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Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will launch the Aditya scheme in Panipat to improve energy efficiency. The initiative targets power wastage in MSMEs and heavy industries. It replaces UDAY with stricter loss-reduction targets and smart metering. States with high losses can opt for PPP models under the scheme.

Key Points: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Launches Aditya Scheme in Panipat

  • Aditya scheme targets energy leakages in heavy industries and MSMEs
  • Central funding for states to reduce power losses below 12%
  • Scheme replaces UDAY with PPP options for high-loss states
  • Smart metering and tariff reforms to enhance energy efficiency
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Union Energy Minister to launch Aditya scheme in Panipat for enhanced energy efficiency

Union Energy Minister Khattar introduces Aditya scheme in Panipat to boost energy efficiency for MSMEs and industries, cutting power wastage.

"Aditya Scheme will reduce electricity consumption in MSMEs with outdated machinery - Dr. Pankaj Yadav"

Chandigarh, July 14

Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal is set to greenlight the Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana (Aditya) scheme of the Electricity Department in Haryana’s Panipat on July 15.

The one-of-a-kind Aditya scheme is being seen as a transformative step to plug leakages in energy distribution and enhance energy efficiency, particularly related to the power-guzzling sectors like heavy industries and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

After a successful rollout, it is expected to save a large amount of energy leakages and benefit those industrial units, whose electricity consumption has been high for the last several years.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Pankaj Yadav told newsmen that the Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will launch the Aditya scheme from Panipat tomorrow, to enhance energy output in industrial sectors.

“In the industrial units of MSMEs, where machinery has been running for many years, there is a lot of wastage of electricity. Aditya Scheme will be beneficial as it will reduce the consumption of electricity,” he said.

He said that the scheme will be launched pan-India, from Panipat, on July 15.

He said that the event will see the gathering of Cabinet Ministers, including Anil Vij, Krishnalal Pawar, Mahipal Dhanda and top government officials.

Many noted industrialists associated with MSME have also been extended an invitation, and given the direct impact on their businesses, the event is expected to see their bigger participation.

Notably, the Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana (ADITYA) scheme is a continuation of the erstwhile UDAY scheme, aimed at distribution reform in the power sector.

This scheme will provide central funding as an infrastructure support reform package to state utilities, and state utilities will be able to participate in the scheme by targeting mandatory reduction of electricity losses to less than 12 per cent, negating tariff gaps and having compulsory prepaid smart metering across the power distribution chain.

States with more than 18 per cent AT&C losses can opt for an infrastructure support reform package that entails choosing an option between running discoms in the public-private-partnership (PPP) model.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in renewable energy sector, I appreciate the focus on efficiency. But why not combine this with more solar/wind initiatives? India needs holistic energy solutions, not just distribution reforms.
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Priya S
Good initiative but implementation is key! Remember UDAY scheme? Many states failed to meet targets. Government should have strict monitoring mechanism this time. #PowerForAll
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Arjun K
Smart metering is the need of hour! In our colony, power theft is rampant. Hope this scheme brings transparency and reduces our electricity bills which have been skyrocketing 😓
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Kavya N
As a small business owner, I welcome this move! Our monthly electricity costs eat into 30% profits. If this scheme helps reduce consumption by even 10%, it would be a big relief 🙏
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Vikram M
Why always industrial focus? Common households also face high bills due to distribution losses. Government should think about residential consumers too. #EqualPowerForAll

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