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Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines
Ministers of States & UTs.
Ministries of Power, Coal, NRE & MinesGovernment of India
rd th3 & 4 May 2017, New Delhi
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Ministries of Power, Coal, NRE & MinesGovernment of India
Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and UTs.
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INDEX SL. NO PAGE NO.
1. Minutes of The Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States 5th thand Union Territories (UTs) Held on 7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
2. Action Taken Report on Resolutions Adopted at Conference of Power, New & 31th th
Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs Held on 7 & 8 October,
2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
3. Action Taken Report on the Resolutions adopted with reference Ministry of Mines at the 61
Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs held onth th
7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
1 24X7 Power for All 75
1.1 Strategies and action plan for 100% household electrification and Smart metering 77
1.2 IT enablement in Distribution and online feeder monitoring 91
2. Power Reforms 97
2.1 Merit order dispatch and integration of renewables 99
2.2 Simplification of tariff categories of consumers 101
3. Thermal 103
3.1 Pooled tariff for NTPC plants 105
3.2 Ash management system (Launching of mobile App) and Sensitize States to 106
use treated sewage water in thermal power plant
4. Energy Conservation 111
4.1 Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps 113
5. Cyber Security and Promotion of Digital Payments 115
5.1 Cyber Security in Power Sector 117
5.2 Promotion of Payments through Cards and Digital Means 118
AGENDA ITEMS
Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines
Ministers of States & UTs.
Ministries of Power, Coal, NRE & MinesGovernment of India
rd th3 & 4 May 2017, New Delhi
Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and UTs.
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INDEX SL. NO PAGE NO.
1. Minutes of The Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States 5th thand Union Territories (UTs) held on 7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
2. Action Taken Report on Resolutions Adopted at Conference of Power, New & 31th th
Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs held on 7 & 8 October,
2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
3. Action Taken Report on the Resolutions adopted with reference Ministry of Mines at the 61
Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs held onth th
7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
1 24X7 Power for All 75
1.1 Strategies and action plan for 100% household electrification and Smart metering 77
1.2 IT enablement in Distribution and online feeder monitoring 91
1.3 Released of Report-Annual Integrated Rating of Utilities Report by PFC 96
2. Power Reforms 97
2.1 Merit order dispatch and integration of renewables 99
2.2 Simplification of tariff categories of consumers 101
3. Thermal 103
3.1 Pooled tariff for NTPC plants 105
3.2 Ash management system (Launching of mobile App) and Sensitize States to 106
use treated sewage water in thermal power plant
4. Energy Conservation 111
4.1 Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps 113
5. Cyber Security and Promotion of Digital Payments 115
5.1 Cyber Security in Power Sector 117
5.2 Promotion of Payments through Cards and Digital Means 118
AGENDA ITEMS
Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and UTs.
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INDEX SL. NO PAGE NO.
1. Minutes of The Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States 5th thand Union Territories (UTs) held on 7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
2. Action Taken Report on Resolutions Adopted at Conference of Power, New & 31th th
Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs held on 7 & 8 October,
2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
3. Action Taken Report on the Resolutions adopted with reference Ministry of Mines at the 61
Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs held onth th
7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
1 24X7 Power for All 75
1.1 Strategies and action plan for 100% household electrification and Smart metering 77
1.2 IT enablement in Distribution and online feeder monitoring 91
1.3 Released of Report-Annual Integrated Rating of Utilities Report by PFC 96
2. Power Reforms 97
2.1 Merit order dispatch and integration of renewables 99
2.2 Simplification of tariff categories of consumers 101
3. Thermal 103
3.1 Pooled tariff for NTPC plants 105
3.2 Ash management system (Launching of mobile App) and Sensitize States to 106
use treated sewage water in thermal power plant
4. Energy Conservation 111
4.1 Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps 113
5. Cyber Security and Promotion of Digital Payments 115
5.1 Cyber Security in Power Sector 117
5.2 Promotion of Payments through Cards and Digital Means 118
AGENDA ITEMS
AGENDA ITEMS Minutes of The Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and Union Territories (UTs) held on
th th7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and UTs.
6. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy 121
6.1 Guidelines for Renewable Energy Projects 123
7. Ministry of Coal 127
7.1 1Flexibility in utilization of domestic coal for reducing the cost of power generation (Tolling) 29
7.2 1Use of domestic coal instead of Imported coal 29
8. Ministry of Mines 131
8.1 Auction Preparedness of blocks for 2017-18 already under preparation by the States 133
8.2 Status of project implementation under Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana 134
(PMKKKY)
8.3 Curbing illegal mining through Mining Surveillance System (MSS) with Specific 134
Reference to Illegal sand Mining
8.4 Minor mineral rules 135
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AGENDA ITEMS Minutes of The Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and Union Territories (UTs) held on
th th7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and UTs.
6. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy 121
6.1 Guidelines for Renewable Energy Projects 123
7. Ministry of Coal 127
7.1 1Flexibility in utilization of domestic coal for reducing the cost of power generation (Tolling) 29
7.2 1Use of domestic coal instead of Imported coal 29
8. Ministry of Mines 131
8.1 Auction Preparedness of blocks for 2017-18 already under preparation by the States 133
8.2 Status of project implementation under Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana 134
(PMKKKY)
8.3 Curbing illegal mining through Mining Surveillance System (MSS) with Specific 134
Reference to Illegal sand Mining
8.4 Minor mineral rules 135
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MINUTES OF THE CONFERENCE OF Minutes of The Conference of Power,
Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and Union Territories (UTs) th thheld on 7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
The Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs was held on 7th-8th October at
Vadodara. The Conference was chaired by Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable
Energy & Mines. As the Conference was held in Gujarat, accordingly Hon'ble Minister of Energy, Govt. of Gujarat was
invited to co-chair the Conference. The Conference was attended by 21 Ministers from States/UTs and 13 States/UTs
were represented by Secretaries/Pr. Secretaries along with heads of power utilities.
Address by Secretary (Mines):
2. Union Secretary (Mines) highlighted the developments and initiatives undertaken in the mining sector. He intimated
that 16 blocks of mines had already been auctioned and out of which additional revenue of Rs. 47,000 crore will be
generated. He requested the States Governments concerned to look into the matter for resolving the issues for
expediting auction of blocks including the blocks which were annulled earlier.
3. He mentioned that the new scheme "Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana" (PMKKKY) is going to make
paradigm shift in mining sector by directly addressing the welfare of mining affected population. He urged the States
to prepare & implement good projects under District Mineral Fund (DMF) for benefitting local communities in the
spirit of the PMKKKY. He further informed that the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) is exploring the
possibility of discovering new mines by using conventional method as well as aero-geophysical survey.
4. He pointed out that more than 200 cases for grant of mining leases are pending on account of clearances from State
Government and Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (M/o EF & CC) Government of India. He
sought the cooperation of the concerned State Governments and requested that all cases need to be followed up for
its early disposal. He also suggested that Mining Surveillance System should be adopted for minor minerals by the
States to curb the illegal mining as it would also help in sustainable development of mines and mineral sector. He
stressed that all states which have not yet notified Rules for Minor Minerals must do so expeditiously.
Address by Secretary (Power):
5. Secretary (Power) in his opening remarks stated that the prime focus of the Ministry of Power is to reduce the cost of
power so that 24X7 electricity is available to all at an affordable price. In order to achieve this objective, a number of
measures have been taken by the Ministry of Power, including reduction in transmission and distribution losses.
6. He asserted that reduction of AT&C losses is basically a governance issue and need to be dealt with by the State
Governments with firm political will. He emphasized that feeder monitoring system would cover all the urban feeders
and all the rural feeders would be included on priority basis gradually. He acknowledged that rural electrification in
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MINUTES OF THE CONFERENCE OF Minutes of The Conference of Power,
Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and Union Territories (UTs) th thheld on 7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
The Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs was held on 7th-8th October at
Vadodara. The Conference was chaired by Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable
Energy & Mines. As the Conference was held in Gujarat, accordingly Hon'ble Minister of Energy, Govt. of Gujarat was
invited to co-chair the Conference. The Conference was attended by 21 Ministers from States/UTs and 13 States/UTs
were represented by Secretaries/Pr. Secretaries along with heads of power utilities.
Address by Secretary (Mines):
2. Union Secretary (Mines) highlighted the developments and initiatives undertaken in the mining sector. He intimated
that 16 blocks of mines had already been auctioned and out of which additional revenue of Rs. 47,000 crore will be
generated. He requested the States Governments concerned to look into the matter for resolving the issues for
expediting auction of blocks including the blocks which were annulled earlier.
3. He mentioned that the new scheme "Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana" (PMKKKY) is going to make
paradigm shift in mining sector by directly addressing the welfare of mining affected population. He urged the States
to prepare & implement good projects under District Mineral Fund (DMF) for benefitting local communities in the
spirit of the PMKKKY. He further informed that the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) is exploring the
possibility of discovering new mines by using conventional method as well as aero-geophysical survey.
4. He pointed out that more than 200 cases for grant of mining leases are pending on account of clearances from State
Government and Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (M/o EF & CC) Government of India. He
sought the cooperation of the concerned State Governments and requested that all cases need to be followed up for
its early disposal. He also suggested that Mining Surveillance System should be adopted for minor minerals by the
States to curb the illegal mining as it would also help in sustainable development of mines and mineral sector. He
stressed that all states which have not yet notified Rules for Minor Minerals must do so expeditiously.
Address by Secretary (Power):
5. Secretary (Power) in his opening remarks stated that the prime focus of the Ministry of Power is to reduce the cost of
power so that 24X7 electricity is available to all at an affordable price. In order to achieve this objective, a number of
measures have been taken by the Ministry of Power, including reduction in transmission and distribution losses.
