GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.280 ANSWERED ON ACTION PLAN FOR 'POWER FOR ALL'

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1 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA STARRED QUESTION NO.280 ACTION PLAN FOR 'POWER FOR ALL' *280. DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY: (a) the steps taken by Government to meet the target of capacity addition of 1,18,537 MW by and how much has been achieved by 31st October, 2016; (b) whether State specific action plans, for providing '24x7 Power for All', have been prepared in partnership with the States; (c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and (d) the details of action taken to strengthen sub-transmission and distribution networks and to reduce transmission and distribution losses? (a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. *******

2 STATEMENT STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO.280 ANSWERED IN THE ON REGARDIN G ACTION PLAN FOR 'POWER FOR ALL.' ********* (a) : A capacity addition target of 1,18,537 MW, including 88,537 MW from conventional energy and 30,000 MW of renewable energy was fixed for the 12 th Plan Period ( ). Against this target, a capacity addition of 1,10,468.8 MW, which includes 88,928.2 MW (100.4% of 88,537 MW) from conventional sources and 21,540.6 MW (71.8% of 30,000 MW) from Renewable Energy Sources, has been achieved till In order to meet the target of capacity addition, the under construction power projects are being monitored on regular basis through the following monitoring mechanism: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) monitors the progress of under construction power projects. A Power Project Monitoring Panel (PPMP) has been set up by the Ministry of Power for monitoring of on-going power projects targeted for commissioning during the 12 th Plan and beyond. (b) & (c) : Regular review meetings are held by Secretary (Power). Issues are also raised for review under PRAGATI (Proactive Governance and Timely Implementation). Central Sector projects are also monitored by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) through their Online Computer Monitoring System (OCMS). Government of India has taken a joint initiative with respective State Governments for preparation of State Specific Documents for providing 24x7 Power for All (PFA). These documents contain the details of funds requirement for various activities required to achieve 24x7 Power for All within the States / UTs. Out of the 36 States / UTs, documents have been jointly signed with 34 States / UTs except Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh....2.

3 - 2 - (d) : The responsibility of reduction of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) losses in the distribution network is with the State Governments and the Power Departments/Utilities. However, to supplement the efforts of the State Governments and the Power Departments/Utilities, the following steps have been taken by Govt. of India to strengthen sub-transmission and distribution networks and bring down T&D losses: i. Launching of scheme Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) for rural areas: The scheme provides for (a) separation of agriculture and nonagriculture feeders; (b) strengthening and augmentation of sub-transmission and distribution infrastructure in rural areas including metering at distribution transformers, feeders and consumers end; and (c) rural electrification. ii. iii. iv. Launching of Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) for urban areas: The scheme provides for (a) strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution networks in urban areas; (b) metering of distribution transformers/feeders/consumers in urban areas; and (c) IT enablement of distribution sector and strengthening of distribution network. Operationalization of Power System Development Fund (PSDF): PSDF shall be utilised for the project proposed by distribution utilities for (a) creating necessary transmission system of strategic importance; (b) installation of shunt capacitors etc. for improvement of voltage profile in the grid; (c) installation of standard and special protection schemes; and (d) Renovation and Modernisation of transmission and distribution systems for relieving congestion; etc. Launching of Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) for operational and financial turnaround of Discoms. v. Revised Tariff Policy also contains the following provisions in order to bring down Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses: SERCs may calculate the cost of supply of electricity by the distribution licensee to consumers of the applicable class by taking transmission and distribution losses applicable to the relevant voltage level and commercial losses allowed by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) as one of the factor. In order to enable energy audit in the distribution system, all distribution companies shall ensure smart meters in their electricity system. ***********

4 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA STARRED QUESTION NO.282 PROBLEMS UNDER UDAY *282. SHRI DHARMAPURI SRINIVAS: (a) whether the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) introduced by the Ministry to protect Discoms in the country, is creating new problems and throwing them into debt trap in the long run; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether all State Governments have entered into MoUs with the Ministry in this regard and if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) the steps being taken by Government to insure the State Governments from getting any losses from the scheme? (a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. *******

5 STATEMENT STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO.282 ANSWERED IN THE ON REGARDING PROBLEMS UNDER UDAY. ********* (a) & (b) : No, Sir. Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) has been launched for financial and operational turnaround of the State owned Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs). The scheme aims to reduce interest burden, cost of power & power losses in Distribution sector and improve operational efficiency of DISCOMs. (c) : The Scheme is optional for States to join. As on , Seventeen States namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and one Union Territory of Puducherry have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of India under UDAY. (d) : Under the scheme, States are to take over 75% of debt of DISCOMs as on which would be outside the Fiscal Responsibility & Budgetary Management (FRBM) limits. To reduce chances of future losses, States/DISCOMs have committed to several measures to reduce Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses and revenue gaps, which include coal linkage rationalization, liberally allowing coal swaps from inefficient to efficient plants, allocation of coal linkages at notified prices, demand side management & energy efficiency measures etc. **************

