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

Gujarat
• GSECL 8 Power stations
• GETCL 11 Transmission circles
• DISCOMs 16 Distribution circles
The rollout in the pilot sites is currently on and complete rollout throughout seven
companies is expected to be completed later this year.
The following benefits will accrue to the companies after implementation:
• Integrated system covering major areas of each of the companies
• Streamlined and improved business processes
• On-time accurate MIS
• Workflow-based approvals and notifications
• Centralised Database - single source of truth
Other IT-related Applications in Service
• GIS mapping has been completed in Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar
and Junagadh cities and the system is operational. GIS system is proposed to be
implemented in some more cities, namely Bharuch, Surat, Valsad, Vapi, Nadiad,
Anand, Mehsana. These are planned to be operational in 2007-08.
• On line data monitoring is completed in respects of three transmission circles and
is in implementation stage in six more circles.
• Hand-held machines are being introduced for spot billing.
• All company headquarters and power stations are linked to HO through WAN.
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS
Progress of Gujarat’s energy sector is commendable. Its power stations have been
receiving many national awards for meritorious performance. Under APDRP incentive
scheme, the erstwhile GEB has become eligible to receive incentives from
Government of India of over Rs 385 crore in the period 2001 to 2003 for reducing
cash losses. In the studies by rating agencies, Gujarat has consistently improved its
rating from 7 th position in 2003 to 5 th position in 2004 and to 2 nd position in 2005. It
was awarded the first prize by the India-Tech Foundation for the best performing state
in the power sector in the country.
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