6. He asserted that reduction of AT&C losses is basically a governance issue and need to be dealt with by the State
Governments with firm political will. He emphasized that feeder monitoring system would cover all the urban feeders
and all the rural feeders would be included on priority basis gradually. He acknowledged that rural electrification in
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Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand and Assam are facing some problems. He urged that the renewed focus should be
on ensuring access of electricity to each household in rural areas.
7. He emphasized that the Government's commitment to achieve the target of 175 GW of renewable energy within
specified time frame, fully integrated to the grids. As regards integration of renewable energy in the grid, he
mentioned that there are some issues and that the Ministry of Power is in the process of resolving the same. He
pointed out that the thermal power plants are required to go in for retrofitting for environmental emission norms
compliance due to new guidelines issued by M/o EF & CC. He informed that the Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
is working out the demand projection for 2017 and 2022. He also emphasized that the States should pro-actively
implement the energy efficiency initiatives taken by Ministry of Power.
Address by Secretary (Coal):
8. Secretary (Coal) in his address stated that with cooperation of the State Governments, issues related to coal supply
have been resolved and that problems related to quality have been largely addressed through the mechanism of 3rd
party sampling. He urged the states to analyse as to why there is still import of coal when there was indigenous coal
available with the Coal India Ltd. (CIL). He underlined that the State power generating companies be impressed to
pay up its dues to CIL for the coal that they have already received.
Address by Secretary (MNRE):
9. Secretary, MNRE emphasized on the need for developing innovative pricing structures by the States to bring down
tariff for Solar, Wind or Integrated projects. The main goal is to achieve the target assigned by the Hon'ble Prime
Minister. He also emphasized on commissioning of 17 GW projects in the current financial year. He added that the
State Nodal Agencies (SNA) and Association of Renewable Energy Agencies need to be strengthened. He informed
that the additional Solar Parks of 20,000 MW capacity and another 10,000 MW under farmers' scheme were under
consideration. The new financial instruments and flow of capital from World Bank, ADB Local Banks will play an
important role to achieve the target of 175 GW by 2022. He said MNRE is in the process to make an equity fund of
USD 2 Billion to help the local companies in Renewable Energy (RE) Sector. He then invited the dignitaries in
foundation stone laying ceremony of Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan in New Delhi, scheduled on 19th October, 2016.
10. He also emphasized that RE Sector needs to be supported by the States in terms of timely payments for the energy
consumed by them. It was informed that the proposal for renewal of Tripartite Agreement among RBI, Central PSUs
including SECI and the States is under consideration of the Government of India with inclusion of Solar Power
supplied from projects owned by the CPSUs and from projects under Government of India Schemes.
Address by Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal,
New & Renewable Energy & Mines:
11. Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy & Mines extended a warm welcome
to all the participants and delegates. He expressed his pleasure that the meeting is being held within 4 months and
announced that Hon'ble Energy Minister, Govt. of Gujarat would be the Co-Chairman of the proceedings. He stated
that all 4 ministries under him are working in tandem with the focus to achieve good governance through good
economics.
12. He stated that rural electrification process has slowed down. He opined that there should be a mechanism to rectify
any shortcomings in the process of implementation. He stressed that there is a need to be more vigilant, transparent
and accountable and accordingly the working style should be reoriented. He stressed the importance of
transparency and accountability and observed that use of digital applications like URJA Mitra, Vidut Pravah, and
other apps would be helpful in this regard. He also informed that in order to ensure real time monitoring of coal
production, transportation & distribution, new apps would be launched shortly which would be helpful in
improvement of accountability as well as transparency in the coal sector. He stressed on the importance of faster
data flow from the States as it would be in their own interest, which will enable quick fund transfer. He emphasized
the firm resolve of the Govt. to provide electricity to every household by 2019.
13. Hon'ble Union Minister observed that, in the long run, UDAY will be instrumental in growth of power demand. He
expressed his satisfaction that in a short span of six months, UDAY has achieved several milestones. He urged those
states which have not yet signed the MOU under UDAY to make up their mind and to sign the same for the larger
benefit of the Indian power sector.
14. He further emphasized that coal import would be reduced to zero and India will be in a position to export coal to the
neighboring countries. He urged the states to expedite auction of maximum possible number of mineral blocks
during the year and address causes for non-auctioning of various mineral blocks. He stressed the importance of fast
tracking of mining projects and urged the State representatives to follow up the projects vigorously. He mentioned
that 30% of royalty will go into the DMF for the development of district affected by mining. The directions have been
issued by the Central Government under section 20A in regard to the implementation of PMKKKY under DMF. He
also expressed his desire that the State should set up DMF in case of minor mineral also.
15. Hon'ble Union Minister emphasized the need for the production of low cost RE. He suggested that hydro power,
including power from large hydro power projects can be considered as RE. He expressed his concern that instead of
sourcing RE from solar and wind projects which are must-run, some States are procuring power from exchange in
short term. This practice should be discouraged and he urged the States to promote RE. He also expressed his
concern that some States are not adhering to mandatory Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO).
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Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand and Assam are facing some problems. He urged that the renewed focus should be
on ensuring access of electricity to each household in rural areas.
7. He emphasized that the Government's commitment to achieve the target of 175 GW of renewable energy within
specified time frame, fully integrated to the grids. As regards integration of renewable energy in the grid, he
mentioned that there are some issues and that the Ministry of Power is in the process of resolving the same. He
pointed out that the thermal power plants are required to go in for retrofitting for environmental emission norms
compliance due to new guidelines issued by M/o EF & CC. He informed that the Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
is working out the demand projection for 2017 and 2022. He also emphasized that the States should pro-actively
implement the energy efficiency initiatives taken by Ministry of Power.
Address by Secretary (Coal):
8. Secretary (Coal) in his address stated that with cooperation of the State Governments, issues related to coal supply
have been resolved and that problems related to quality have been largely addressed through the mechanism of 3rd
party sampling. He urged the states to analyse as to why there is still import of coal when there was indigenous coal
available with the Coal India Ltd. (CIL). He underlined that the State power generating companies be impressed to
pay up its dues to CIL for the coal that they have already received.
Address by Secretary (MNRE):
9. Secretary, MNRE emphasized on the need for developing innovative pricing structures by the States to bring down
tariff for Solar, Wind or Integrated projects. The main goal is to achieve the target assigned by the Hon'ble Prime
Minister. He also emphasized on commissioning of 17 GW projects in the current financial year. He added that the
State Nodal Agencies (SNA) and Association of Renewable Energy Agencies need to be strengthened. He informed
that the additional Solar Parks of 20,000 MW capacity and another 10,000 MW under farmers' scheme were under
consideration. The new financial instruments and flow of capital from World Bank, ADB Local Banks will play an
important role to achieve the target of 175 GW by 2022. He said MNRE is in the process to make an equity fund of
USD 2 Billion to help the local companies in Renewable Energy (RE) Sector. He then invited the dignitaries in
foundation stone laying ceremony of Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan in New Delhi, scheduled on 19th October, 2016.
10. He also emphasized that RE Sector needs to be supported by the States in terms of timely payments for the energy
consumed by them. It was informed that the proposal for renewal of Tripartite Agreement among RBI, Central PSUs
including SECI and the States is under consideration of the Government of India with inclusion of Solar Power
supplied from projects owned by the CPSUs and from projects under Government of India Schemes.
Address by Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal,
New & Renewable Energy & Mines:
11. Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy & Mines extended a warm welcome
to all the participants and delegates. He expressed his pleasure that the meeting is being held within 4 months and
announced that Hon'ble Energy Minister, Govt. of Gujarat would be the Co-Chairman of the proceedings. He stated
that all 4 ministries under him are working in tandem with the focus to achieve good governance through good
economics.
12. He stated that rural electrification process has slowed down. He opined that there should be a mechanism to rectify
any shortcomings in the process of implementation. He stressed that there is a need to be more vigilant, transparent
and accountable and accordingly the working style should be reoriented. He stressed the importance of
transparency and accountability and observed that use of digital applications like URJA Mitra, Vidut Pravah, and
other apps would be helpful in this regard. He also informed that in order to ensure real time monitoring of coal
production, transportation & distribution, new apps would be launched shortly which would be helpful in
improvement of accountability as well as transparency in the coal sector. He stressed on the importance of faster
data flow from the States as it would be in their own interest, which will enable quick fund transfer. He emphasized
the firm resolve of the Govt. to provide electricity to every household by 2019.
13. Hon'ble Union Minister observed that, in the long run, UDAY will be instrumental in growth of power demand. He
expressed his satisfaction that in a short span of six months, UDAY has achieved several milestones. He urged those
states which have not yet signed the MOU under UDAY to make up their mind and to sign the same for the larger
benefit of the Indian power sector.
14. He further emphasized that coal import would be reduced to zero and India will be in a position to export coal to the
neighboring countries. He urged the states to expedite auction of maximum possible number of mineral blocks
during the year and address causes for non-auctioning of various mineral blocks. He stressed the importance of fast
tracking of mining projects and urged the State representatives to follow up the projects vigorously. He mentioned
that 30% of royalty will go into the DMF for the development of district affected by mining. The directions have been
issued by the Central Government under section 20A in regard to the implementation of PMKKKY under DMF. He
also expressed his desire that the State should set up DMF in case of minor mineral also.
15. Hon'ble Union Minister emphasized the need for the production of low cost RE. He suggested that hydro power,
including power from large hydro power projects can be considered as RE. He expressed his concern that instead of
sourcing RE from solar and wind projects which are must-run, some States are procuring power from exchange in
short term. This practice should be discouraged and he urged the States to promote RE. He also expressed his
concern that some States are not adhering to mandatory Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO).
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26. Under RAPDRP, more than 30000 feeders are to be online, out of which only about 16000 feeders are online so far.
There is a need to ensure that all the communicable feeder's data get ported to the National Power Portal at the
earliest. It is therefore important that all the States / DISCOMs work actively and cooperate with PFC to get the
information uploaded on the online portal.
