en.Wedoany.com Reported - India's Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, chaired a review of Haryana's power sector affairs in Chandigarh, focusing on operational and financial performance as well as the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes. The meeting was attended by Haryana's Power Minister, Anil Vij, along with senior officials from the state government, the Union Ministry of Power, and central public sector enterprises in the power sector.
Manohar Lal emphasized key areas where state power departments and public sector enterprises could collaborate under a detailed action plan. Discussions covered the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and the operational and financial parameters of distribution companies, with particular emphasis on treating electricity as an economic commodity and operating utilities on sound commercial principles. He noted that power procurement costs must be reduced, expenditures rationalized, revenues increased, and aggregate technical and commercial loss indicators further improved.
He reviewed the progress of smart meter installation and recommended accelerating the tendering process for projects. The state government committed to launching smart meter installation on August 31. He suggested a phased rollout of prepaid smart meters, starting with government users and employees, followed by high-end consumers with loads exceeding 10 kilowatts, and recommended providing appropriate incentives for voluntary conversion. He also urged timely settlement of government department arrears and subsidies through automated payment mechanisms to enhance the cash flow and financial stability of utilities.
He advised the state government to prioritize the implementation of loss reduction projects and set time-bound completion targets. He also reviewed resource adequacy and intra-state transmission planning to ensure that installed capacity growth keeps pace with demand growth. The meeting examined the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, requiring the state government to formulate a focused action plan to expand user registration, thereby helping reduce electricity costs for beneficiaries. The Minister assured continued support and cooperation from the Union Government, while the state Minister confirmed that necessary measures would be taken to implement approved projects and improve overall performance.
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