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Synopsis <strong>of</strong> State <strong>Report</strong>s (Vol.-IV)<br />

Study on `Impact <strong>of</strong> Restructuring <strong>of</strong> SEBs’<br />

strategy on reforms shortly. They have already received the report from M/s<br />

PricewaterhouseCoopers and have consulted the stakeholders. Restructuring <strong>of</strong><br />

the sector is attracting their attention. The Kolkata Metropolitan area and the<br />

industrial area contribute to the bulk <strong>of</strong> the revenue. The other areas, with the<br />

exception <strong>of</strong> the Durgapur belt, may not be able to sustain separate DISCOMs.<br />

The State Government wants to make West Bengal <strong>Power</strong> Development<br />

Corporation Limited (WPDCL) a commercially viable entity, attracting some<br />

private capital. Durgapur Projects Limited (DPL) is going to be restructured.<br />

The WBSEB has really achieved turnaround, pending reorganisation <strong>of</strong> its<br />

functions, and pending its restructuring. However, the restructuring process<br />

needs to be expedited for improving its performance further.<br />

Commendable work has been done in the State in the matter <strong>of</strong> metering,<br />

billing and collection. The quality <strong>of</strong> service has also improved significantly.<br />

Conscious attempts have been made to reduce theft <strong>of</strong> electricity. The State<br />

Government is already thinking <strong>of</strong> creating a separate transmission company,<br />

which would also be in-charge <strong>of</strong> load dispatch. A new distribution company<br />

will be set-up having strategic business units, which would act as a pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />

centre. In course <strong>of</strong> time, creating separate companies can be thought <strong>of</strong>. In the<br />

peculiar context <strong>of</strong> West Bengal, this appears to be a sensible strategy.<br />

The State is yet to finalise its policy regarding attracting private capital for<br />

power generation. But has an ambitious Eleventh Plan target. It would be a<br />

good idea to set up joint ventures in West Bengal, as it may not be possible for<br />

the State to pump in adequate equity.<br />

The responses <strong>of</strong> West Bengal State Government to IIPA questionnaire are<br />

given in the Appendix attached. All the questions raised in the questionnaire<br />

are in ‘italics’. The responses from the Government/utilities are in ‘regular<br />

font’.<br />

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