6 2952. SHRI MAJEED MEMON: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2952 INDO-BANGLADESH AGREEMENT ON COAL FIRED PROJECT (a) whether any agreement for joint coal fired power plant has been signed between India and Bangladesh that would mark the transition from electricity export to generation level; (b) whether Government would provide financial assistance in setting up this joint venture in Bangladesh and if so, upto what extent; and (c) by when the project is likely to start generating power? (a) : Yes, Sir. NTPC Ltd. has signed a Joint Venture agreement with Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), on , for promoting a joint venture company Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Pvt.) Limited (BIFPCL) in Bangladesh, with 50:50 equity participation, to develop coal based power projects in Bangladesh. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and BIFPCL have signed the contract agreement for Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC turnkey) package for a 2x660 MW Rampal (Khulna) Project on (b) : No, Sir. (c) : The Project likely to start generating power in 41 months from the date of financial clearance. **************

7 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2953 SHARE OF UTTARAKHAND IN POWER PROJECTS SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH MAHRA: (a) whether, in case of harnessing the States resources at National level, a certain portion of the production is given to the concerned State for its development and if so, the percentage thereof; (b) whether the share of Uttarakhand in power generated by power projects established in the State is being given regularly to it; and (c) if so, the total power generation by the power projects located in the State during the financial years to and the share of it received by the State? (a) : Yes, Sir. The details are given at Annex-I. (b) & (c): Yes, Sir. The details of scheduled generation from the central generating stations, located in Uttarakhand and the energy scheduled from these stations to Uttarakhand during the Financial Year (FY) to are given at Annex -II. ************

8 ANNEX-I ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** Power from Central Generating Stations to beneficiary States/Union Territories is allocated in accordance with formula for allocation of power which is being treated as guidelines from April, As per these guidelines, allocation of power is made to the States/ UTs in two parts, namely firm allocation of 85% and 15% unallocated power for allocation by the Government for meeting the urgent/overall requirement. The firm allocation includes allocation of 12% free power to the affected States and 1% for local area development in case of Hydro Power Stations and 10% (paid) power to the home State in case of Thermal and Nuclear Power Stations. The balance (72% in case of Hydro and 75% in case of Thermal & Nuclear) power is distributed amongst the States / UTs of the region in accordance with the pattern of central plan assistance and energy consumption during the previous five years, both factors having equal weightage. Central plan assistance is determined in accordance with the Gadgil formula, in which population of the States is also taken into consideration. In case of joint venture projects, the equity contributing State gets benefit in firm allocation in accordance with their equity contribution. In 14 new projects of NTPC Ltd., Central Government has, in January, 2011, approved allocation of 50% of power to Home State, 15% unallocated power at the disposal of Government of India and 35% to other constituents (except Home State) of that region on the basis of extant guidelines on allocation of power giving equal weightage to central plan assistance and energy consumption by each State of the Region for preceding 5 years. Similar dispensation has also been provided by the Government in January, 2011 in respect of new projects of Nuclear Power Corporation. **********

9 ANNEX-II ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (b) & (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** The details of scheduled generation from the Central Sector Generating Stations located in Uttarakhand and the energy scheduled from these stations to Uttarakhand during the FY to Financial Year DHAULIGANGA HEP KOTESHWAR TEHRI HEP TANAKPUR HEP Total Energy Total Energy Energy Total Energy Total Total Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled to Uttarakhand Gen. khand khand Gen. khand Gen.(MU) Energy to Uttara- to Uttara- Energy to Uttara- Energy Energy Energy Gen. (MU) Gen. (MU) Energy Scheduled to Uttarakhand (MU) (MU) (MU) (MU) (MU) (MU) (MU) **************

10 2954. SHRI HUSAIN DALWAI: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2954 IMPLEMENTATION OF DECENTRALIZED DISTRIBUTED GENERATION SCHEME (a) the funds allocated for rural electrification during the last five years, State-wise up to budget ; (b) the funds allocated for Decentralized Distributed Generation (DDG) scheme during the above period, year-wise and State-wise; (c) how many villages have been covered, so far, under DDG scheme, State-wise; and (d) whether steps are being taken to promote DDG scheme for rural electrification and if so, policy announcements made in this regard and if not, the reasons therefor? (a) : There is no upfront allocation of funds to any State/District under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY). Funds are released against sanctioned projects in installments based on the reported utilisation of amount in the previous installment(s) and fulfillment of other conditionalities. Funds released for DDUGJY including its Rural Electrification (RE) components over the last five years are given in Annexure-I. (b) & (c) : Under Decentralized Distributed Generation (DDG), 4745 villages/hamlets have been covered for electrification in the country. Funds released for DDG during the last five years is given in Annexure-II. (d) : DDG under DDUGJY is for providing electricity access to the unelectrified villages/habitations, where grid connectivity is either not feasible or not cost effective. DDG is a part of main scheme DDUGJY, which was launched in December, ***********

