(a) the details of the objectives of the National Electricity Policy announced
by the Government; and
(b) the annual per capita consumption of electricity in the country during
2009-10, State-wise?
(a) the details of the objectives of the National Electricity Policy announced
by the Government; and
(b) the annual per capita consumption of electricity in the country during
2009-10, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER(SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a) : The National Electricity Policy was announced by the Government
in February, 2005 with following objectives:
# Access to Electricity - Available for all households in next five years.
# Availability of Power - Demand to be fully met by 2012. Energy and
peaking shortages to be overcome and adequate spinning reserve to be
available.
# Supply of Reliable and Quality Power of specified standards in an
efficient manner and at reasonable rates.
# Per capita availability of electricity to be increased to over 1000 units by
2012.
# Minimum lifeline consumption of 1 unit/household/day as a merit good by
year 2012.
# Financial Turnaround and Commercial Viability of Electricity Sector.
# Protection of consumers` interests.
(b) : The State-wise annual per capita consumption of electricity in the
country for the year 2008-09 is at Annex and the same for the year 2009-2010
has not yet been compiled.