PERFORMANCE BUDGET 1998-99 - Ministry of Power
PERFORMANCE BUDGET 1998-99 - Ministry of Power
PERFORMANCE BUDGET 1998-99 - Ministry of Power
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In respect <strong>of</strong> Assam and Meghalaya, discussions were held with the Hon’ble CM’s and<br />
presentations were also made to the Hon’ble Minister <strong>of</strong> Electricity, Govt. <strong>of</strong> Tamil<br />
Nadu, West Bengal and high level committee, Govt. <strong>of</strong> Punjab.<br />
After detailed discussions held by PFC, the Govts. <strong>of</strong> Assam, Punjab and West Bengal<br />
have communicated their commitment to reform the state power sector with the technical<br />
and financial support <strong>of</strong> PFC. Govt. <strong>of</strong> West Bengal has constituted a State Level<br />
Reorganization Committee (with PFC nominee) to reorganize and revamp the state<br />
power sector. Govt. <strong>of</strong> Assam constituted a committee headed by the Chief Secretary,<br />
to steer the process <strong>of</strong> reforms. Govt. <strong>of</strong> Punjab have made an action plan for initiating<br />
reforms. The state Govts. <strong>of</strong> Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Himachal Pradesh<br />
have intimated that the proposal is under active consideration and policy announcements<br />
are expected shortly.<br />
11.4.12 For the purpose <strong>of</strong> providing technical assistance, training studies, etc., required to improve<br />
the technogolical and management capabilities <strong>of</strong> SEBs, SGCs and State Electricity Department<br />
(SEDs), United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has funded a project<br />
called “Energy Management Consultation & Training Project” (EMCAT Project). This project<br />
became effective on 20th March, 1<strong>99</strong>2. USAID has provided a grant <strong>of</strong> US $ 16.00 million<br />
with PFC contributing equivalent <strong>of</strong> US $ 5.33 million as Host Country Contribution. Under<br />
this Project, till March, <strong>1<strong>99</strong>8</strong>, 1854 power personnel had been provided training in various<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> Managerial, Technical and Financial efficiency improvement. These persons were<br />
selected from various SEBs, other State Institutions and PFC. The number <strong>of</strong> personnel<br />
trained till now in India and U.S.A. are 1682 and 172 respectively.<br />
The expenditure incurred under EMCAT project till March, <strong>1<strong>99</strong>8</strong> is as under:-<br />
96<br />
(Rs. in Crores)<br />
Particulars During 1<strong>99</strong>7-98 Cum. Till March,‘98<br />
USAID Contribution 1.33 11.07<br />
PFC Contribution 1.14 8.90
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