(a) whether there is a mismatch between the transmission, distribution and power
generation in the country;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government propose to strengthen the transmission and distribution
system in the country;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF POWER( SHRI P.M. SAYEED )
(a) & (b) : By and large there is no mismatch between generation and transmission
capacities in the country. Transmission system in the country is developed in a planned
manner matching with generation addition programme. With each new generation, there
is corresponding associated transmission system to evacuate power from the project and
transmit to the load centers where the power is to be consumed. Transmission system for
inter-state transmission of power is planned and developed under the Central Sector by
the Central Transmission Utility. Transmission and distribution system for transmission
and supply of power within the state is planned and developed under the State Sector by
the State Power Utilities.
The development in distribution sector is the responsibility of state power
utilities for which no approval from Central Government is required. In general,
development in distribution sector in the country has not kept pace with development in
transmission sector.
(c) to (e) : Details of Transmission System Strengthening under 10th Five Year Plan
based on actual progress during the first three years and the updated targets for the
remaining two years is given in Annexure.
The Government of India provides funds for strengthening and
upgradation of sub-transmission and distribution system in densely electrified zones in
urban and industrial areas under the Accelerated Power Development and Reforms
Programme (APDRP) in order to reduce Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses,
improving quality of supply of power, increasing revenue collection and improving
consumer satisfaction. The said programme has two components viz.
(i) investment
component and
(ii) incentive component. Under investment component, funds are
released as Additional Central Plan Assistance to the States for strengthening and
upgradation of sub-transmission and distribution system. Under the incentive component
of APDRP, 50% of the actual cash loss reduction effected is given as grant to such
Utilities that reduce cash losses over the base year of 2000-01.
The Government of India has sanctioned sub-transmission and distribution
projects amounting to Rs.19488.75 crores to various states under investment component
of APDRP so far, out of which the APDRP component is Rs.11469.14 crores. The
Government has released Rs.5593.51 crores under the component so far. Under
incentive component, the Government has released Rs.1323.28 crores to the states of
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and West Bengal.
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (c) TO (e) OF
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3067 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA
ON 12.08.2005.
ALL INDIA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (220 KV AND ABOVE) FOR 10TH
FIVE YEAR PLAN.
As at the end of Unit 9th Plan 2004-05 2006-07 i.e. 3/02 i.e. i.e. 3/07 3/05 (Targeted)
TRANSMISSION LINES
(a) 765 kV ckm 971 971 2031
(b) HVDC ñ 500kV ckm 3138 3138 3138
(c) 400 kV ckm 49378 59175 72564
(d) 230/220kV ckm 96994 105783 117044
(e) HVDC 200kV ckm 162 162 162
Total of (a), (b), ckm 150463 169229 193949
(c),(d) & (e)
SUBSTATIONS
(a) 765 kV MVA 0 0 3000
(b) 400 kV MVA 61325 73490 94280
(c) 230/220 kV MVA 116363 139407 151187
Total of (a), (b) & 177688 212897 248467
(c)
HVDC
(a) Bi-pole link MW 3000 5000 5500 capacity
(b) Back-to back MW 2000 3000 3000 capacity
(c) Mono-pole link MW 200 200 200 capacity
Total of (a), (b) & MW 5200 8200 8700
(c)