In Short : Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has signed a €150 million loan agreement with Germany’s KfW to support distribution sector reforms under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The funding will help strengthen India’s power infrastructure, enhance efficiency, and reduce losses in electricity distribution, aligning with the government’s vision of reliable, affordable, and sustainable […]
Smart Meters Installed Under RDSS – EQ
In Short : Under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), over 2.27 crore smart meters have been installed across India out of the sanctioned 20.33 crore. Overall, 3.46 crore smart meters have been deployed nationwide under various initiatives. States like Bihar and Assam lead in implementation, while 11 states and 2 union territories have reported […]
24X7 quality, reliable and affordable power supply, necessary for India to become a developed nation: Shri R. K. Singh, Union Power & NRE Minister – EQ Mag
Shri R. K. Singh asks States to expedite implementation of RDSS Major Improvements demonstrated by DISCOMs under Integrated ratings and Consumer Service ratings Shri R. K. Singh, Union Minister for Power & NRE today chaired the Review Planning & Monitoring (RPM) meeting with States and State Power Utilities. The meeting, which is being held on […]
RDSS to be implemented for 24 hrs electricity in UP: State Govt – EQ Mag
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India] : In a bid to provide 24 hours electricity to people in Uttar Pradesh, State government has decided to implement Centre’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in coming years. “With a vision of providing uninterrupted power supply to citizens of Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has flung into action to reduce […]
Progress of Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, Reform measures aim towards loss reduction, implementation of smart prepaid metering, 100% feeder level energy accounting by FY 23, up-gradation of billing and other IT/OT systems
The Ministry of Power, Government of India, had launched the Reforms-based and Results-linked, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with the objective to improve the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of State owned DISCOMs/ Power Departments by providing financial assistance to DISCOMs for modernization and strengthening of distribution infrastructure, aiming at improvement of the reliability and […]