11 ANNEXURE-I ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** State-wise funds released under DDUGJY during the last five years Sl.No. Name of State Funds Released 1 Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Odisha Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Telangana Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal Grand Total (Rupees in lakhs) ***************

12 ANNEXURE-II ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (b) & (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** State-wise funds released for DDG during the last five years (Rs. in Lakh) Sl. No. Name of State Total 1 Andhra Pradesh Bihar Chhattisgarh Uttarakhand Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Karnataka Total *************

13 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2955 ENERGY CONSERVING STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESS SHRI SANJAY SETH: (a) whether Government has formulated energy conserving standards for industrial processes and plants and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the programmes launched by Government in this regard had set a very modest target vis-à-vis actual energy consumption; (c) the details of incentives given to industries in this respect; (d) whether most of the CPSUs have not participated in such programmes or have adopted such techniques only in peripheral operations instead of core processes; and (e) if so, what further steps are being taken in this regard? (a) : Ministry of Power, Government of India, has notified energy consumption norms for energy intensive industrial plants of 11 sectors (Aluminum, Cement, Chlor-Alkali, Fertilizer, Pulp & Paper, Iron & Steel, Textile, Thermal Power Plant, Railways, DISCOMs and Refinery) under Perform, Achieve & Trade (PAT) scheme vide Statutory Order No. 1264(E) dated 31 st March Three new sectors, namely, Railways, DISCOMs and Refinery are included in PAT cycle-ii, that started from 1 st April (b): PAT is designed to reduce the Specific Energy Consumption (SEC) i.e. energy used per unit of production in energy intensive industrial plants. In PAT cycle-i, 478 industrial plants of 8 sectors were given SEC reduction targets aimed to secure 4.05% reduction in the total energy consumption of base year of these industries totaling to an energy saving of million tonnes of oil equivalent (MTOE). In PAT cycle-ii, energy consumption reduction target of about 6% is given to 621 energy intensive industrial plants of 11 sectors. (c) : Energy industrial plants overachieving the SEC reduction target are eligible to get Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts) as an incentive. These EScerts are tradable on Power Exchange platform and have a certain value based on the market demand. (d) & (e) : The Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) of 11 sectors having an energy consumption more than or equal to the notified threshold value have participated in the PAT scheme. *************

14 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2956 PROPOSALS UNDER DDUGJY FROM UTTAR PRADESH SHRI SURENDRA SINGH NAGAR: (a) whether Government proposes to provide '24 X 7 Power for All' under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY); (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether Uttar Pradesh Government has submitted proposals under DDUGJY and if so, the details thereof and the amount approved and released so far; and (d) whether the State Government has requested to release certain amount under the scheme immediately and if so, the details thereof; and Government's reaction thereto? (a) & (b): Supply of continuous and reliable power is responsibility of the respective State/Power Utilities. However, Government of India has taken up a joint initiative with all States/UTs for preparation of State specific documents for providing 24x7 power supply to all and adequate supply of power to agricultural consumers as per State policy. Uttar Pradesh has not signed the 24x7 Power for All document so far. Government of India supplement the efforts of States with its scheme like Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY), etc. (c) : Government of Uttar Pradesh had submitted 75 Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for various rural electrification works under DDUGJY. Based on the techno economical appraisal, overall availability of funds under the scheme and priority of works, Government of India sanctioned 75 new projects with the project cost of Rs crore during September, Since , capital subsidy of Rs crore has been released so far for Uttar Pradesh under DDUGJY [including Rural Electrification (RE) component], as on (d) : Funds are released as per guidelines of the Scheme on fulfillment of conditionalities. Government of Uttar Pradesh has been asked to complete required conditions for fund release. *************

15 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2957 EFFECT OF RISE IN RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION ON THERMAL POWER PLANTS SHRIMATI WANSUK SYIEM: (a) whether thermal power plants are operating just above 50 per cent of their capacities triggering a debate within the industry on whether the country really needs planned addition of 175 gigawatts of renewable energy; (b) whether Government has taken note of the warning issued by experts that any further surge in renewable energy capacity would stress thermal power plants and erode their margins; and (c) whether according to global norms, countries with high renewable energy generation capacity have thermal power facilities operating at lower levels with PLF coming down at around 60 per cent? (a) to (c) : The average Plant Load Factor (PLF) of thermal power plants (coal/lignite), during (April November, 2016), was 59.48%. Globally in developed countries, the thermal power plants are operating at around 50% PLF. Further, addition of 175 Gigawatts of renewable energy besides providing energy security would also help in meeting India s commitment towards reduction of carbon emission. Government had constituted a committee to address issues related to large scale integration of renewables. The committee s recommendations are under implementation. ************

