en.Wedoany.com Reported - Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, reviewed the implementation of power sector and urban development schemes in Tripura at Agartala. Chief Minister Shri Manik Saha, Tripura's Power Minister, and senior officials from the state government, the Ministry of Power, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in the power sector attended the meeting.

During the meeting, the Union Minister identified areas where the state's power department and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in the power sector could focus their efforts based on a detailed action plan. Discussions covered matters related to the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and the operational and financial parameters of the Distribution Companies (DISCOMs). The Minister emphasized the need to reduce Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses and improve the financial performance of DISCOMs, while also calling for enhanced revenue collection levels, with a focus on prepaid metering conversion for government consumers and institutions with installed meters. The meeting reviewed the progress of smart meter installations and recommended their expedited implementation. Tripura committed to completing prepaid metering conversion for government consumers by August 2026 and the remaining smart meter installations by July 2027.

The Minister also reviewed the state's power resource adequacy and transmission planning status to meet growing demand, recommending that transmission capacity additions be synchronized with demand growth. The state government committed to accelerating the construction of intra-state transmission infrastructure and adopting measures in line with resource adequacy plans. The meeting also assessed the implementation progress of the PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana schemes, recommending that the state government leverage these programs to expand clean energy access, including in remote and underserved areas. Tripura committed to installing rooftop solar systems for 200,000 consumers by March 2027 to reduce electricity costs.

The Union Minister stated that tangible efforts would help state DISCOMs achieve financial viability and promote self-sufficiency in the power sector. He assured continued support and cooperation from the Government of India to facilitate the state's comprehensive development. The Chief Minister stated that the state government would take all necessary measures to expedite the implementation of approved projects and improve the overall performance of the power sector.

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