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

Synopsis of State Reports (Vol.-IV)
Study on `Impact of Restructuring of SEBs’
intervention by the Central Government to bring about an amicable
settlement of the outstanding issues.
(c) The aim of the reform could be achieved by improving the technical and
commercial performance of the distribution sector. Most of APDRP
funding provided by Ministry of Power shall be harnessed for
strengthening and improvement of sub-transmission and distribution
systems and its commercial health. Similar other funding arrangements
can also be considered to accelerate the reform process.
(d) Involving the public at large in controlling local electricity thefts through
social awareness can further strengthen the reform process. The same can
be implemented by providing incentives like discounts in the electricity
bills of the consumers either on an area or feeder basis that helps the
Utilities in controlling/eliminating thefts. It would help in creating a better
public consciousness about the need for cultivating social responsibility.
(e) Imperatives of reforms demand focussed attention and positive support by
the State Government. The gradualism in the approach to reforms has
given a space to those who are opposed to reforms or those who perceive
threat to their vested interests. An effective strategy should be designed to
counter the opposition to reforms and accelerate the pace of reforms in the
distribution sector, which is the most vital component of the power sector.
(f) It is heartening to note that the Government of Madhya Pradesh has
totally committed itself to restructure the power sector and also to provide
the requisite financial support during the transition period to make the
Utilities turnaround. Alternative strategies should be evolved for
improving the financial and operational efficiencies through publicprivate-partnerships
in network management activities, SCADA,
REMS/DMS application, customer relation management (CRM), etc.
(g) There should be an annual incentives for the MDs and the other staff of
the distribution Utilities for standout performances.
(h) Promotion of energy conservation measures, both from the Utility side as
well as at utilisation end and promoting the use of energy efficient
pumpsets in agricultural sector and introducing the tradable incentives
such as interest subsidy on purchase of energy efficient pump sets would
also go a long way in improving the financial health of the power Utilities
in the State.
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