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

State Reports (Vol.-III)
Study on `Impact of Restructuring of SEBs’
• Creating better commitment levels among the managers through managerial
incentives and better HR policies;
• Encouraging successful initiatives in controlling expenses; and
• Enhancing productivity of employees.
The reform process can be further strengthened by involving the public at large,
through social awareness in controlling thefts of electricity. The same can be
implemented by providing discounts in the electricity bills of the consumers either on
an area or feeder basis that helps the Utilities in controlling electricity thefts. Such a
cultural change is extremely important for effectively addressing the menace of
electricity thefts.
CONCLUSIONS
The study recognises the problems, which have arisen or not adequately anticipated at
the time of reforms. The DISCOMs consequent to the EA, 2003 would have to face
competition in the sector and, therefore, they need to address issues like: widespread
inefficiencies and inadequate investments towards upgrading the distribution network,
so that the DISCOMs are able to provide quality power to the consumers and become
self-sustaining.
The most significant lesson emerging from the Study is that the powers Utilities need
continued support from the Government both in terms of financial restructuring and
also in institutional development. Capacity building of all the stakeholders and active
public participation in the reform process are also the essential ingredients for the
success of power sector reforms. Finally, if the reforms have been somewhat slow and
progress seems unsatisfactory after the restructuring, it only reinforces the need for
reforms process to proceed more vigorously.
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