Topics Covered: Government Policies.
Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS):
Context:
A 50 kWp Solar roof top was recently inaugurated in Solan, Himachal Pradesh under the Integrated power development scheme of the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
- The project further reinforces the ‘Go Green’ Initiative of the government envisaged in the Urban Distribution scheme of the government of India.
About IPDS:
Power Finance Corporation(PFC) is the Nodal agency for implementation of the scheme.
Launched in 2014 by Ministry of Power with the objectives of:
- Strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution network in the urban areas.
- Metering of distribution transformers /feeders / consumers in the urban areas.
- IT enablement of distribution sector and strengthening of distribution network under R-APDRP.
Significance of the scheme:
The scheme will help in reduction in AT&C losses; establishment of IT enabled energy accounting / auditing system, improvement in billed energy based on metered consumption and improvement in collection efficiency.
Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP):
Launched in July 2008 with focus on establishment of base line data, fixation of accountability, reduction of AT&C losses upto 15% level through strengthening & up-gradation of Sub Transmission and Distribution network and adoption of Information Technology during XI Plan.
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InstaLinks:
Prelims Link:
- About IPDS.
- About R-APDRP.
- What is national grid?
- What are AT&C losses?
Mains Link:
Discuss the significance of IPDS.
Sources: the Hindu.
