Report of Indian Institute of Public Administration ... - Ministry of Power

institution of Electricity Regulators are critical factors for success and sustainability of
power sector reforms.
• Most of the GENCOs, TRANSCOs and some of the DISCOMs have now become
financially viable. Consequently, they are able to attract additional investments and better
technological and managerial interventions.
• It has been noticed that most of the restructured Utilities are beaming positive trends in
respect of key parameters wherever reasonable autonomy has been provided to them. The
level of consumer satisfaction in these States is also significantly higher. Restructuring
has brought in the required accountability in the power sector triggering improved
performance. Such positive correlation needs to be further reinforced through welldesigned
systems and adoption of best practices on a continuing basis.
• Restructuring should not be misconstrued as privatisation. It requires demystification,
aggressive education and creation of a strong constituency to preserve, promote and
develop the essence of restructuring.
We are thankful to Shri Sushilkumar Shindeji, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power, for very
graciously agreeing to receive the Report. We are grateful to Shri R.V. Shahi, Secretary
(Power), Government of India, who was always ready and willing for consultations and
insightful views resulting in huge value addition to the Report. Shri A. K. Basu, Chairperson,
CERC, was very kind to spare his valuable time along with his team of Chairpersons of the
State Electricity Regulatory Commissions and enlighten us about the Regulatory issues
pertaining to the power sector. Thanks are also due to Shri Ajay Shankar, Additional
Secretary, Shri Rakesh Nath (Chairperson, CEA), Shri Mrutunjay Sahoo, JS&FA and Shri
Alok Kumar, Director for their sterling support to the project. We are also beholden to the
Trade Union representatives, led by Shri E. Balanandan, Chairman, NCCEEE for candidly
sharing their views on employees’ issues with the Group of Experts. Thanks are also due to
CEA, PFC, REC and MNES for their inputs and support. All the concerned State
Governments and Power Utilities were positive and proactive and responded readily to the
IIPA’s detailed questionnaire.
It is fervently hoped that this Report would positively facilitate a heightened appreciation of
the issues and challenges confronting the power sector. It is our belief that the findings
would trigger a rejuvenated power sector regime with well designed, and efficiently executed
policy initiatives, enjoying fullest support of all the stakeholders. The key message emerging
from the Study is: “If power sector wins, everybody wins”. To accomplish such a win-win
situation, the time to act is here and now.
P. Abraham P. L. Sanjeev Reddy
Project Co-Director Project Director