(a) whether power sector of the country has been caught in multiple crises;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the power problem lies not in installation flaws or generation
capacity but the real problem lies in the estimation of demand and the actual
availability;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER
( SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA )
(a) & (b) : Power sector is facing numerous challenges and efforts are being
made by the Government to address these. Some of major challenges being
faced by the power sector include shortage of coal, shortage of gas and poor
financial health of Distribution Companies (DISCOMS).
(c) & (d) : The All India Peak Electricity Demand as per the 17th EPS and the actual demand at power station Bus Bars during the last three years of the 11th Plan are as follows:-From the above, it is seen that the Peak Electricity Demand as per 17th EPS was slightly higher than the actual electricity demand in the country. Therefore, the estimation of electricity demand cannot be cited as a reason for power sector crisis in the country.
Year Peak Electricity Peak Electricity Deviation Demand (as per Demand (%) 17th EPS) (MW) (actual) (MW)
2009-10 131413 119166 9.3 2010-11 141678 122287 13.7 2011-12 152746 130006 14.9