Date: 2025-05-12Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Reviews Power Sector Progress in Goa; Commends State’s Efforts in Achieving Universal Electrification and Loss Reduction
In a meeting held with Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and senior officials in Panaji, Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal reviewed Goa's progress in the power sector, highlighting achievements in achieving universal electrification and loss reduction. Praising the state for maintaining low transmission and distribution (ATC) losses at 9.32%, below the national average, the minister acknowledged efforts towards improving power system efficiency under initiatives like the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme RDSS. The focus was also on accelerating smart meter implementation to enhance consumer interaction with DISCOMs through data analytics and AI/ML technologies. Minister Shri Manohar Lal encouraged Goa's prioritization of smart meters installation in Government offices, colonies, commercial entities, and industrial areas to foster digital transformation and service optimization. Recognizing the state's progress, he urged for more integration of renewable energy and the local generation of power, suggesting a potential for establishing a nuclear power facility as an approach towards long-term energy security and sustainability. Supporting Goa in its energy objectives, Minister Lal assured full government assistance.
Summary
* Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal reviewed Goa's progress in power sector development, emphasizing achievements like achieving universal electrification.
* Praised the state for maintaining low ATC losses at 9.32%, underlining sustained efforts to improve power system efficiency.
* Focused on accelerating smart metering to boost consumer engagement with DISCOMs using data analytics and AI/ML tools.
* Encouraged prioritizing smart meter installation in government offices, colonies, industries aimed at digital transformation.
* Urge for increased use of renewable energy sources, suggested nuclear power as a part of energy security plan.
* Assured full government support for Goa's endeavors to achieve its energy goals.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Power: Government ministry responsible for power sector development.
Shri Manohar Lal: Union Minister of Power and Housing Urban Affairs.
Goa: A state in India, focus of the power sector review.
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme RDSS: A government scheme focused on improving power distribution and reducing losses.
Government of Goa: The governing body of the state of Goa.
Electricity Department: The department responsible for electricity management in Goa.
ATC losses: Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses in the power sector, a measure of efficiency.
DISCOMs: Distribution Companies, entities responsible for distributing electricity to consumers.
AIML: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies, to be used in conjunction with data analytics.
Renewable Energy: Energy derived from natural processes that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the press release.
Dr. Pramod Sawant: Chief Minister of Goa.
Panaji: Capital city of Goa, location of the review meeting.
nuclear power facility: A potential long-term measure for energy security and sustainability in Goa.
Ministry of Power
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Reviews Power
Sector Progress in Goa; Commends State’s Efforts
in Achieving Universal Electrification and Loss
Reduction
Goa may explore the possibility of establishing a
nuclear power facility as a long-term measure for
energy security and sustainability :Shri Manohar Lal
Posted On: 12 MAY 2025 6:08PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, held a detailed review meeting
with the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, and senior officials in Panaji today.
The meeting focused on the power sector developments, loss reduction initiatives, and the progress under the
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
Commending the Government of Goa and the Electricity Department for their effective efforts in ensuring
power availability and achieving universal electrification, Shri Manohar Lal stated, “Goa has shown
exemplary performance in reducing AT&C losses to 9.32%, which is significantly below the national average.
This is a testament to the State’s sustained efforts in improving the efficiency of its power distribution
system.”
The Minister appreciated the State’s significant progress in implementing infrastructure works under RDSS
aimed at reducing losses. However, he emphasized the need to accelerate the pace of smart metering, which
has the potential to revolutionize consumer engagement with DISCOMs through data analytics and AI/ML
tools.“Now that the contracts have been awarded, I am confident that the implementation will gain momentum.
Prioritizing saturation of smart meters in Government offices, colonies, commercial and industrial units, and
high-load consumers will help ensure digitization and improved service delivery,” Shri Manohar Lal noted.
Highlighting the importance of operational efficiency, the Minister encouraged the State to further reduce
utility losses and integrate more Renewable Energy into the grid. He mentioned that this would help lower the
cost of power supply and enhance overall performance.Shri Manohar Lal also acknowledged Goa’s citizen-centric efforts in simplifying procedures for rooftop solar
installations and new electricity connections, enhancing the ease of living for consumers.
Given that around 80% of Goa’s electricity is procured from outside the State, the Minister urged the State to
explore all possible avenues for local generation of power. He also encouraged the State to consider the
possibility of establishing a nuclear power facility as a long-term measure for energy security and
sustainability.
The meeting concluded with the assurance that the Ministry of Power would extend full support to the State in
achieving its energy goals.
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(Release ID: 2128243)