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This document summarizes the power sector scenario in Rajasthan, India. It outlines the key legislations relating to electricity enacted from 1910 to 2007. It describes the beginning of power sector reforms in Rajasthan in 1993 and the objectives of the Rajasthan Power Sector Reforms policy statement to facilitate investment and improve efficiency. Important features of the subsequent Rajasthan Power Sector Reforms Act of 1999 are noted, including unbundling the state electricity board and encouraging private participation. Financial losses of the distribution companies from 2001-2008 are presented. The outcomes and recommendations of ongoing reforms are summarized.

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Solar Power in Rajasthan

This document summarizes the power sector scenario in Rajasthan, India. It outlines the key legislations relating to electricity enacted from 1910 to 2007. It describes the beginning of power sector reforms in Rajasthan in 1993 and the objectives of the Rajasthan Power Sector Reforms policy statement to facilitate investment and improve efficiency. Important features of the subsequent Rajasthan Power Sector Reforms Act of 1999 are noted, including unbundling the state electricity board and encouraging private participation. Financial losses of the distribution companies from 2001-2008 are presented. The outcomes and recommendations of ongoing reforms are summarized.

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Power Sector SCENARIO in Rajasthan

Presented By: Deepak Saxena

CUTS Centre for Consumer Action, Research & Training (CART)

Legislations Relating to Electricity


Year 1910 1948 Act/Policy Indian Electricity Act Electricity (Supply) Act Main Features Governed the relations between the consumer and the licensees Governed the constitution of the Central Electricity Authority, State Electricity Boards, Generating Companies, Consultative Councils and local Advisory Committees. The Act empowered the State to make rules providing for management and accounts of the State Electricity Boards.

1956

The Indian Electricity Rules,


Electricity Regulatory Commission Act Electricity Act 2003 National Electricity Policy Electricity Amendment Act

To regulate the supply, transmission, generation, and use of electricity.

1998

For the establishment of a Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions, To consolidate the laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading and use of electricity It aims at laying guidelines for accelerated development of the power sector.

2003 200405 2007

Specifying Anti-theft measures to reduce the T&D Losses. Putting the theft of power in the categories of non- bailable offence, so as to curb the evil ;abinitio;.

The Beginning..
In 1993, the Government of Rajasthan decided to reform its power sector
This was followed by a Broad Reform Policy Statement, issued in Sept. 1995 The policy statement was further revised in 1997 and 1998 and finally adopted in May 1999.

POLICY STATEMENT
The main objectives of the statement: To bring about comprehensive reforms
To facilitate and attract investments To bring improvements in the efficiency of delivery system

To create an environment for growth in the power sector

Rajasthan Power Sector Reforms Act, 1999

Approved on September 25, 1999 Presidential Assent on December 28, 1999 Published in the official gazette on January 10, 2000.

Came into force on June 1, 2000.

Important Features
The main components of the Reform Programme: Unbundling of erstwhile Rajasthan State Electricity Board (RSEB)

Ensuring private participation in the distribution companies in a phased manner through conversion into joint venture companies.
Ensuring improvements in the transmission and distribution network through World Bank assisted project .

Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission


> > > > > > Established on 2nd January, 2000 under the ERC Act, 1998. The important regulations issued by the Commission include Metering Code for Rajasthan Grid General and Planning Code System Operation and load Dispatch Code Standards of Performance Safety Standards Code Open Access Code

Functions of RERC
Determining the tariff for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity Regulating electricity purchase and procurement process Issuing licences Promoting cogeneration and generation of electricity from renewable sources of energy Adjudicating upon the disputes between the licensees, and generating companies and to refer any dispute for arbitration Specifying or enforcing standards with respect to quality, continuity and reliability of service by licensees To advise the State Government on the following matters: (i) Promotion of competition, efficiency and economy and investment in electricity industry (ii) Reorganization and restructuring of electricity industry (iii) Matters concerning generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity

Reforms Journey so far.....


Private partnership in the unbundled power distribution companies is on the anvil. Actively encouraging the use of non-conventional energy sources, such as solar and wind-based energy. The Government formulated the Captive Power Plants Policy whereby any industrial unit or units can set up a power plant with a capacity of 166 MW or less for captive use of the industries in that area. With the notification of the Rajasthan Power Sector Reforms Transfer Scheme 2000, on 19th July 2000 the assets, liabilities and personnel of the RSEB have been transferred to the newly formed 5 companies namely: 1 generation company (RVUN), 1 transmission company (RVPN) 3 distribution companies, viz. Jaipur VVNL, Ajmer VVNL and Jodhpur VVNL

Milestones
1st State in the country to have completely separated all the three functions in a single stage 1st state in India that adopted the International Competitive Bidding process for seeking private sector participation in creating additional capacity for generation of power.

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Feeder Renovation Programme objectives


Ensuring speedy and time bound implementation of Loss Reduction Programmes with both urban and rural focus. Ensuring sustained and effective vigilance efforts ensuring greater responsiveness to consumer grievances Effective use of automation and IT enabled services

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Feeder Renovation Programme essential features


Segregation of urban/industrial feeders from rural feeders Use of AB Cables of LT lines Temper proof consumer metering (push type) Services line through armoured cable Sustained support through vigilance activities Providing better quality of domestic supply in rural area.

Category wise and company wise number of consumers as on 31-032004


SN Category

Jaipur Discom 1546844


293897 56337 1023 2622 8 269456 7090 4370 2181647

Ajmer Discom 1532226


234860 56271 1079 3243 0 282072 10517 4582 2124850

Jodhpur Discom 1347276


201321 33998 497 1924 0 138364 9783 2216

Total

1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Domestic
Commercial Industrial Low & Medium High Voltage Public Lighting Railway Traction Agriculture Public Water Works Miscellaneous Total

426346
730078 146606 2599 7789 8 689892 27390 11168

1735379 6041876

Per Capita Consumption of Electricity


Year Consumption (kWh)

2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03

600 583 540 566 517

Consumption Scenario as on December 2007


Category MU Percentage

Domestic 3376 19% Commercial 1089 6% Industrial 6311 36% Public Services 632 4% Agriculture 5178 30% Others 780 4% -------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 17366 100%

Financial Losses
Losses (Year wise)
Name of the Nigam 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam

432.96

52.91

524.80

615.02

339.52

434.09

Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam

427.85

535.74

673.13

716.44

617.93

741.76

Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam

430.30

524.18

535.47

682.52

671.24

564.67

OUTCOMES
Positive Some improvement in the quality of service and technical losses, especially in urban areas. Measures taken for better consumer participation and to protect consumer interests Negative Continuous rise of financial losses of companies

Conclusions
The reform process was a must
After reforms there is increase in per capita consumption After constitution of RERC, public participation has increased

Distribution companies made significant progress in reducing the losses

Recommendations
Need to create more awareness
Demystify reform process to ensure and facilitate better consumer participation and monitoring Need to develop strong consumer protection mechanism

Empower RERC for proper implementation of its orders/ directions

Thank You

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