Elecrama, which is concluding tomorrow has so far been able to garner a commendable response from various power sectors, which encompass both electrical and electronics industries.
The National Conference on Vision, “Power to all through innovative Technologies Adaptation”, took place at Hall - 2 in the Elecrama venue. As the theme suggests, this event revolved around the issues that bridge the power demand and the availability of technology, infrastructure, specification, and collaboration to meet the rising demands of both the rural and the urban population.
A. K. Lakhina, Chairman and Managing Director of Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) presided over the conference. Commenting to the unavailability of the accurate power solution for the rural area, Lakhina said, “The rural India under REC is experiencing power evolution since the last few years, this is because out of 6 lakh villages, 5 lakh have been electrified earlier.’’ He also said that 50,000 of the remaining 1 lakh have now been electrified. “With the utilisation of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojna (RGGVY) funds the rural areas have witnessed a 50% rise in power,” he added.
Lakhina urged upon the masses to demand power, since it is the right of every individual. He said, “Financial assistance is not the issue; financially we are right on track. The need is quality power, distribution machines and collaboration. India spends around Rs 12,000 crore to meet the loss in power, which is not the way a country can grow.”
He further highlighted that equal amount should be spent on the Transmission & Distribution (T&D). “India is lagging behind because much is spent on the transmission, but the distribution in the process gets shoddy treatment,” Lakhina said.
Lakhina said, “India is in the process of generating 70,000 MW power by the 11th plan which commences from 2007 and ends in 2012.” He said that this plan received wide pessimistic comments from various people but feels the opinions will backfire. He underscored the urgent need of power to various states like Bihar, Jharkhand, North East, wherein around 90% is un-electrified. He revealed that the electricity consumed in Gurgaon alone is more than the total electricity consumed in Bihar.
Lakhina emphasised the need to streamline bidding process for power buying. He said that in 10 years down the line power will be cheaper. The necessity of proper recovery, performance, and effective quality check at all levels was also highlighted. He said, “The solution lies in the inclusive growth, which can be met through franchisee system for collection of dues and privatisation of power which in particular has got fruitful results in Mumbai and Delhi under Tata and BSES.
M. Venketaraman, Vice President, IEEMA, said, “Lakhina’s plans and strategies surely drives the prospect of our future growth, his presence has added value to the participants who have come to Elecrama.” He also added that IEEMA is keen to work with various organisations to achieve quality, validation and assist to come up with effective products for the power users.
Lakhina also took time out to answer the flood of questions from various participants who were present in the conference.
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