Report on Moving to a Self-Sustainable Power Distribution Sector
Introduction of the report:
Economic growth is invariably followed by an increased demand for uninterrupted power supply. Reliable and efficient energy delivery systems reflect advancement as it improves quality of life and catalyses sectors such as education, commerce, and manufacturing industries. For fulfilling the vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” it is essential that we focus on building self-sustainable power distribution systems and integrating renewable energy into the grid.
International Copper Association India, in collaboration with FICCI launched a report titled *Self-Sustainable Power Distribution Sector*. The report offers a comprehensive insight from the industry and government officials on essentiality of uninterrupted and reliable power supply systems.
A prerequisite for achieving this continuous power supply is to ensure distribution sector reforms. Being a critical mineral, Copper plays an important role in green energy transition which can only be delivered through sustainable power distribution.
Bringing a fresh perspective to ‘Electricity Sector Reform Process’, the report brought out probable economic impacts in the following social sector:
1. Agri – Reduction of 9.4 billion litres of diesel, INR 84 billion subsidy savings over life cycle.
2. Education– Effective and sufficient infrastructure for students to have access to safe and undisturbed education, bringing back credibility to Government schools. It will also enable ICT facilitation of classrooms helping realise the vision of Digitally empowered Bharat, by helping better school performance.
3. Health – Reduction of energy cost for operations, providing better health services while also ensuring reduction of infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate as continuous power supply aids in successful night deliveries.
4. Small Industries – Improved productivity, enhanced operational efficiencies, reducing cost, and creating jobs through growth and expansion.
We would like to extend gratitude to all the partners for their support in helping develop and launch this thorough report.