16 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2958 CONNECTIONS UNDER DDUGJY IN RAJASTHAN SHRI NARAYAN LAL PANCHARIYA: (a) the number of districts included under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) in Rajasthan; (b) whether connections have been provided in villages and "Dhanis" under the scheme; and (c) if so, the number of connections provided, so far, and by when the remaining connections would be provided? (a) : All 33 districts in Rajasthan are covered for various rural electrification works under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY). (b) & (c) : As on , free electricity connections to 11,66,426 BPL households, including Dhanis, have been released in Rajasthan. The APL households are required to obtain electricity connections from the concerned State DISCOM/Power Department on payment, as applicable. All the remaining unelectrified villages are targeted to be electrified by 1 st May, **********

17 2959. SHRIMATI RANEE NARAH: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2959 PROJECTS OF NEEPCO (a) the number of completed and ongoing power plants or projects under the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) along with the installed capacity of each plant/project; (b) (c) and (d) the details of power plants which are operational under ownership basis; the details of ongoing projects either under ownership or joint venture basis; the details of future projects either under ownership or joint venture basis? (a) to (d) : The details of completed, ongoing and future power plants of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO), including its joint venture(s) are given at Annex. *************

18 ANNEX ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** The details of completed, ongoing and future power plants of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO), including its joint venture(s) are given below: Completed projects Ownership basis S.N Project Installed Capacity MW) Type State/location 1. Kopili Hydro Electric Project 275 Hydro Assam 2. Doyang HE Project 75 Hydro Nagaland 3. Ranganadi HE Project 405 Hydro Arunachal Pradesh 4. Assam Gas Based Power Plant 291 Thermal Assam 5. Agartala Gas Based CC Power Plant 135 Thermal Tripura 6. Tripura Gas Based Power Project 101 Thermal Tripura 7. Solar Grid Interactive Solar Power 5 Solar TGBPP Site, Tripura Plant Ongoing projects ownership basis S.N Project / location Installed Capacity (MW) Type State/location 1. Kameng HEP 600 Hydro Arunachal Pradesh 2. Tuirial Hydro Electric 60 Hydro Mizoram 3. Pare H.E. Project 110 Hydro Arunachal Pradesh 4. Grid Interactive Solar Power Plant 3 Solar Assam Ongoing projects joint venture basis S.N Project / location Installed Capacity (MW) Type State/location 1 Solar Project at Gurramkonda, 2x25 Solar Andhra Pradesh Future projects ownership basis S.N Project / location Installed Capacity (MW) Type State/location 1 Mawphu HE Project, Stage-II 85 Hydro Meghalaya 2. Garo Hills Coal Based Project 500 Thermal Meghalaya Future projects joint venture basis S.N Project / location Installed Capacity (MW) Type State/location 1 Dibbin HEP 120 Hydro Arunachal Pradesh 2. Kurung HEP 330 Hydro Arunachal Pradesh 3. Rokhia Gas Based CC Project 35 Thermal Tripura 4. Baramura Gas Based CC Project 25 Thermal Tripura ****************

19 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2960 IMPLEMENTATION OF DDUGJY SHRI DHARMAPURI SRINIVAS: (a) whether the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) is not being implemented at the ground level properly and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (b) whether DDUGJY is suffering from lack of sufficient funds for its implementation and if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by Government for release of sufficient funds for the scheme for its proper implementation? (a) to (c) : No, Sir. Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) is being implemented as per the guidelines of the scheme. There are no financial constraints and funds are released as per the guidelines of the scheme. **************

20 2961. SHRI DILIP KUMAR TIRKEY: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2961 COVERAGE OF ELECTRICITY (a) whether it is a fact that even today the electricity has not reached to 33 per cent population in India; (b) and (c) if so, the details of population still deprived of electricity connections, state-wise; the action taken by Government to bridge this gap? (a) to (c) : As per Census 2011, there were crore rural households in the country and 7.50 crore rural households were un-electrified. State-wise details are given at Annexure. Releasing electrical connections to consumers is the responsibility of the States/Distribution Companies (DISCOMs). In order to provide access to electricity to all rural households and quality and reliable power supply in rural areas, Government of India has launched Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) in December, 2014 which envisages (i) Village Electrification; (ii) Providing access to households; (iii) Feeder Separation; (iv) Strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution network and (v) Metering. Under DDUGJY (including its RE component), free electricity connections to 2.5 crore BPL households has been released, as on Government of India has taken a joint initiative with States and developed documents giving roadmap to provide 24x7 Power to all. **********

