Power sector to focus on wide-scale reforms for continuous supply of quality power

As per the latest key world energy statistics published by the IEA in 2019, India is the third largest producer of electricity in the world and it ranks 106th in terms of per capita consumption in 2017.

Minister of State (IC) for Power, New & Renewable Energy and the Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, R.K. Singh, stated that reforms in the power sector is a continuous process due to changes in the situation. India has become power surplus from power deficit situation. Thus, power sector reforms now focus on supply of 24/7 quality power to consumers, higher standards of service, promotion of renewable energy sources, development of hydropower, improving efficiency especially in distribution sector, etc. Reforms-linked distribution scheme and changes in tariff policy are some of the measures under consideration in this regard.