Report of the Committee on Power Sector of Orissa

Government of Orissa constituted this Committee on 30th May 2001 with the following terms of reference:

(a) To examine whether the reforms in the Electricity sector have progressed on desired lines.

(b) If not, what corrective steps need to be taken to ensure that the intended benefits of the reforms process flow to the targeted groups.

(c) What can be done to strengthen the key institutions like GRIDCO and the Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission.

(d) What specific steps need to be taken to promote socially relevant objectives like Rural Electrification, Energisation of L.I. Points and providing electricity to the under privileged sections of the community.

(e) Any other matter connected or incidental thereto".