21 ANNEX ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** Status of Electrification of Rural Households (RHHs) as per Census 2011 As on Total Rural Balance un-electrified Sl. Name of State Households (in Rural Households (in No crore) crore) 1 A & N Andhra Pradesh Telangana 4 Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chandigarh Chhattisgarh Dadra & Nagar Haveli Daman & Diu Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Lakshadweep Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland NCT Delhi Odisha Puducherry Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal GRAND TOTAL *************

22 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2962 QUALITY OF LED BULBS DISTRIBUTED UNDER UJALA SHRI TIRUCHI SIVA: (a) the details of number of LED bulbs distributed in the country under UJALA scheme, particularly in Tamil Nadu, State-wise; and (b) the details of checks done by Government to ensure adherence to the quality specifications of LED bulbs that are being distributed? (a) : As on , more than 18 Crore LED bulbs have been distributed across the country under Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) programme, which is being implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture company of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Ministry of Power. State-wise details of number of LED bulbs distributed in the country including Tamil Nadu under UJALA scheme, are given in Annexure. (b) : EESL procurements conform to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specification IS (Part 2): 2012 for performance requirements for self-ballast lamps. Further, these bulbs carry a 3 year free replacement warranty against technical defects. In order to ensure that the manufacturers honour their quality commitments, EESL retains 30% of the contract value as Bank Guarantee for 3 years. In addition to the above, EESL requires the prospective bidders to provide, the test reports from National Accreditation Board of Laboratories (NABL) accredited labs. Further, EESL also picks up samples of LED bulbs randomly, where the distribution is taking place and gets it tested at NABL accredited labs. ***********

23 ANNEXURE ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** The State/UT-wise details of number of LED bulbs distributed in the country under UJALA scheme as on S. No. States & UTs No. of LED bulbs distributed. 1 Jammu & Kashmir 37,09,781 2 Punjab 57,679 3 Haryana 73,81,252 4 Uttarakhand 33,79,381 5 Himachal Pradesh 67,80,868 6 Delhi 74,88,281 7 Uttar Pradesh 111,34,639 8 Rajasthan 118,84,689 9 Gujarat 274,68, Madhya Pradesh 89,09, Bihar 76,28, Sikkim 1, Maharashtra 200,69, Jharkhand 75,61, Chhattisgarh 57,40, Odisha 73,18, Nagaland 83, Assam 4,39, Meghalaya 53, Mizoram 12, Andhra Pradesh 190,27, West Bengal 3,40, Telangana 5,60, Goa 7,23, Karnataka 136,72, Tamil Nadu 61,018* 27 Kerala 77,50, Daman & Diu 95, Dadra & Nagar Haveli 81, Lakshadweep 1,00, Andaman & Nicobar 4,00, Puducherry 6,09,251 Total 1805,23,419 *under Institutional Distribution Scheme of UJALA Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has granted permission to Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) on for the distribution of LED bulbs. So far, 61,018 LED bulbs have been distributed to Railway employees under institutional distribution scheme in Tamil Nadu. ****************

24 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2963 PERFORMANCE OF UDAY DR. PRADEEP KUMAR BALMUCHU: SHRI DHARMAPURI SRINIVAS: (a) whether the UDAY scheme aimed at revival of power distribution companies has shown any positive effect on the performance of distribution companies; (b) (c) if so, the details thereof; and the details of estimated targets and results achieved, so far, State-wise? (a) to (c) : Yes, Sir. UDAY has been launched by the Government for operational and financial turnaround of DISCOMs. On the financial turnaround front, the participating states have already issued Bonds of approximately Rs.1.83 lakh crore, which addresses 84% of the debt envisaged in Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) executed under UDAY. The details are annexed. The measures taken under UDAY are targeted to reduce interest burden and improve operational efficiencies. *************

25 ANNEX ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** Details of UDAY Bonds issuance S. No. State Discom Liabilities (to be restructured) as on Total Bonds issued by State till date Total Bonds issued by Discom till date Rupees in Crore Total bond issued under UDAY till date RAJASTHAN UTTAR PRADESH CHHATISGARH JHARKHAND PUNJAB BIHAR JAMMU & KASHMIR HARYANA Andhra Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra TOTAL: ****************