27. Smart Grids are the way forward for ensuring the last mile reliability in realizing 24X7 Power for all. The National
Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) will handhold States in assisting with various Business models/ Service Models, with
or without viability gap funding, capped at 30% of the project cost for installing smart meters and smart grids.
Sample Service models were shared in the Conference.
28. It was informed that the price of Smart meters is coming down. Aggregation of demand would put a further pressure
on the prices of smart meters to come down. If States agree to indicate their requirements, then the possibilities for a
centralized procurement can be explored. Suggestions from the State Governments were solicited to take the
process forward as CEA has already issued the commercial specifications of the advanced metering infrastructure.
29. States may decide on their state specific rollout plans for the Smart meters, whether it be area wise or feeder wise in
terms of the National Tariff Policy and as per previous deliberations. CEA has recommended that the smart meters
should be rolled out preferably as an end to end solution.
30. ED, REC made a presentation on rural electrification elaborating the steps taken in a mission mode for electrification
of the remaining villages in the country. It was emphasized that the States should electrify all the remaining villages in
the country before December, 2016 as per the agreed timelines, except Bihar, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, which
have agreed to complete the village electrification by March, 2017. The presentation also highlighted the need for
timely action by the power utilities for early energization of the villages once the infrastructure is created and release
of BPL connections as per the State list. The issue relating to sign boards both in unelectrified and intensively
electrified villages as well as engravement of word "DDUGJY" in all major materials was also highlighted.
31. Even after around one year of sanction of new projects under DDUGJY, Karnataka, Assam, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand,
Meghalaya, Sikkim, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Goa are yet to submit the recasted DPRs. States were requested to send
the same to REC at the earliest. The issue relating to non-execution of Tripartite Agreements by the States and
consequent delay in release of funds for commencement of works was also highlighted.
32. States were also impressed upon for providing access of electricity to all households by December 2018 so as to
achieve 100% electrification of households. In the updated GARV App, Base Household data and villages
sanctioned in XII Plan/DDUGJY would be reflected. Further, in the App, electricity connection details (viz. Name,
Consumer No. and Mobile No.) are required to be updated by DISCOM/PMA using login access. Updated GARV App
will have additional features like Distribution Transformer monitoring, separate dashboard for DISCOM MDs and
engagement of District Administration and Citizen in the Household electrification process.
33. It was suggested that States may adopt SECC-2011 (Socio Economic Caste Census) data for providing free
electricity connections in rural areas. It was decided to solicit the views of States on practicability and implications
of adopting SECC-2011 data under DDUGJY.
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Power Distribution:
16. Joint Secretary (Distribution), Ministry of Power highlighted the various features of UDAY scheme. He mentioned
about electrification of remaining villages in mission mode and that it is necessary to know whether electrified
villages were getting electricity. He appreciated the action taken by the Government of Bihar for putting at a
mechanism, thereby ensuring supply of electricity to BPL households. He also informed that Ministry of Power has
set-up a working group with Ministry of Rural Development to ensure supply of electricity to each household, based
on census 2011. He also mentioned about the tenders floated under DDUGJY and IPDS for procurement of smart
meters.
17. Secretary (Power), Govt. of India supplemented JS (Distribution) and reiterated the importance of feeder monitoring
in both urban and rural areas. He has requested the States to ensure the porting of the data of feeders on a common
online platform so that the information could be used by the DISCOMs/State managements as a managerial tool to
identify loss pockets. The States were requested to extend cooperation in porting the data online.
18. Govt. of Kerala raised the issue of loss funding being restricted under UDAY only through State government
guaranteed/issued Bonds and the same will have to be within the FRBM limits.
19. It was clarified that UDAY is an optional scheme and that the States would have to weigh the benefits. The objective
behind this clause was to ensure commitment from both the States and DISCOMs for a sustainable debt level.
20. Government of Bihar raised concerns on the difficulties for getting working capital loans and short term loans from
the Banks. It was clarified that the Working capital provisions under UDAY are clear and the matter has been clarified
in detail in the recent meeting with Indian Bank Association (IBA) and Bankers. As regards other short term debt
requirements, it was clarified that an understanding has been developed, according to which General Purpose
DISCOM Bonds with State Government guarantee can be issued which can be subscribed by the Banks.
21. Joint Secretary (Distribution), Ministry of Power mentioned that information under IT enablement in both rural and
urban areas would be available in the public domain. Similarly, Vidyut Pravah App also discloses the demand and
supply of the power available in the grid on a real time basis. Therefore, it is important that all the States/ DISCOMs
ensure that the data is synchronized online and is duly sanitized.
22. On a query from Tamil Nadu, it was clarified that under the Urja Mitra, DISCOMs would be paid the charges for the
push SMS notifications to the Consumers.
23. Government of Karnataka raised the issue of different agencies and systems working on the online integration of
feeders in rural and urban areas. As a large number of substations in the States have both rural and urban feeders, it
would be better to have a common agency and system for the same. It was decided that the Ministry of Power would
examine this suggestion for further appropriate action.
24. State governments were advised to prepare blueprints for grid and off-grid connectivity of households/ settlements.
25. Further, it was suggested that the various Apps in the public domain would be inter-linked with each other so that the
public would be empowered to draw their conclusions.
26. Under RAPDRP, more than 30000 feeders are to be online, out of which only about 16000 feeders are online so far.
There is a need to ensure that all the communicable feeder's data get ported to the National Power Portal at the
earliest. It is therefore important that all the States / DISCOMs work actively and cooperate with PFC to get the
information uploaded on the online portal.
27. Smart Grids are the way forward for ensuring the last mile reliability in realizing 24X7 Power for all. The National
Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) will handhold States in assisting with various Business models/ Service Models, with
or without viability gap funding, capped at 30% of the project cost for installing smart meters and smart grids.
Sample Service models were shared in the Conference.
28. It was informed that the price of Smart meters is coming down. Aggregation of demand would put a further pressure
on the prices of smart meters to come down. If States agree to indicate their requirements, then the possibilities for a
centralized procurement can be explored. Suggestions from the State Governments were solicited to take the
process forward as CEA has already issued the commercial specifications of the advanced metering infrastructure.
29. States may decide on their state specific rollout plans for the Smart meters, whether it be area wise or feeder wise in
terms of the National Tariff Policy and as per previous deliberations. CEA has recommended that the smart meters
should be rolled out preferably as an end to end solution.
30. ED, REC made a presentation on rural electrification elaborating the steps taken in a mission mode for electrification
of the remaining villages in the country. It was emphasized that the States should electrify all the remaining villages in
the country before December, 2016 as per the agreed timelines, except Bihar, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, which
have agreed to complete the village electrification by March, 2017. The presentation also highlighted the need for
timely action by the power utilities for early energization of the villages once the infrastructure is created and release
of BPL connections as per the State list. The issue relating to sign boards both in unelectrified and intensively
electrified villages as well as engravement of word "DDUGJY" in all major materials was also highlighted.
31. Even after around one year of sanction of new projects under DDUGJY, Karnataka, Assam, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand,
Meghalaya, Sikkim, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Goa are yet to submit the recasted DPRs. States were requested to send
the same to REC at the earliest. The issue relating to non-execution of Tripartite Agreements by the States and
consequent delay in release of funds for commencement of works was also highlighted.
32. States were also impressed upon for providing access of electricity to all households by December 2018 so as to
achieve 100% electrification of households. In the updated GARV App, Base Household data and villages
sanctioned in XII Plan/DDUGJY would be reflected. Further, in the App, electricity connection details (viz. Name,
Consumer No. and Mobile No.) are required to be updated by DISCOM/PMA using login access. Updated GARV App
will have additional features like Distribution Transformer monitoring, separate dashboard for DISCOM MDs and
engagement of District Administration and Citizen in the Household electrification process.
33. It was suggested that States may adopt SECC-2011 (Socio Economic Caste Census) data for providing free
electricity connections in rural areas. It was decided to solicit the views of States on practicability and implications
of adopting SECC-2011 data under DDUGJY.
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Power Distribution:
16. Joint Secretary (Distribution), Ministry of Power highlighted the various features of UDAY scheme. He mentioned
about electrification of remaining villages in mission mode and that it is necessary to know whether electrified
villages were getting electricity. He appreciated the action taken by the Government of Bihar for putting at a
mechanism, thereby ensuring supply of electricity to BPL households. He also informed that Ministry of Power has
set-up a working group with Ministry of Rural Development to ensure supply of electricity to each household, based
on census 2011. He also mentioned about the tenders floated under DDUGJY and IPDS for procurement of smart
meters.
17. Secretary (Power), Govt. of India supplemented JS (Distribution) and reiterated the importance of feeder monitoring
in both urban and rural areas. He has requested the States to ensure the porting of the data of feeders on a common
online platform so that the information could be used by the DISCOMs/State managements as a managerial tool to
identify loss pockets. The States were requested to extend cooperation in porting the data online.
18. Govt. of Kerala raised the issue of loss funding being restricted under UDAY only through State government
guaranteed/issued Bonds and the same will have to be within the FRBM limits.
19. It was clarified that UDAY is an optional scheme and that the States would have to weigh the benefits. The objective
behind this clause was to ensure commitment from both the States and DISCOMs for a sustainable debt level.
20. Government of Bihar raised concerns on the difficulties for getting working capital loans and short term loans from
the Banks. It was clarified that the Working capital provisions under UDAY are clear and the matter has been clarified
in detail in the recent meeting with Indian Bank Association (IBA) and Bankers. As regards other short term debt
requirements, it was clarified that an understanding has been developed, according to which General Purpose
DISCOM Bonds with State Government guarantee can be issued which can be subscribed by the Banks.
21. Joint Secretary (Distribution), Ministry of Power mentioned that information under IT enablement in both rural and
urban areas would be available in the public domain. Similarly, Vidyut Pravah App also discloses the demand and
supply of the power available in the grid on a real time basis. Therefore, it is important that all the States/ DISCOMs
ensure that the data is synchronized online and is duly sanitized.
