cog modon06 GOVERNMENT OF KERALA AMIMILNoalADIAGVO alzvol FOURTEENTH FIVE YEAR PLAN 2022-2027 M6890 16a al@lasoS1 SECOND YEAR’S PROGRAMME 2023-2024 averse UT Volume I aldlanslagyas aeeailaim aflaosme BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMES achnonbn auhppdsjoanflas ovsgjong antes mdanos laqagos ayiaumiinoat oedays amples aayslanogys35 — 2023, TYPESET BY FNANCE DEPARTMENT AND PRINTED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF GOVERNMENT PRESSES [AT THE GOVERNMENT PRESS, SHORNUR — 2023 Jhydrogen or ammonia manufacturing zones or clusters supported by Gol to come up in these destinations, Inorder to take the leadership position intending to lead on project development and show the path forward on green hydrogen commercialization in the State, an amount of % 92,00 lakh is provided for the scheme in the Budget 2023-2 5.2.2) Department of Electrical Inspectorate Safety inspections and sanction for enegisation of all HT/EHT and other medium voltage installation in the State are carried out by the Department of Electrical Inspectorate. Inspection of all electrical accidents in the State and preparing the enquiry report for Government covering actions against responsible person/authority are done by this department. An amount of % 540.00 lakh is provided in the Budget 2023-24 for Electrical Inspectorate for implementing the following schemes: 1. Meter Testing and Standards Laboratory (Outlay: 400.00 lakh) The Meter Testing and Standard Laboratory, Thiruvananthapuram and 13 regional meter testing laboratories are functioning under the Electrical Inspectorate Department. The scheme is envisaged for enhancing the scope of testing facilities in these laboratories for ensuring safety of electrical installations. The components included under the scheme are: sl. ‘Amount nae Component/Activity (in takh) i_| Procurement of Testing equipment/Instruments ii_ | Up gradation of IT infrastructure iii_| Setting up and modernization of office infrastructure & Maintaining SQMS certification (IS 15700: 2018) iv | Expenses required for maintaining NABL Accreditation of MTSL 400.00 and Regional Meter Testing Laboratories v_| Technical Quality Improvement Programme vi_ | Setting up of facilities for conducting Kerala State Electricity Licensing Board (KSELB) examination Total 400.00 An amount of ® 400.00 lakh is provided for the above activities in the Budget 2023-24. 2. Effective Implementation of Quality Control Order (Outlay: = 105.00 lakh) The objectives of the scheme include reducing the number of electrical accidents, implementation of National and Intemational Standards related to electricity and mplementation of Quality Control Order (QCO) for removing substandard electrical goods from the market. The components of the scheme include: © Testing facilities for the samples seized under Quality Control Order inspection and QCO awareness programmes. * E- Mobility - Hiring vehicles in District offices for conducting statutory QCO inspections. An amount of 2 105.00 lakh is provided for the scheme in the Budget 2023-24. 1723. E-Safe Kerala (Outlay: & 35.00 lakh) The scope of the scheme is to conduct awareness to the general public and workman on electrical safety practices and to insist on observing rules and standard practices to ensure Electrical Safety preventing electrical accidents in the State. Following are the components included under the scheme: ct ‘Component/Activity Amount (@in lakh) i__| Electrical Safety Awareness Programmes a_| Electrical safety week celebrat Interactive classes for residential schools in all districts of the State € | Programmes to educate the ward level Asha workers/Kudumbasree workers in all Panchayath to propagate the message of electrical 35.00 safety to all households @ | Tra stakeholders in Energy Sector e | Safety Audit ii_ | Awareness through visual, audio media and print advertisement Total 35.00 ations, Panchayaths and g programmes to electricians/wiremen/ supervisors and other An amount of @ 35.00 lakh is provided for the scheme in the Budget 2023-24. 5.2.3) ENERGY MANAGEMENT CENTRE (EMC) EMC is the nodal agency for promoting/ implementing energy conservation activities in order to enhance efficient energy management in the State. The mission of EMC is to enhance energy efficiency through energy conservation and management. Energy saving measures in various Government departments, establishments, Industry, commercial buildings, domestic sector, encouraging development of technologies related to energy management through research, training, demonstration programmes and awareness creation are the main areas of focus. The EMC will also develop guidelines and rules to be followed in new building infrastructure of the State, to adopt energy conservation techniques. In the Budget 2023-24, an amount of % 914.00 lakh is provided for the following schemes as shown below: Sl. a ‘Amount na Component/Activity (ein takhy 1 | Energy Conservation Awards i_ | Kerala State Energy Conservation Award ii | Best practices case sharing 11.00 2. | Energy Conservation Activities i_ | Capacity building and awareness creation ii | Promotion of energy efficiency projects and energy management systems 240.00 173