26 2964. SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI: DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2964 NATIONAL SMART GRID MISSION (a) the details of National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) in planning and monitoring the implementation of policies and programmes about Smart Grid in the country; (b) the status report of Smart Grid projects at Amravati, Andhra Pradesh and UT of Chandigarh; (c) whether there is a demand from other States for launching Smart Grid projects and if so, the details thereof; and (d) by when the Smart Grid network in the country would be achieved? (a) : Government of India has established the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), on 27 th March 2015, to plan and monitor implementation of policies and programmes related to Smart Grid activities in India. The NSGM has a three-tier structure. The highest level is the Governing Council, headed by the Minister of Power, which approves all policies and programmes for implementing the smart grid in the country. The second level is the Empowered Committee, headed by Secretary (Power), which provides policy inputs to the Governing Council and approves, monitors and reviews smart grid projects. The third level is the Technical Committee, headed by the Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), which supports the Empowered Committee on technical aspects, technical review of Smart Grid projects, technology selection guidelines and other technical matters. For day to day operation of NSGM, NSGM Project Management Unit (NPMU) has also been set up. (b) : No proposal for Smart Grid project for Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) has been received. However, Smart Grid Project, worth Rs crore for Chandigarh, has been sanctioned. (c) : Other Smart Grid Projects under NSGM have been sanctioned for Amaravati, in Maharashtra, at the cost of Rs Crores, Congress Nagar (Nagpur), Maharashtra, at the cost of Rs Crores and Kanpur in U.P. at the cost of Rs Crores. (d) : Smart Grids are a continuously evolving concept. At present, 11 Smart Grid pilot projects are being implemented in the country. Four Smart Grid Projects have been sanctioned under the NSGM. The NPMU is handholding States for speeding up development of Smart Grid Network in the country. **********

27 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2965 IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION PLAN TO MANAGE ENERGY RESOURCES SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI: (a) the steps taken to implement the 11 point action plan recommended by the Group of Secretaries to manage India's energy resources through energy conservation and efficiency; (b) whether any action plan to implement the recommendations has been finalised in consultation with the Niti Aayog and if so, the details thereof; and (c) the total energy that is likely to be conserved during the next three years? (a) & (b): The Group of Secretaries on Energy Conservation and Efficiency recommended eleven point action plan to manage India s energy resources through energy conservation and efficiency. This action plan requires action by various Ministries/Department, such as, Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Shipping. The concerned Ministries/Departments formulated their respective action plans to implement the recommendations actionable by them. These action plans have been shared with NITI Aayog and the action taken thereon was also reviewed by NITI Aayog with concerned Ministries/Departments. NITI Aayog is monitoring the implementation of the action plan and tracking the progress made by the concerned Ministries/Departments. (c) : By the end of the year 2019, the implementation of the recommendations is likely to save 44 million tons of oil equivalent (mtoe). **************

28 2966. SHRI BHUPENDER YADAV: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2966 REPRESENTATION OF RAJASTHAN IN BBMB (a) whether the matter regarding making the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Secretariat suitably represented by all States had been decided in its 122nd meeting held on 26th July, 1986; (b) etc.; if so, the details thereof, i.e. list of whole time Members, Secretaries, Special Secretaries, (c) why Rajasthan, even though being main partner, has not been given due representation as decided in the above meeting; and (d) whether Government would immediately direct BBMB to act as per the decision taken in the above meeting? (a) & (b) : In the 122 nd meeting of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) held on , under general item, rationalization of key appointments between Partner States in the Board Secretariat was deliberated. Presently, the following whole time Members, Secretaries, Special Secretaries are appointed in BBMB: Name of the post Name of the officer Name of State Period Member (Power) Vijay Kumar Kalra Punjab to till date Member (Irrigation) S.K. Sharma Haryana to till date Secretary Tarun Aggarwal Haryana to till date Special Secretary R.S. Jalta Himachal Pradesh to till date (c) & (d) : The Board of BBMB has representative of the rank of ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary from Government of Rajasthan. In addition, out of four key posts in BBMB Secretariat viz: Secretary, Special Secretary, Director (HRD) and Director (Security), one post each is being manned by one officer each from the partner States i.e. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Presently, an officer in the rank of Superintending Engineer from Rajasthan has been posted as Director/HRD in Board Secretariat. Rajasthan is also being given appropriate representation in BBMB organization and various officers from Rajasthan have been posted as per their share. ************

29 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2967 FIXING OF ELECTRICITY TARIFFS SHRIMATI CHHAYA VERMA: SHRI VISHAMBHAR PRASAD NISHAD: CH. SUKHRAM SINGH YADAV: (a) whether it is a fact that the power companies create pressure on Government to hike electricity tariffs by making various kinds of manipulations in tariffs due to which consumers are getting electricity at an expensive price; (b) whether it would be appropriate to fix tariffs, keeping in view the interests of consumers, following the recommendations of CAG in this regard; and (c) the rates at which consumers in Delhi are being provided electricity? (a) & (b) : As per the provisions under Sections 61 to 64 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the Electricity Regulatory Commissions have been entrusted with the functions of determination of Tariff for generation, transmission and distribution. The tariff of generation and transmission companies owned by Central Government is regulated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), whereas the tariff for generation, transmission and distribution within the State are determined by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC). Since the tariff determination has been entrusted with Appropriate Commission, the Central Government has no role in this regard. (c) : As per information made available by Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), the details of the rates (as per Tariff Schedule ) at which consumers in Delhi are being provided electricity are given at Annexure. **********