22. On a query from Tamil Nadu, it was clarified that under the Urja Mitra, DISCOMs would be paid the charges for the
push SMS notifications to the Consumers.
23. Government of Karnataka raised the issue of different agencies and systems working on the online integration of
feeders in rural and urban areas. As a large number of substations in the States have both rural and urban feeders, it
would be better to have a common agency and system for the same. It was decided that the Ministry of Power would
examine this suggestion for further appropriate action.
24. State governments were advised to prepare blueprints for grid and off-grid connectivity of households/ settlements.
25. Further, it was suggested that the various Apps in the public domain would be inter-linked with each other so that the
public would be empowered to draw their conclusions.
34. It was agreed that states would utilise funds already sanctioned under DDUGJY new projects for creation of
necessary electricity infrastructure to provide access to electricity to households (both APL and BPL) on priority.
35. Depending upon the stages of electrification in the States, timelines were agreed for achieving 100% household
electrification as under:
l West Bengal, Haryana, Kerala, Goa, Himachal Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and UTs by March 2017.
l Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh by March 2018
l Maharashtra, Telangana and Chhattisgarh by March 2017 (Except LWE Areas) and March 2018 (including LWE
Areas)
l Jammu & Kashmir by 15th August 2017
l Bihar: 20 lakh Households by March 2017 & all remaining households by December 2018
l Uttar Pradesh: 90 Lakh Households by March 2018
l Uttarakhand and other remaining States by December 2017
36. For last mile connectivity and APL Household Electrification, it was suggested that States may avail funding
through REC with a longer repayment tenure of 10-15 years with competitive interest rates.
37. Govt of Bihar stated that the Project Management Agency (PMA) charges under DDUGJY is 0.5% of the project
cost which is inadequate and requested for its enhancement appropriately. Secretary (Power) mentioned that
the PMA charges under DDUGJY were fixed by CCEA while approving the scheme and added that REC should
examine the matter and bring it to DDUGJY Monitoring Committee of MoP.
38. ED, REC (Ms. Ritu Maheshwari) made a detailed presentation on urban feeder monitoring, IT enablement of
2600 towns. She also covered the main features of Urban Jyoti Abhiyan (URJA) App.
39. A presentation on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Smart Meter deployment scenario in India was
given by Director, National Smart Grid Mission-Project Monitoring Unit. The concept of AMI was briefly
explained. A case study of smart meter deployment for around 9000 consumers at Tundla, UP was also
presented wherein it was demonstrated that the cost of entire deployment was recovered in less than one year.
Cost-Benefit analysis of current operations and smart meter operations were shown. Utilities were requested to
go for AMI deployment keeping in line with the mandate for smart meter deployment under UDAY and factoring
in the strong business case for such a deployment.
Solar Grid Connected Power:
40. The cumulative target is 17000 MW of solar power to be achieved by 31st March, 2017. With present installed
capacity of 8600 MW, another 8400 MW is to be added in remaining 6 months. PPAs of around 9700 MW have been
signed, which needs to be completed before 31st March, 2017. States were requested to put all efforts to complete
these projects before 31st March, 2017.
41. Letter of Intent (LOI) has been issued in some states but PPA has not been signed, particularly in Jharkhand and
Haryana, due to the issues related to the approval of tariff, by the Regulators.
42. Some Solar projects are ready for commissioning before the date of commissioning mentioned in PPAs. The
concerned Discoms were requested to allow such projects for early commissioning so that the target for 2016-17
could be met.
43. Fresh tenders for addition of more than 20,000 MW RE need to be floated by the end of this financial year in order to
achieve the target of 15000 MW for next financial year.
44. Although Central Government is floating tenders with SECI & NTPC under different scheme, State Governments also
need to float tenders of approx. 10-12 thousand MW by March, 2017 to achieve the targets set for next year.
45. The critical issue of pending dues from DISCOMs is causing anxiety and concern to the developers of solar and wind
power projects. States were requested to look into the issue. In order to ensure payment of dues, it was suggested
that the States may open a dedicated Escrow Account for purchase of RE. The Payment Guarantee Mechanism
(PGM) is proposed as a short terms solution and the World Bank has come forward with 470 Million PGM in this
regard.
46. As regards Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO), it was informed that States are lagging behind and some states
have shortfall of approx. 90%. States were informed that Ministry of Power has issued year-wise Solar RPO
trajectory upto 2019-20. The solar RPO requirement for 2016-17 is 2.75%. States were requested to meet the solar
RPO requirements without fail.
47. The solar park scheme may be a game changer for achieving the target of National Solar Mission. Under this
scheme, 34 solar parks with a total capacity of 20,000 MW have been approved in different states. The EFC Note has
already been approved for the enhancement of the scheme and Cabinet approval is awaited. After its enhancement,
the total target under this scheme would be 40,000 MW. The DPRs for 17 out of 34 solar parks have been prepared,
land has been arranged for 9 solar parks and financial closure is done in 5 solar parks.
48. The World Bank has come forward to do the funding for infrastructure in addition to the MNRE grant of Rs.20 Lakhs
per MW for each solar park. The World Bank will facilitate $200 millions of infrastructure loan under IBRD and CTF at
the rate of 0.25 %. Madhya Pradesh has shown keen interest for requirement of $70-80 Millions for 4 solar parks and
the window is open for all other states. The funding will flow through MNRE to the states at the pre-decided rate of
8.50% which means the currency risk will be taken care by MNRE. The repayment has 5 year moratorium period
and 15 year repayment period.
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34. It was agreed that states would utilise funds already sanctioned under DDUGJY new projects for creation of
necessary electricity infrastructure to provide access to electricity to households (both APL and BPL) on priority.
35. Depending upon the stages of electrification in the States, timelines were agreed for achieving 100% household
electrification as under:
l West Bengal, Haryana, Kerala, Goa, Himachal Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and UTs by March 2017.
l Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh by March 2018
l Maharashtra, Telangana and Chhattisgarh by March 2017 (Except LWE Areas) and March 2018 (including LWE
Areas)
l Jammu & Kashmir by 15th August 2017
l Bihar: 20 lakh Households by March 2017 & all remaining households by December 2018
l Uttar Pradesh: 90 Lakh Households by March 2018
l Uttarakhand and other remaining States by December 2017
36. For last mile connectivity and APL Household Electrification, it was suggested that States may avail funding
through REC with a longer repayment tenure of 10-15 years with competitive interest rates.
37. Govt of Bihar stated that the Project Management Agency (PMA) charges under DDUGJY is 0.5% of the project
cost which is inadequate and requested for its enhancement appropriately. Secretary (Power) mentioned that
the PMA charges under DDUGJY were fixed by CCEA while approving the scheme and added that REC should
examine the matter and bring it to DDUGJY Monitoring Committee of MoP.
38. ED, REC (Ms. Ritu Maheshwari) made a detailed presentation on urban feeder monitoring, IT enablement of
2600 towns. She also covered the main features of Urban Jyoti Abhiyan (URJA) App.
39. A presentation on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Smart Meter deployment scenario in India was
given by Director, National Smart Grid Mission-Project Monitoring Unit. The concept of AMI was briefly
explained. A case study of smart meter deployment for around 9000 consumers at Tundla, UP was also
presented wherein it was demonstrated that the cost of entire deployment was recovered in less than one year.
Cost-Benefit analysis of current operations and smart meter operations were shown. Utilities were requested to
go for AMI deployment keeping in line with the mandate for smart meter deployment under UDAY and factoring
in the strong business case for such a deployment.
Solar Grid Connected Power:
40. The cumulative target is 17000 MW of solar power to be achieved by 31st March, 2017. With present installed
capacity of 8600 MW, another 8400 MW is to be added in remaining 6 months. PPAs of around 9700 MW have been
signed, which needs to be completed before 31st March, 2017. States were requested to put all efforts to complete
these projects before 31st March, 2017.
41. Letter of Intent (LOI) has been issued in some states but PPA has not been signed, particularly in Jharkhand and
Haryana, due to the issues related to the approval of tariff, by the Regulators.
42. Some Solar projects are ready for commissioning before the date of commissioning mentioned in PPAs. The
concerned Discoms were requested to allow such projects for early commissioning so that the target for 2016-17
could be met.
43. Fresh tenders for addition of more than 20,000 MW RE need to be floated by the end of this financial year in order to
achieve the target of 15000 MW for next financial year.
44. Although Central Government is floating tenders with SECI & NTPC under different scheme, State Governments also
need to float tenders of approx. 10-12 thousand MW by March, 2017 to achieve the targets set for next year.
45. The critical issue of pending dues from DISCOMs is causing anxiety and concern to the developers of solar and wind
power projects. States were requested to look into the issue. In order to ensure payment of dues, it was suggested
that the States may open a dedicated Escrow Account for purchase of RE. The Payment Guarantee Mechanism
(PGM) is proposed as a short terms solution and the World Bank has come forward with 470 Million PGM in this
regard.
46. As regards Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO), it was informed that States are lagging behind and some states
have shortfall of approx. 90%. States were informed that Ministry of Power has issued year-wise Solar RPO
trajectory upto 2019-20. The solar RPO requirement for 2016-17 is 2.75%. States were requested to meet the solar
RPO requirements without fail.
47. The solar park scheme may be a game changer for achieving the target of National Solar Mission. Under this
scheme, 34 solar parks with a total capacity of 20,000 MW have been approved in different states. The EFC Note has
already been approved for the enhancement of the scheme and Cabinet approval is awaited. After its enhancement,
the total target under this scheme would be 40,000 MW. The DPRs for 17 out of 34 solar parks have been prepared,
land has been arranged for 9 solar parks and financial closure is done in 5 solar parks.
