Question

Which of the following reforms has been initiated recently to meet the energy crisis in India?

विकल्प

• Privatisation in Power Generation Sector

• Privatisation in Power Transmission

• POWER for ALL by 2012

• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Explanation:

1. Privatisation in Power Generation Sector:
   Previously, the government held a monopoly on power generation and distribution. Power generation rights have now been granted to the private sector.
2. Privatisation in Power Transmission:
   The Indian government has approved a joint venture between Tata Power and Powergrid Corporation of India to build transmission networks.
3. POWER for ALL by 2012:
   The Ministry of Power has set a goal of 'POWER for ALL by 2012' to attain a per capita consumption of 1000 KwHr (Units) of electricity in India. This goal is in line with the goal of achieving an annual economic growth rate of 8%. This goal's major goal is to improve power quality, increase the commercial viability of power industries, and offer power to everyone.