30 ANNEX ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** TARIFF SCHEDULE: [BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.(BRPL), BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. (BYPL) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. (TPDDL)] CATEGORY FIXED CHARGES ENERGY CHARGES 1 DOMESTIC 1.1 INDIVIDUAL CONNECTIONS units Sanctioned Load: 400 Paisa/kWh units Up to 2 kw Rs. 40/month 595 Paisa/kWh units 2kW - 5 kw - Rs. 730 Paisa/kWh Units 100/month 810 Paisa/kWh Above 1200 Units >5kW- 25 Rs /kw/month 875 Paisa/kWh 1.2 SINGLE DELIVERY POINT FOR GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY (GHS) (GHS as defined in para 1.2 of other terms & conditions of the Tariff Schedule herewith) Supply at 11kV 600 Paisa/kWh 2 NON-DOMESTIC 2.1 NON- DOMESTIC LOW TENSION (NDLT) Up to 10 kw 100 Rs/kW/month 880 Paisa/kWh Between 10 kw/11kva kw/150 kva 115 Rs/kVA/month 850 Paisa/kVAh Greater than 140 kw / 150 kva (400 volts) (No Supply on LT for load > 200kW/215 kva) 150 Rs/kVA/month 995 Paisa/kVAh 2.2 NON-DOMESTIC HIGH TENSION (NDHT) For supply at 11 kv and above (for load greater 125 Rs/kVA/month 840 Paisa/kVAh than 100kW/108 kva) 3 INDUSTRIAL 3.1 Small Industrial Power (SIP) [less than 200kW/215 kva] Up to 10 kw 80 Rs/kW/month 845 Paisa/kWh Between 10 kw/11kva kw/150 kva 90 Rs/kVA/month 790 Paisa/kVAh Greater than 140 kw / 150 kva (400 volts) (No Supply on LT for load > 200kW/215 kva) 150 Rs/kVA/month 950 Paisa/kVAh 3.2 Industrial Power on 11 kv Single Point Delivery for Group of SIP Consumers 90 Rs/kVA/month 710 Paisa/kVAh 3.3 Large Industrial Power (LIP) (Supply at 11 kv and above) 125 Rs/kVA/month 740 Paisa/kVAh 4 AGRICULTURE 20 Rs/kW/month 275 Paisa/kWh 5 MUSHROOM CULTIVATION 40 Rs /kw/month 550 Paisa/kWh 6 PUBLIC LIGHTING 6.1 Metered 730 Paisa/kWh 6.2 Unmetered 780 Paisa/kWh 7 DELHI JAL BOARD (DJB) 7.1 Supply at LT A Up to 10 kw 80 Rs/kW/month 800 Paisa/kWh B Between 10 kw/11kva kw/150 kva 90 Rs/kVA/month 780 Paisa/kVAh C Greater than 140 kw / 150 kva (400 volts) 150 Rs/kVA/month 930 Paisa/kVAh (No Supply on LT for load > 200kW/215 kva) 7.2 Supply at 11 kv and above 125 Rs/kVA/month 720 Paisa/kVAh 8 DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 150 Rs/kVA/month 790 Paisa/kVAh LIMITED (DIAL) 9 RAILWAY TRACTION 150 Rs/kVA/month 680 Paisa/kVAh