48. The World Bank has come forward to do the funding for infrastructure in addition to the MNRE grant of Rs.20 Lakhs
per MW for each solar park. The World Bank will facilitate $200 millions of infrastructure loan under IBRD and CTF at
the rate of 0.25 %. Madhya Pradesh has shown keen interest for requirement of $70-80 Millions for 4 solar parks and
the window is open for all other states. The funding will flow through MNRE to the states at the pre-decided rate of
8.50% which means the currency risk will be taken care by MNRE. The repayment has 5 year moratorium period
and 15 year repayment period.
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Solar Roof Top:
49. For solar roof-top system, MNRE is providing subsidy/incentive of 30% for general category States (70% for Special
category States) for installation on residential, household, institutional, Government or PSUs buildings.
Government of India has withdrawn the capital subsidy support for commercial and industrial sector due to their
tariff competitiveness.
50. The utilities have an advantage that they do not have to go for short-term and high cost purchases during day-time
and can meet their RPO obligations. The states of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka and Maharashtra are leading
in the Scheme implementation.
51. A panel of 900 technically and commercially qualified agencies have been finalised to take up these projects. The list
is available on MNRE web-site to facilitate smaller roof-tops.
52. MNRE is developing an army of 'Suryamitra' which can be approached through mobile App created by the Ministry.
An online portal called 'SPIN' has been set up. All the relevant data for roof top solar projects will be available on the
portal.
53. MNRE has tied up with ISRO for geo-tagging of all of these plants using ISRO's Vedas portal which will be linked on
MNRE's web-site.
54. A total sanction of 1300 million dollars has been received from the World Bank, KFW, ADB and NDB and funding will
be through SBI, PNB, Canara Bank and IREDA at the rate of less than 10%.
55. MNRE has initiated the process of accumulating the demand for 3 lacs systems of a total capacity of 500 MWp. The
financial bids have been evaluated and will be awarded soon.
56. PPA and EPC agreements have been standardized which will be shared with all the Ministries and DISCOMs.
57. In order to achieve the target of 5000 MW of roof-top capacity in Phase II Scheme, the PSUs, DISCOMs and
urban local bodies have been identified as focal centres.
58. The draft of mini-grid policy is available on MNRE web-site.
Wind Power:
59. In order to facilitate fulfilment of non-solar RPO by the DISCOMs of non-windy States, MNRE has sanctioned a
scheme under which 1000 MW ISTS connected wind power projects would be selected through open competitive
bidding process followed by e-reverse auction. The PTC India Ltd. has been selected as trading company, who will
sign PPA with Wind power developers and back to back PSA with DISCOMs at a pooled price of total bids. Ministry of
Power has already issued an order, waiving the ISTS charges and losses for inter-state transmission of wind.
60. MNRE is also in the process of issuing new guidelines for wind power development in the country. The new
guidelines will address issues including timely completion of projects, free availability of wind resource data,
regulatory compliance, improved micrositing, health and safety, decommissioning plan etc.
61. MNRE has issued Repowering Policy for old and small capacity wind turbines providing facilitative framework for
repowering. States to facilitate repowering by augmentation of transmission system, providing additional foot prints
and allowing PPA or third party sale for additional generation.
62. MNRE also came out with draft wind-solar hybrid policy aiming to 10 GW of hybrid power by 2022. The
stakeholders' comments on draft policy were under examination. States were requested to impose no connectivity
and transmission charges for injecting additional power through hybridization of existing wind/solar plant, in case
no augmentation of transmission system is required. Further, similar provision may also be made for the existing
Biomass plants going for Hybridization.
63. Proper forecasting and scheduling of wind power is required to address the challenges of grid security and stability.
Model regulations have already been issued by FoR (Forum of Regulators) and State of Karnataka has already
finalized these regulations. Other States have been requested to finalize the forecasting and scheduling regulations
for wind and solar.
64. States were also requested to impose the intra-state transmission charges for wind on the basis of kWh instead of
KW basis as applicable in the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
65. GST is likely to be introduced soon and the same may impact the cost of renewable power generation. States were
requested to allow pass through of such impact to generators.
66. Other critical issues including non-signing of PPA, delay in payment to renewable generators, "Must run status"
were also discussed and Hon'ble Union Minister suggested to resolve these issues in an earnest manner. He also
requested the non-windy States to communicate their requirement under 1000 MW wind bid.
67. The status of compliance of RPO and issue of increasing REC inventory were discussed and States were requested
to ensure RPO compliance by the DISCOMs and also ensure RPO to be aligned with RPO trajectory issued by MoP.
68. The Govt. of Tamil Nadu raised the issue of managing grid with high share of in-firm renewable power and stated that
the band of 250 MW under deviation settlement mechanism need to be reconsidered. It was informed that this windy
season, the State has absorbed around 10 BU of wind power by backing down the conventional power. He further
stated that State DISCOMs have to pay fixed charges on conventional power and backing down such power
imposes additional burden on the DISCOMs and suggested that in such cases the DISCOMs should be adequately
compensated. It also suggested that assistance may be provided under PSDF for such renewable rich states.
69. Hon'ble Union Minister suggested to form a sub-group including TN, POSOCO, CEA, MoP and NTPC to study the
financial impact to DISCOMs on backing down conventional power for allowing must run to renewable power and
prepare suitable scheme to compensate Discoms.
70. The Govt. of Andhra Pradesh suggested that DISCOMs should be given incentives for RPO compliance.
71. The Govt. of Karnataka stated that use of renewable for captive and open access is increasing and such
consumption may be accounted under RPO of Discoms.
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Solar Roof Top:
49. For solar roof-top system, MNRE is providing subsidy/incentive of 30% for general category States (70% for Special
category States) for installation on residential, household, institutional, Government or PSUs buildings.
Government of India has withdrawn the capital subsidy support for commercial and industrial sector due to their
tariff competitiveness.
50. The utilities have an advantage that they do not have to go for short-term and high cost purchases during day-time
and can meet their RPO obligations. The states of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka and Maharashtra are leading
in the Scheme implementation.
51. A panel of 900 technically and commercially qualified agencies have been finalised to take up these projects. The list
is available on MNRE web-site to facilitate smaller roof-tops.
52. MNRE is developing an army of 'Suryamitra' which can be approached through mobile App created by the Ministry.
An online portal called 'SPIN' has been set up. All the relevant data for roof top solar projects will be available on the
portal.
53. MNRE has tied up with ISRO for geo-tagging of all of these plants using ISRO's Vedas portal which will be linked on
MNRE's web-site.
54. A total sanction of 1300 million dollars has been received from the World Bank, KFW, ADB and NDB and funding will
be through SBI, PNB, Canara Bank and IREDA at the rate of less than 10%.
55. MNRE has initiated the process of accumulating the demand for 3 lacs systems of a total capacity of 500 MWp. The
financial bids have been evaluated and will be awarded soon.
56. PPA and EPC agreements have been standardized which will be shared with all the Ministries and DISCOMs.
57. In order to achieve the target of 5000 MW of roof-top capacity in Phase II Scheme, the PSUs, DISCOMs and
urban local bodies have been identified as focal centres.
58. The draft of mini-grid policy is available on MNRE web-site.
Wind Power:
59. In order to facilitate fulfilment of non-solar RPO by the DISCOMs of non-windy States, MNRE has sanctioned a
scheme under which 1000 MW ISTS connected wind power projects would be selected through open competitive
bidding process followed by e-reverse auction. The PTC India Ltd. has been selected as trading company, who will
sign PPA with Wind power developers and back to back PSA with DISCOMs at a pooled price of total bids. Ministry of
Power has already issued an order, waiving the ISTS charges and losses for inter-state transmission of wind.
60. MNRE is also in the process of issuing new guidelines for wind power development in the country. The new
guidelines will address issues including timely completion of projects, free availability of wind resource data,
regulatory compliance, improved micrositing, health and safety, decommissioning plan etc.
61. MNRE has issued Repowering Policy for old and small capacity wind turbines providing facilitative framework for
repowering. States to facilitate repowering by augmentation of transmission system, providing additional foot prints
and allowing PPA or third party sale for additional generation.
62. MNRE also came out with draft wind-solar hybrid policy aiming to 10 GW of hybrid power by 2022. The
stakeholders' comments on draft policy were under examination. States were requested to impose no connectivity
and transmission charges for injecting additional power through hybridization of existing wind/solar plant, in case
no augmentation of transmission system is required. Further, similar provision may also be made for the existing
Biomass plants going for Hybridization.
63. Proper forecasting and scheduling of wind power is required to address the challenges of grid security and stability.
Model regulations have already been issued by FoR (Forum of Regulators) and State of Karnataka has already
finalized these regulations. Other States have been requested to finalize the forecasting and scheduling regulations
for wind and solar.
64. States were also requested to impose the intra-state transmission charges for wind on the basis of kWh instead of
KW basis as applicable in the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
65. GST is likely to be introduced soon and the same may impact the cost of renewable power generation. States were
requested to allow pass through of such impact to generators.
66. Other critical issues including non-signing of PPA, delay in payment to renewable generators, "Must run status"
were also discussed and Hon'ble Union Minister suggested to resolve these issues in an earnest manner. He also
requested the non-windy States to communicate their requirement under 1000 MW wind bid.
67. The status of compliance of RPO and issue of increasing REC inventory were discussed and States were requested
to ensure RPO compliance by the DISCOMs and also ensure RPO to be aligned with RPO trajectory issued by MoP.
68. The Govt. of Tamil Nadu raised the issue of managing grid with high share of in-firm renewable power and stated that
the band of 250 MW under deviation settlement mechanism need to be reconsidered. It was informed that this windy
season, the State has absorbed around 10 BU of wind power by backing down the conventional power. He further
stated that State DISCOMs have to pay fixed charges on conventional power and backing down such power
imposes additional burden on the DISCOMs and suggested that in such cases the DISCOMs should be adequately
compensated. It also suggested that assistance may be provided under PSDF for such renewable rich states.
