THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )
(a) : No, Sir. The growth in energy generation from 1994-95 to 1999-2000 was as
under :-
1994-95 8.5% 1995-96 8.3% 1996-97 3.8% 1997-98 6.6% 1998-99 6.6% 1999-2000 7.1%
(b) & (c) : Do not arise in view of (a) above. However, the following steps are being
taken to further improve power generation in the country :-
(i) Renovation and Modernisation (R&M) and life extension of existing old and
inefficient generating units. Special fund under the Accelerated Power Development
Programme for undertaking R&M schemes is being provided to States.
(ii) Speedy implementation of Reforms & Restructuring in the Power Sector.
(iii) Early stabilization of newly commissioned units and overall increase in Plant
Load Factor of thermal units.
(iv) Reduction in Transmission and Distribution losses.
(v) Promoting energy efficiency and conservation measures.
(vi) Disbursement of loan by the Power Finance Corporation for improving operation
and maintenance of thermal power stations under the Accelerated Generation
Programme.
(vii) Expeditious implementation of capacity addition programme to enable doubling
of the present generation capacity by 2012.
(viii) Increasing the inter-state and inter-regional power transfer by construction of
missing transmission links and finally formation of the National Grid.
(ix) Formulation of hydel policy for exploitation of hydro potential at a faster pace.
