CS Orders Strengthening of Telangana Power Distribution System, Focus on Reducing DISCOM Losses
Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao orders strengthening of the power distribution system, focusing on reducing DISCOM losses, smart metering, and infrastructure upgrades.
Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao has directed officials to strengthen the state power distribution system with a special focus on reducing losses of power distribution companies (DISCOMs). He chaired the second meeting of the State Distribution Reforms Committee at the Secretariat on Friday.
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Review of Key Power Reform Projects
The meeting was held to review and approve Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) submitted under:
- Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
- Dharti Aaba Jana Jatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
Senior officials from the Energy and Finance departments, along with power distribution companies, presented updates on ongoing reforms, infrastructure strengthening, and modernization plans.
Focus on Reducing AT&C Losses
During the review, the Chief Secretary stressed that priority should be given to projects that:
- Reduce Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses
- Improve financial health of DISCOMs
- Ensure reliable power supply to consumers
He closely examined proposals related to:
- System strengthening
- Smart metering implementation
- Feeder segregation
- Infrastructure augmentation
- Digitisation of power distribution networks
Power Sector Key to State Development
The Chief Secretary said that a strong and efficient power distribution system is vital for:
- Industrial growth
- Agricultural productivity
- Overall socio-economic development of Telangana
Funding and Central Scheme Support
The committee also discussed:
- Financial implications of the projects
- Funding patterns
- Convergence with Government of India schemes aimed at improving the power distribution sector
Senior Officials Present
The meeting was attended by:
- Navin Mittal, Energy Special Chief Secretary
- Sandeep Kumar Sultania, Finance Principal Secretary
- Lokesh Kumar, Revenue Secretary
- Musharaff Ali, CMD, TGSPDCL
- Varun Reddy, CMD, TGNPDCL
The Chief Secretary’s directions underline the government’s push to modernise Telangana’s power distribution system, cut losses, and ensure dependable electricity supply to all sectors of the state.
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