69. Hon'ble Union Minister suggested to form a sub-group including TN, POSOCO, CEA, MoP and NTPC to study the
financial impact to DISCOMs on backing down conventional power for allowing must run to renewable power and
prepare suitable scheme to compensate Discoms.
70. The Govt. of Andhra Pradesh suggested that DISCOMs should be given incentives for RPO compliance.
71. The Govt. of Karnataka stated that use of renewable for captive and open access is increasing and such
consumption may be accounted under RPO of Discoms.
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Interaction with CEOs from Private Sector
78. An interactive session was held with private players in the power sector to get a feed back from them on various
issues facing the sector. The interaction highlighted the following issues:-
l Non-acceptance of CPRI test certificates in many Countries
l Use of TBCB process for States
l PSUs to encourage domestic suppliers, as part of Make In India campaign
Address by Hon'ble Union Minister for Railways:
79. Hon'ble Union Minster for Railways informed that India was first Country to create Renewable Energy department.
India hopes to become the largest RE power producer in the world. He stressed the need for States and Center to
work as a team to achieve ambitious target of RE. He emphasized that Smart Stations are required for Smart Cities
for which electricity is required. States should make all efforts to provide electricity to Railways. Medical colleges
could be set up with constructed in railways hospitals where sufficient space is available. Hon'ble Union Minister
suggested that meeting may be called upon every Wednesday between MoP and Railways to sort out all
transmission related issues on the lines of mechanism evolved with the Ministry of Coal.
Remarks by Hon'ble Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, NRE and
Mines:
80. Hon'ble Union Minister emphasized that the need to process every single liter of water coming out from coal mines
up to 3 levels i.e. drinking water, ground water recharge and river recharge levels. Waste water from thermal power
plants should be treated and utilized. Distribution license has been given to Indian Railways and it can buy power
directly from generators. Hon'ble Union Minister requested States to let Railways buy their power directly. SECI was
requested to provide solar power to Railways without financial implication.
81. Hon'ble Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, NRE and Mines suggested that solar projects could be installed on
unused railway lines. He also suggested to explore use of small wind turbines to utilize the movement of air when a
train moves. Energy efficiency measures including use of LED bulbs should be promoted in Railways and 100 %
green Railways should be targeted in 5 years.
82. Hon'ble Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, NRE and Mines requested Railways Ministry to form a committee with
members from Railways, MoP, CEA, POSOCO to frame guidelines for crossing of railway lines by transmission lines
so that process of approval for such crossing could be expedited.
83. He assured that a mechanism will be set-up for holding meeting every Wednesday between MOP and Railways to
sort out all transmission related issues.
72. The Govt. of Madhya Pradesh suggested that ISTS waiver should also be given to captive and open access
consumers. Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy & Mines directed MoP to
take a view on the issue.
73. Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy & Mines agreed that the compliance
of RPO need to be incentivize. He suggested to form a committee comprising of Principal Secretary (Energy), Tamil
Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and CMD, NTPC to suggest suitable scheme for this purpose.
74. Later a presentation was made by representative of the renewable energy industry highlighting the major problems
indicating payment delays, need for more evacuation facilities and the issue of GST. Hon'ble Ministers and senior
state officers present assured the industry that all their concerns would be addressed in a time bound manner. ck.
Presentation by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal:
75. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal informed about the status ofcoal supply between April to September 2016. He
requested States to take up outstanding undisputed dues of State Genco as a standing item in monthly review
meetings of energy departments and devise schedule for timely payment. Outstanding disputed dues of State
Genco should be addressed in ADRM. The constitution, operationalmechanism and issues that can be resolved in
ADRM were presented. Dues not taken up in ADRM should be deemed to be undisputed. He informed that some
States are yet to participate in ADRM. 14 meetings of ADRM has been held so far and many issues have been
resolved. He also informed that third party sampling, where tripartite agreement for 355 MT of coal was signed, has
been put in place to address the concern of quality issues. Sampling results shall be put on web portal by 3lst
December 2016.
76. The two modes of coal rationalization were discussed. One the distance based rationalization wherein movement of
41.04 MT of coal has been rationalized and annual savings of Rs 2563.56 crores has been achieved and second
was efficiency based rationalization where flexibility in use of coal has been offered to the power producers with an
option to aggregate ACQ and allocate more coal to the more efficient units. The State Gencos were requested to get
the ACQ aggregated, sign side agreement with the Coal Company and operationalize efficiency based coal supply
matrix for their different units in terms of the policy.
77. It was informed that on account of coal import substitution withdomestic coal, the country has saved about Rs
20,000 crore in the year 2015-16 and about Rs 4844 crore in the first four months of the current year. The strategy
for the individual unit wise imports in the State genco category was discussed and it emerged that the efforts of the
coal companies would lead to a replacement of 15.37 MT of Imported coal quantity by March 2017 out of the total
24.85 MTquantity which is probable import quantity. The elements of the import substitution strategy included a one
to one discussion with the users, shifting of part FSA to High Grade coal where PI is not levied, Third party sampling
by CIMFR for quality assurance and other customer friendly measures like consumer friendly measures in Special
Forward e-Auction for power sector. States were urged tosubstitute imported coal with domesticcoal.
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Interaction with CEOs from Private Sector
78. An interactive session was held with private players in the power sector to get a feed back from them on various
issues facing the sector. The interaction highlighted the following issues:-
l Non-acceptance of CPRI test certificates in many Countries
l Use of TBCB process for States
l PSUs to encourage domestic suppliers, as part of Make In India campaign
Address by Hon'ble Union Minister for Railways:
79. Hon'ble Union Minster for Railways informed that India was first Country to create Renewable Energy department.
India hopes to become the largest RE power producer in the world. He stressed the need for States and Center to
work as a team to achieve ambitious target of RE. He emphasized that Smart Stations are required for Smart Cities
for which electricity is required. States should make all efforts to provide electricity to Railways. Medical colleges
could be set up with constructed in railways hospitals where sufficient space is available. Hon'ble Union Minister
suggested that meeting may be called upon every Wednesday between MoP and Railways to sort out all
transmission related issues on the lines of mechanism evolved with the Ministry of Coal.
Remarks by Hon'ble Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, NRE and
Mines:
80. Hon'ble Union Minister emphasized that the need to process every single liter of water coming out from coal mines
up to 3 levels i.e. drinking water, ground water recharge and river recharge levels. Waste water from thermal power
plants should be treated and utilized. Distribution license has been given to Indian Railways and it can buy power
directly from generators. Hon'ble Union Minister requested States to let Railways buy their power directly. SECI was
requested to provide solar power to Railways without financial implication.
81. Hon'ble Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, NRE and Mines suggested that solar projects could be installed on
unused railway lines. He also suggested to explore use of small wind turbines to utilize the movement of air when a
train moves. Energy efficiency measures including use of LED bulbs should be promoted in Railways and 100 %
green Railways should be targeted in 5 years.
82. Hon'ble Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, NRE and Mines requested Railways Ministry to form a committee with
members from Railways, MoP, CEA, POSOCO to frame guidelines for crossing of railway lines by transmission lines
so that process of approval for such crossing could be expedited.
83. He assured that a mechanism will be set-up for holding meeting every Wednesday between MOP and Railways to
sort out all transmission related issues.
72. The Govt. of Madhya Pradesh suggested that ISTS waiver should also be given to captive and open access
consumers. Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy & Mines directed MoP to
take a view on the issue.
73. Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy & Mines agreed that the compliance
of RPO need to be incentivize. He suggested to form a committee comprising of Principal Secretary (Energy), Tamil
Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and CMD, NTPC to suggest suitable scheme for this purpose.
74. Later a presentation was made by representative of the renewable energy industry highlighting the major problems
indicating payment delays, need for more evacuation facilities and the issue of GST. Hon'ble Ministers and senior
state officers present assured the industry that all their concerns would be addressed in a time bound manner. ck.
Presentation by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal:
75. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal informed about the status ofcoal supply between April to September 2016. He
requested States to take up outstanding undisputed dues of State Genco as a standing item in monthly review
meetings of energy departments and devise schedule for timely payment. Outstanding disputed dues of State
Genco should be addressed in ADRM. The constitution, operationalmechanism and issues that can be resolved in
ADRM were presented. Dues not taken up in ADRM should be deemed to be undisputed. He informed that some
States are yet to participate in ADRM. 14 meetings of ADRM has been held so far and many issues have been
resolved. He also informed that third party sampling, where tripartite agreement for 355 MT of coal was signed, has
been put in place to address the concern of quality issues. Sampling results shall be put on web portal by 3lst
December 2016.
76. The two modes of coal rationalization were discussed. One the distance based rationalization wherein movement of
41.04 MT of coal has been rationalized and annual savings of Rs 2563.56 crores has been achieved and second
was efficiency based rationalization where flexibility in use of coal has been offered to the power producers with an
option to aggregate ACQ and allocate more coal to the more efficient units. The State Gencos were requested to get
the ACQ aggregated, sign side agreement with the Coal Company and operationalize efficiency based coal supply
matrix for their different units in terms of the policy.
77. It was informed that on account of coal import substitution withdomestic coal, the country has saved about Rs
20,000 crore in the year 2015-16 and about Rs 4844 crore in the first four months of the current year. The strategy
for the individual unit wise imports in the State genco category was discussed and it emerged that the efforts of the
coal companies would lead to a replacement of 15.37 MT of Imported coal quantity by March 2017 out of the total
24.85 MTquantity which is probable import quantity. The elements of the import substitution strategy included a one
to one discussion with the users, shifting of part FSA to High Grade coal where PI is not levied, Third party sampling
by CIMFR for quality assurance and other customer friendly measures like consumer friendly measures in Special
Forward e-Auction for power sector. States were urged tosubstitute imported coal with domesticcoal.