31 DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION 125 Rs/kVA/month 610 Paisa/kVAh 10 (DMRC) (SUPPLY AT 220 kv AND 66 kv) 11 ADVERTISEMENTS AND HOARDINGS 500 Rs/month/hoarding 1120 Paisa/kVAh 12 TEMPORARY SUPPLY 12.1 For a total period of A B Less than 16 days More than or equal to 16 days For residential Group Housing connections and other residential connections For religious functions of traditional and established characters and cultural activities 12.4 For construction projects 12.5 For threshers A B During the threshing season for 30 days For extended period Time of Day (TOD) Tariff 50% of the relevant category other than the Domestic category Same as that of relevant category other than the Domestic category Same as that of relevant category without any temporary surcharge Same as 1.1 Same as that of relevant category Electricity Tax of MCD : Rs 270 per connection Higher by 30% (temporary surcharge) of the relevant category of tariff other than the Domestic category Higher by 30% (temporary surcharge) of the relevant category of tariff other than the Domestic category Same as that of relevant category without any temporary surcharge Same as 1.1 without temporary surcharge Same as that of relevant category with temporary surcharge of 30% Flat rate of Rs 5,400 On pro-rata basis for each week or part thereof Months May-September Peak Hours hrs and hrs Surcharge on Energy Charges Off-Peak Hours Rebate On Energy Charges 20% hrs 20% New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Sl. No. CATEGORY FIXED CHARGES ENERGY CHARGES 1 DOMESTIC 1.1 INDIVIDUAL CONNECTIONS units 20 Rs /kw/month 325 Paisa/kWh units 20 Rs /kw/month 460 Paisa/kWh units 20 Rs /kw/month 600 Paisa/kWh Units 20 Rs /kw/month 675 Paisa/kWh Above 1200 Units 20 Rs /kw/month 800 Paisa/kWh SINGLE DELIVERY POINT FOR GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY (GHS) (GHS as defined in Para 1.2 of other terms & conditions of the Tariff Schedule) Supply at 11kV 600 Paisa/kWh

32 2 NON-DOMESTIC 2.1 Non- Domestic (Low Tension) up to 100kW/108KVA A Up to 10 kw 75 Rs/kW/month 760 Paisa/kWh B Between 10 kw/11kva kw/150 kva 90 Rs/kVA/month 805 Paisa/kVAh C Greater than 140 kw / 150 kva (400 volts) (No Supply on LT for load > 200kW/215 kva) i Where supply is given from NDMC substation 150 Rs/kVA/month 835 Paisa/kVAh ii Where applicant provides built up space for sub-stations 135 Rs/kVA/month 785 Paisa/kVAh 2.2 Non-Domestic High Tension (NDHT) For supply at 11 KV and above (for load 125 Rs/kVA/month 715 Paisa/kVAh greater than 100kW/108 kva) 3 SMALL INDUSTRIAL POWER (SIP) 50 Rs/kW/month 695 Paisa/kVAh 4 PUBLIC LIGHTING 4.1 Metered 730 Paisa/kWh 4.2 Unmetered 780 Paisa/kWh 5 RAILWAY TRACTION 150 Rs/kVA/month 680 Paisa/kVAh 6 DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION (DMRC) DMRC (Supply at 220 kv and 66 kv) 125 Rs/kVA/month 610 Paisa/kVAh 7 ADVERTISEMENTS AND 500 Rs/month/hoarding 1120 Paisa/kVAh HOARDINGS 8 TEMPORARY SUPPLY 8.1 For a total period of A B Less than16 Days More than or equal to 16 days For Residential Group Housing connections and other Residential connections For religious functions of traditional and established characters and cultural Activities For Construction projects Time of Day(TOD) Tariff 50%ofthe relevant category other than Domestic Same as that of relevant category Same as that of relevant category without Temporary Surcharge Same as Domestic Category Same as that of relevant category Higher by30% (Temporary Surcharge) of the relevant category other than Domestic Higher by30% (Temporary Surcharge) of the relevant category Same as Domestic Category without Temporary Surcharge Same as Domestic Category without Temporary Surcharge Higher by30% (Temporary Surcharge) of the relevant category Months May-September Peak Hours hrs and hrs Surcharge on Energy Charges Off-Peak Hours Rebate On Energy Charges 20% hrs 20% **************

33 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2968 ELECTRIFICATION OF VILLAGES CH. SUKHRAM SINGH YADAV: SHRIMATI CHHAYA VERMA: SHRI VISHAMBHAR PRASAD NISHAD: (a) whether any target has been fixed by the Ministry to provide electricity to all the villages in the country; (b) the number of villages to which electricity has been provided under the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana during the last three years; (c) when this scheme was started and what were the targets fixed and whether the Ministry is succeeding in achieving those targets; and (d) the amount spent under this scheme during the last three years, State-wise? (a) : Yes, Sir. It is targeted to electrify all the remaining un-electrified villages in the country by May, (b) & (c) : Government of India has launched Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) for various works related to rural electrification. The erstwhile Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) stands subsumed in DDUGJY as Rural Electrification (RE) component. The number of un-electrified villages electrified under DDUGJY (including RE Component) during the last three years, are as under: As reported by the States, there were 18,452 un-electrified census villages in the country as on Out of these, 10,628 villages have been electrified as on Ministry of Power is on track to achieve its targets & all the remaining villages are targeted to be electrified by May, (d) : Annexure. The State-wise subsidy disbursed during the last three years is given at ************

34 ANNEXURE ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** State-wise Subsidy released under DDUGJY including its RE Component during the last three years (in lakh Rupees) Sl. No Name of State Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh Gujarat Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Odisha Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Telangana Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal ****************