(a) the name s of the States in the country which are being deprived of the benefits under Restructured Accelerated Power Development & Reforms Programme (R-APDRP), State-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to include the State of Odisha for the assistance/benefits under the R-APDRP wherein
the distribution of electricity has been privatized; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL )
(a) : Re-structured Accelerated Power Development & Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) was launched as a Central
Sector Scheme for XI Plan to provide financial assistance to State Power Distribution Utilities. As per approved scheme,
areas under private utilities are not covered under R-APDRP. All the States/UTs are eligible for funding under R-APDRP except the privatized power distribution utilities of states of Odisha & Delhi.
(b) & (c) : Yes, Madam. The proposal for participation of private utilities in R-APDRP is under consideration in Government of India.