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HYDRO
84. A detailed presentation of draft Hydro Power Policy incorporating inputs and suggestions received from various
stakeholders was made. It was decided that:-
a) A copy of the presentation will be shared with all the State Governments for their comments.
b) 22 financially stressed/stalled projects will be reviewed in detail individually by SS (BPP) / JS (Hydro) along with the
concerned stake holders, including States, FIIs, MNRE, IPPs, CERC, CEA etc. to explore how these projects could be
made viable / restarted. General understanding derived from this study may be used for finalising Hydro Power
Policy proposal. The process may be completed in the next 3 months.
c) Hydro power may be deemed as renewable energy, proposal for required approval may be processed.
d) Incentive available to small hydro power projects upto 25 MW may be extended to the hydro power projects upto
100 MW.
e) Extending low cost credit to hydro power projects and access to NCEF will be explored. Green sovereign tax free
bonds, interest subsidy, priority sector status for lending to hydro are options to be explored for reducing the cost of
financing.
f) Hydro power may be included under RPO as a separate component.
g) Possibility of despatching "Cleanest Power First" may be referred for further examination to the Committee
examining merit order issues.
h) Possibility of 50 year depreciation period for civil work of hydro projects may be explored.
Energy Efficiency & Energy Conservation:
85. Special Secretary, MoP, stressed upon industrial efficiency, lighting efficiency and Standard & Labellingprogramme.
He urged States to adopt Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC). He detailed various enabling measures being
taken to provide support to States in this regard.
86. MD,EESL in his presentation mentioned that Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (DSM) are important
tools to control the demand of electricity. It was informed that under UJALA Scheme 16.85 crore LED bulbs have
been distributed in 24 States/UTs. Distribution of LEDs will start in Chandigarh, Punjab, J&K and Telangana in
November 2016. MoU has been signed between Ministry of Urban Development and EESL for energy efficiency
measurement.
Transmission
87. Joint Secretary (Transmission), Ministry of Power gave the status of the implementation of guidelines issued on
15th October, 2015 for determining compensation for RoW for transmission lines. She stated that as per the
decision taken in the Power Minister's Conference held in Goa, a committee has been constituted on 11th August,
2016 under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power. The committee is deliberating on issues,
including the innovative technology that can be used to reduce the RoW problems.
88. A presentation was given by PGCIL on the possible technical solutions for reducing the RoW issues, especially the
urban areas.
89. All the States were requested to give their suggestion to the committee so that the guidelines can be finalised at the
earliest.
90. Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy & Mines suggested that CEA and
PGCIL should work together to come out with innovative solutions. It was suggested that CEA with PGCIL should
prepare a compendium of approved designs so that these design could be adopted by States.
Captive Generation and Open Access
91. Deputy Secretary, MoP, presented various issues relating to captive generation and open access. One of the major
issues discussed was frequent switching by open access consumers which is impacting the financial performance
of Discoms.
92. Hon'ble Union Minister suggested that all efforts need to be made to settle the issues relating to captive generation
and open access and suggested that if required, the matter could be taken up with forum of Regulators to address
Regulatory issues.
National Electricity Plan
93. Draft National Electricity Plan was presented by CEA which has been prepared in consultation with various
stakeholders. This Plan presents demand projection for the period from 2017 to 2022 and also perspective
projection for 2022-27. It was agreed that NEP document shall first be circulated to States for comments before
putting up in public domain for public comments.
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HYDRO
84. A detailed presentation of draft Hydro Power Policy incorporating inputs and suggestions received from various
stakeholders was made. It was decided that:-
a) A copy of the presentation will be shared with all the State Governments for their comments.
b) 22 financially stressed/stalled projects will be reviewed in detail individually by SS (BPP) / JS (Hydro) along with the
concerned stake holders, including States, FIIs, MNRE, IPPs, CERC, CEA etc. to explore how these projects could be
made viable / restarted. General understanding derived from this study may be used for finalising Hydro Power
Policy proposal. The process may be completed in the next 3 months.
c) Hydro power may be deemed as renewable energy, proposal for required approval may be processed.
d) Incentive available to small hydro power projects upto 25 MW may be extended to the hydro power projects upto
100 MW.
e) Extending low cost credit to hydro power projects and access to NCEF will be explored. Green sovereign tax free
bonds, interest subsidy, priority sector status for lending to hydro are options to be explored for reducing the cost of
financing.
f) Hydro power may be included under RPO as a separate component.
g) Possibility of despatching "Cleanest Power First" may be referred for further examination to the Committee
examining merit order issues.
h) Possibility of 50 year depreciation period for civil work of hydro projects may be explored.
Energy Efficiency & Energy Conservation:
85. Special Secretary, MoP, stressed upon industrial efficiency, lighting efficiency and Standard & Labellingprogramme.
He urged States to adopt Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC). He detailed various enabling measures being
taken to provide support to States in this regard.
86. MD,EESL in his presentation mentioned that Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (DSM) are important
tools to control the demand of electricity. It was informed that under UJALA Scheme 16.85 crore LED bulbs have
been distributed in 24 States/UTs. Distribution of LEDs will start in Chandigarh, Punjab, J&K and Telangana in
November 2016. MoU has been signed between Ministry of Urban Development and EESL for energy efficiency
measurement.
Transmission
87. Joint Secretary (Transmission), Ministry of Power gave the status of the implementation of guidelines issued on
15th October, 2015 for determining compensation for RoW for transmission lines. She stated that as per the
decision taken in the Power Minister's Conference held in Goa, a committee has been constituted on 11th August,
2016 under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power. The committee is deliberating on issues,
including the innovative technology that can be used to reduce the RoW problems.
88. A presentation was given by PGCIL on the possible technical solutions for reducing the RoW issues, especially the
urban areas.
89. All the States were requested to give their suggestion to the committee so that the guidelines can be finalised at the
earliest.
90. Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy & Mines suggested that CEA and
PGCIL should work together to come out with innovative solutions. It was suggested that CEA with PGCIL should
prepare a compendium of approved designs so that these design could be adopted by States.
Captive Generation and Open Access
91. Deputy Secretary, MoP, presented various issues relating to captive generation and open access. One of the major
issues discussed was frequent switching by open access consumers which is impacting the financial performance
of Discoms.
92. Hon'ble Union Minister suggested that all efforts need to be made to settle the issues relating to captive generation
and open access and suggested that if required, the matter could be taken up with forum of Regulators to address
Regulatory issues.
National Electricity Plan
93. Draft National Electricity Plan was presented by CEA which has been prepared in consultation with various
stakeholders. This Plan presents demand projection for the period from 2017 to 2022 and also perspective
projection for 2022-27. It was agreed that NEP document shall first be circulated to States for comments before
putting up in public domain for public comments.
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Flexibility in Utilisation of Coal :
94. Joint Secretary (OM) informed that pursuant to the Cabinet decision on the proposal for allowing flexibility in
utilisation of domestic coal amongst generating stations to reduce the cost of power generation, CEA has already
issued the methodology on 8th June, 2016. NTPC and some of the States have identified the areas for benefit under
the scheme and have been able to reduce their cost of generation.
95. States were requested to pro-actively utilise the provisions of flexibility in utilisation of domestic coal to further
reduce the cost of power generation. It was informed that CIL has already requested the State Genco and NTPC for
signing of supplementary agreements.
Presentation by Secretary (Mines)
96. Union Secretary (Mines), gave a presentation on "Mineral Sector: Challenges & Way Forward" which extensively
covered the agenda items, such as the status of e-auction of major minerals, DMF, NMET, NMEP, SDF (Star Rating),
MSS, use of space in mining technology and saved cases under section 10A(2)(c) of the MMDR Act 1957. The
salient issues discussed under each item, during the presentation, are summarized below.
97. E-Auction of major mineral blocks: Union Secretary (Mines) congratulated the States on the overwhelming
response for the 16 blocks which have been auctioned successfully .He asked the States to re-auction the 37 blocks
which were annulled in phase-I auction by eliminating the issues raised by the registered bidders. The 61 blocks in
pipeline should be expedited and put up in auction in 2016-17by the respective States. Further, State Governments
may also give their suggestions for any changes required in the existing auction process.
98. Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMF) and National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET): Union Secretary
(Mines) stressed for expediting the set up of DMF in all districts by the States, collection of all due contributions
under DMF& NMET, identifications and implementation of projects under Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan
Yojana (PMKKKY). Hon'bleMoS (IC) for Mines mentioned that the Government has notified the date for collection of
DMF for coal also from the date of effecting of the MMDR Amendment, 2015 i.e. 12.01.2015 and asked the States
expedite collection of DMF as this fund is to be used for the development & welfare programme in mining areas. He
suggested that simplified & dedicated MIS web portal need to be developed for easy monitoring, collection and
tracking of DMF. He appreciated the portal developed by Odisha Government on DMF and he asked the States to
develop their online portal for DMF on the same lines .It was informed that Tamilnadu has not yet notified DMF rules
due to local elections.
99. Processing of saved ML applications under section 10A(2)©: Union Secretary (Mines) mentioned that 80% of the
saved Mining Lease (ML) cases under Section 10A(2)(c) are pending with State Government level viz. for decision
with the Mining or Forest or Revenue department or District Administration, etc. The rest of the cases are pending
with the MoEFCC and some with IBM, which are being pursued with them for expediting. Further, Hon'ble Minister of
State (IC) for Mines stressed that these ML applications, if saved and executed, would result in loss to the States
exchequers as they are likely to be the fastest ones to start mineral production and thus their expeditious processing
is of utmost importance, not only because it would affect the mineral development, but will also have its impact on
the downstream and allied sector. Further, the opening of new mines would also contribute to employment of local
people and would help in enhancement in GDP. Union Secretary (Mines) expressed that lapsing of these mining
lease applications, which are under process of acquiring clearances, is likely to result in a lot of litigations, if not
expedited. The State Governments were asked to conduct weekly review to expedite the decisions by all State
Government Departments.
