While the electricity scenario in India has improved dramatically and for the better during the last few years – Dr M Arokiaswamythe country is now the world’s third largest producer of electricity – a lot remains to be done especially in terms of the quality of power, peak hour problems and inadequate distribution infrastructure in some parts of the country. So while the installed power generation capacity is almost double that of the peak power demand, the ground reality is still one of power cuts and distribution woes. The cover story of this edition takes a look at the situation as it exists today. While the electricity scenario in India has im...
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The Cover story
Electricity Sector in India – Power for All?
The Government of India has identified power sector as a key sector of focus so as to promote sustained industrial growth. Electricity Sector in India Power for AllThe power sector in India is undergoing a significant change after years of relative neglect and inadequate capacity addition. Sustained economic growth continues to drive electricity demand in India. The Government of India’s focus on attaining ‘Power for all’ has accelerated capacity addition in the country. According to a World Bank report, electricity demand in India will almost triple between 2018 and 2040, in a little over two decades. The report – In the Dark: How Much D...
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