List of private power distribution companies in india
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When India became independent in 1947, the country had a power generating capacity of 1,362 MW. Generation and distribution of electrical power was carried out primarily by private utility companies. Notable amongst them and still in existence is Calcutta Electric. Power was available only in a few urban centers; rural areas and villages did not have electricity.
After 1947, all new power generation, transmission and distribution in the rural sector and the urban centers (which was not served by private utilities) came under the purview of State and Central government agencies. State Electricity Boards (SEBs) were formed in all the states.
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), National Hydro-electric Power Corporation (NHPC) and Power Grid Corporation Limited (PGCL) were formed by the government to assist in meeting the increasing demand for electricity throughout the country. The electricity sector is in the ‘concurrent list’, meaning that both, State and Central governments, participate in the sector’s development. The Ministry of Power in the Central government formulates the policies for the power sector. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) was established as a statutory authority to develop a 2nd National Power Policy and also to function as a regulatory authority. As per government guidelines, all power projects above a certain capacity have to obtain techno-economic clearance from CEA before they can be implemented. A new Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources has also been formed to focus on renewable energy sources to augment the generation capacity of electrical power.
The policy of liberalisation the Government of India announced in 1991 and consequent amendments in Electricity (Supply) Act have opened new vistas to involve private efforts and investments in electricity industry. Considerable emphasis has been placed on attracting private investment and the major policy changes have been announced by the Government in this regard which are enumerated below:
The Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 was amended in 1991 to provide for creation of private generating companies for setting up power generating facilities and selling the power in bulk to the grid or other persons.Financial Environment for private sector units modified to allow liberal capital structuring and an attractive return on investment. Up to hundred percent (100%) foreign equity participation can be permitted for projects set up by foreign private investors in the Indian Electricity Sector.Administrative & Legal environment modified to simplify the procedures for clearances of the projects.Policy guidelines for private sector participation in the renovation & modernisation. of power plants issued in 1995
After 1947, all new power generation, transmission and distribution in the rural sector and the urban centers (which was not served by private utilities) came under the purview of State and Central government agencies. State Electricity Boards (SEBs) were formed in all the states.
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), National Hydro-electric Power Corporation (NHPC) and Power Grid Corporation Limited (PGCL) were formed by the government to assist in meeting the increasing demand for electricity throughout the country. The electricity sector is in the ‘concurrent list’, meaning that both, State and Central governments, participate in the sector’s development. The Ministry of Power in the Central government formulates the policies for the power sector. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) was established as a statutory authority to develop a 2nd National Power Policy and also to function as a regulatory authority. As per government guidelines, all power projects above a certain capacity have to obtain techno-economic clearance from CEA before they can be implemented. A new Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources has also been formed to focus on renewable energy sources to augment the generation capacity of electrical power.
The policy of liberalisation the Government of India announced in 1991 and consequent amendments in Electricity (Supply) Act have opened new vistas to involve private efforts and investments in electricity industry. Considerable emphasis has been placed on attracting private investment and the major policy changes have been announced by the Government in this regard which are enumerated below:
The Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 was amended in 1991 to provide for creation of private generating companies for setting up power generating facilities and selling the power in bulk to the grid or other persons.Financial Environment for private sector units modified to allow liberal capital structuring and an attractive return on investment. Up to hundred percent (100%) foreign equity participation can be permitted for projects set up by foreign private investors in the Indian Electricity Sector.Administrative & Legal environment modified to simplify the procedures for clearances of the projects.Policy guidelines for private sector participation in the renovation & modernisation. of power plants issued in 1995
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