losses by Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, l Compact transformation devices
West Bengal, Noida Power Company Ltd. etc. l Distribution automation
(iii) Electronic/Static Meters: l Metering
Almost all States are installing electronic / Static Quality of Power Supply and Customer
meters on feeders and at consumer premises to introduce Satisfaction: Table: 6
energy accounting and auditing. Andhra Pradesh, Uttar (as on 31.5.2002)
With the enactment of the Electricity Act, 2003 the
Pradesh, Orissa have successfully introduced Meter reading
emphasis has been given on providing quality and
Instrument (MRI) for their towns, as also Delhi having interruption free supply to customers. Keeping this objective Number Capacity (MW)
facilities of spot billing. in view Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has started
FUTURE INVESTMENT REQUIREMENT: monitoring of reliability index, average tripping per month in
respect of 11 kV feeders in respect of towns having i) CEA cleared Projects 58 29614.5
Even after investment made by the Union Government population of more than 8 lakhs. This will facilitate in bench Detailed Project Reports under Examination in CEA 3 885.48
through APDRP in ST&D system, the distribution sector marking various indices for the annual frequency and DPRs returned due to non-tying up of Essential inputs/clearances 21 8733.1
needs further investment considering the growth rates of duration of tripping. Various State Electricity Regulatory
Total 82 392331.1
various segments of the distribution system the projections Commissions (SERCs) are also in the process of making
by the end of 2006-07 are as follows: regulations for standard of performance in compliance to
various provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003. ii) Status of Clearances of Private Power Projects
Table: 5 Regulation on Installation and Operation of Meters: a) Techno-Economic Clearance :
Line Ckt km Thermal 52 28028.5
In compliance to provision of Section 55 of the
Electricity Act, 2003, CEA is making regulation on Hydel 6 1586
66 kV 46947
installation and operation of meters. This will facilitate in Total 58 29614.5
33 kV 346336 uniformity of approach for location of meters, selecting type Detailed Project Report under examination :
11 kV 2270984 of meters and their specification, new investment Thermal 2 693.48
opportunities.
LV 4486176 Hydel 1 192
Total 3 885.48
DPRs returned due to non-tying up of essential inputs/Clearances
Thermal 19 7715.1
Hydel 2 1018
Total 21 8733.1
Grand Total 82 39233.1
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MAJOR CLEARANCES REQUIRED
FOR POWER PROJECTS
Table: 7
v) SEB clearance
2. CWC
1. SEB
USEFUL
vi) Pollution clearance (water & air)
2. State Govt.
State/Central Pollution Control Board
ADDRESSES
vii) Forest Clearance 1. State Govt.
2. M/o E&F
viii) Environment and Forest Clearance 1. State Govt.
2. M/o E&F JOINT SECRETARY
ix) Civil Aviation Clearance for Chimney Height NAA Investment Promotion Cell, OM,
Coordination and Press & Publicity,
x) Registration of Company ROC Ministry of Power
xi) Rehabilitation & Resettlement of displaced families by land 1. M/o E&F Tel: 91-11-2371 0199
acquistion 2.State Govt. Website: http://www.powermin.nic.in
xii) Hydro projects (mini-micro) M/o Water Resources JOINT SECRETARY
xiii) Equipment procurement (imported) DGFT Distribution, Thermal, ARDRP, IT &
Non Statutory Clearances Authority REST mission
Ministry of Power
xiv) Land Availability State Govt.
Telefax: 91-11-2371-4842
xv) Fuel linkage D/o Coal/ P&NG Website: http://www.powermin.nic.in
xvi) Financing CEA/Deptt.of Power/Deptt. of E.A./
Fin. Institutions JOINT SECRETARY, SIA
Secretariat for Industrial Assistance (SIA)
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Tel: 011-2301 1983
Fax: 011-2301 1034
E-mail: dipp_sia@ub.nic.in
DEPUTY SECRETARY
(Investment Promotion & Infrastructure
Development Cell)
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Tel: 011-2301 4218
E-mail: chanchal.kumar@nic.in
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MAJOR CLEARANCES REQUIRED
FOR POWER PROJECTS
Table: 7
v) SEB clearance
2. CWC
1. SEB
USEFUL
vi) Pollution clearance (water & air)
2. State Govt.
State/Central Pollution Control Board
ADDRESSES
vii) Forest Clearance 1. State Govt.
2. M/o E&F
viii) Environment and Forest Clearance 1. State Govt.
2. M/o E&F JOINT SECRETARY
ix) Civil Aviation Clearance for Chimney Height NAA Investment Promotion Cell, OM,
Coordination and Press & Publicity,
x) Registration of Company ROC Ministry of Power
xi) Rehabilitation & Resettlement of displaced families by land 1. M/o E&F Tel: 91-11-2371 0199
acquistion 2.State Govt. Website: http://www.powermin.nic.in
xii) Hydro projects (mini-micro) M/o Water Resources JOINT SECRETARY
xiii) Equipment procurement (imported) DGFT Distribution, Thermal, ARDRP, IT &
Non Statutory Clearances Authority REST mission
Ministry of Power
xiv) Land Availability State Govt.
Telefax: 91-11-2371-4842
xv) Fuel linkage D/o Coal/ P&NG Website: http://www.powermin.nic.in
xvi) Financing CEA/Deptt.of Power/Deptt. of E.A./
Fin. Institutions JOINT SECRETARY, SIA
Secretariat for Industrial Assistance (SIA)
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Tel: 011-2301 1983
Fax: 011-2301 1034
E-mail: dipp_sia@ub.nic.in
DEPUTY SECRETARY
(Investment Promotion & Infrastructure
Development Cell)
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Tel: 011-2301 4218
E-mail: chanchal.kumar@nic.in
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