100. Minor mineral rules - Union Secretary (Mines) emphasized the adoption of transparent systems for grant of mineral
concessions for minor minerals by the States, as per the directive issued by the Ministry, under 20A. Andhra
Pradesh expressed difficulty in instituting auctions for minor minerals. Hon'ble MoS (IC) for Mines suggested to
examine using the First cum First Serve combined with the Swiss Challenge method.
101. National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP): Union Secretary (Mines) stated that the exploration work is crucial for
the growth of mining sector and informed that Total 100 mineral blocks have been identified for regional
explorations which have potential for resources of various minerals. The mechanism/procedure to be followed to
carry out reverse auctioning/allotment of exploration blocks under the New Mineral Exploration Policy, is being
finalized by the Ministry of Mines, for engaging private explorers through revenue sharing mechanism. The
concurrence of the State Governments will be sought on the same.
102. Star Rating of the Mines: Union Secretary (Mines) mentioned that the star rating of mines (with built-in compliance
mechanism for environment and forest safeguards) introduced recently, will recognize good performers in the
mining sector for their efforts and initiatives in implementing the Sustainable Development Framework and urged
the States that the system of Star Rating may also be adopted for minor minerals.
103. Curbing illegal Mining through Mining Surveillance System (MSS)- Union Secretary (Mines) informed that the MSS
project is being developed by IBM along with BISAG, Gujarat and informed that initial triggers of the likely
unauthorized mining areas have already been identified and would be transmitted to the States soon after the launch
of MSS. He stressed that it is essential on part of the States to get the field verification done of the trigger generated
by the MSS within the specified time period of 7 days, through the district level officers. The State Governments are
also required to nominate district wise nodal officers, to whom the triggers should be sent and they may be
registered with the MSS. Union Secretary (Mines) again emphasised the State Governments to give their
commitment to support the Government of India initiative of development of Mining Surveillance System (MSS) for
major minerals and also take up the project of Satellite Mapping and Digitization for Minor Minerals.
104. Union Secretary (Mines)then invited Ministers / Officials of the State Governments to share their views and issues.
The gist of views expressed by the State Ministers / Officials is as under-
105. Odisha: Shri Deepak Mohanty, Director Mines of Odisha requested that the saved ML applications under section
10A(2)© which require forest clearances, may be pursued from MoEF&CCfor grant of general approval under
Section 2(iii) under FC Act meeting the deadline of lease execution by 11.01.2017. He also informed that total 973
projects have been identified under DMF for which 288 crores have been allocated.
106. Telangana: Shri BRV Susheel Kumar, DMGof Telangana raised concern about the high sale price fixed of limestone
by the Indian Bureau of Mines, which would be used for auction of mineral blocks and is creating unwarranted
distortion.
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Flexibility in Utilisation of Coal :
94. Joint Secretary (OM) informed that pursuant to the Cabinet decision on the proposal for allowing flexibility in
utilisation of domestic coal amongst generating stations to reduce the cost of power generation, CEA has already
issued the methodology on 8th June, 2016. NTPC and some of the States have identified the areas for benefit under
the scheme and have been able to reduce their cost of generation.
95. States were requested to pro-actively utilise the provisions of flexibility in utilisation of domestic coal to further
reduce the cost of power generation. It was informed that CIL has already requested the State Genco and NTPC for
signing of supplementary agreements.
Presentation by Secretary (Mines)
96. Union Secretary (Mines), gave a presentation on "Mineral Sector: Challenges & Way Forward" which extensively
covered the agenda items, such as the status of e-auction of major minerals, DMF, NMET, NMEP, SDF (Star Rating),
MSS, use of space in mining technology and saved cases under section 10A(2)(c) of the MMDR Act 1957. The
salient issues discussed under each item, during the presentation, are summarized below.
97. E-Auction of major mineral blocks: Union Secretary (Mines) congratulated the States on the overwhelming
response for the 16 blocks which have been auctioned successfully .He asked the States to re-auction the 37 blocks
which were annulled in phase-I auction by eliminating the issues raised by the registered bidders. The 61 blocks in
pipeline should be expedited and put up in auction in 2016-17by the respective States. Further, State Governments
may also give their suggestions for any changes required in the existing auction process.
98. Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMF) and National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET): Union Secretary
(Mines) stressed for expediting the set up of DMF in all districts by the States, collection of all due contributions
under DMF& NMET, identifications and implementation of projects under Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan
Yojana (PMKKKY). Hon'bleMoS (IC) for Mines mentioned that the Government has notified the date for collection of
DMF for coal also from the date of effecting of the MMDR Amendment, 2015 i.e. 12.01.2015 and asked the States
expedite collection of DMF as this fund is to be used for the development & welfare programme in mining areas. He
suggested that simplified & dedicated MIS web portal need to be developed for easy monitoring, collection and
tracking of DMF. He appreciated the portal developed by Odisha Government on DMF and he asked the States to
develop their online portal for DMF on the same lines .It was informed that Tamilnadu has not yet notified DMF rules
due to local elections.
99. Processing of saved ML applications under section 10A(2)©: Union Secretary (Mines) mentioned that 80% of the
saved Mining Lease (ML) cases under Section 10A(2)(c) are pending with State Government level viz. for decision
with the Mining or Forest or Revenue department or District Administration, etc. The rest of the cases are pending
with the MoEFCC and some with IBM, which are being pursued with them for expediting. Further, Hon'ble Minister of
State (IC) for Mines stressed that these ML applications, if saved and executed, would result in loss to the States
exchequers as they are likely to be the fastest ones to start mineral production and thus their expeditious processing
is of utmost importance, not only because it would affect the mineral development, but will also have its impact on
the downstream and allied sector. Further, the opening of new mines would also contribute to employment of local
people and would help in enhancement in GDP. Union Secretary (Mines) expressed that lapsing of these mining
lease applications, which are under process of acquiring clearances, is likely to result in a lot of litigations, if not
expedited. The State Governments were asked to conduct weekly review to expedite the decisions by all State
Government Departments.
100. Minor mineral rules - Union Secretary (Mines) emphasized the adoption of transparent systems for grant of mineral
concessions for minor minerals by the States, as per the directive issued by the Ministry, under 20A. Andhra
Pradesh expressed difficulty in instituting auctions for minor minerals. Hon'ble MoS (IC) for Mines suggested to
examine using the First cum First Serve combined with the Swiss Challenge method.
101. National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP): Union Secretary (Mines) stated that the exploration work is crucial for
the growth of mining sector and informed that Total 100 mineral blocks have been identified for regional
explorations which have potential for resources of various minerals. The mechanism/procedure to be followed to
carry out reverse auctioning/allotment of exploration blocks under the New Mineral Exploration Policy, is being
finalized by the Ministry of Mines, for engaging private explorers through revenue sharing mechanism. The
concurrence of the State Governments will be sought on the same.
102. Star Rating of the Mines: Union Secretary (Mines) mentioned that the star rating of mines (with built-in compliance
mechanism for environment and forest safeguards) introduced recently, will recognize good performers in the
mining sector for their efforts and initiatives in implementing the Sustainable Development Framework and urged
the States that the system of Star Rating may also be adopted for minor minerals.
103. Curbing illegal Mining through Mining Surveillance System (MSS)- Union Secretary (Mines) informed that the MSS
project is being developed by IBM along with BISAG, Gujarat and informed that initial triggers of the likely
unauthorized mining areas have already been identified and would be transmitted to the States soon after the launch
of MSS. He stressed that it is essential on part of the States to get the field verification done of the trigger generated
by the MSS within the specified time period of 7 days, through the district level officers. The State Governments are
also required to nominate district wise nodal officers, to whom the triggers should be sent and they may be
registered with the MSS. Union Secretary (Mines) again emphasised the State Governments to give their
commitment to support the Government of India initiative of development of Mining Surveillance System (MSS) for
major minerals and also take up the project of Satellite Mapping and Digitization for Minor Minerals.
104. Union Secretary (Mines)then invited Ministers / Officials of the State Governments to share their views and issues.
The gist of views expressed by the State Ministers / Officials is as under-
105. Odisha: Shri Deepak Mohanty, Director Mines of Odisha requested that the saved ML applications under section
10A(2)© which require forest clearances, may be pursued from MoEF&CCfor grant of general approval under
Section 2(iii) under FC Act meeting the deadline of lease execution by 11.01.2017. He also informed that total 973
projects have been identified under DMF for which 288 crores have been allocated.
106. Telangana: Shri BRV Susheel Kumar, DMGof Telangana raised concern about the high sale price fixed of limestone
by the Indian Bureau of Mines, which would be used for auction of mineral blocks and is creating unwarranted
distortion.
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1) States which have not yet joined Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) and desire to do so, will give in-principal
approval by 30th November, 2016 and finalize MoU latest by 31st December, 2016.
2) All states under UDAY will upload operational parameters monthly and financial parameters quarterly on UDAY
portal for better monitoring.
3) States will award the works relating to electrification of un-electrified villages latest by 30th November 2016 and
remaining works sanctioned under Deen Dayal Upadhay Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) not later than 31st March
2017.
4) States will electrify all remaining un-electrified villages by 31st December, 2016 except those in Left Wing
Extremism (LWE) areas and remote hilly regions, for which efforts will be made by the concerned States to electrify
such villages by 1st May, 2017.
5) States reiterate to ensure access to electricity to 100 % households in 18452 villages by 15th August, 2017 by
organizing camps in these villages with on-spot completion of necessary formalities and release of electricity
connections on priority.
6) States also reiterate the timelines as shown below, agreed in the previous conference held in June 2016 to provide
electricity access to 100% households in all the villages in India :
1 All references to “States” may be read to include “UTs”.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE CONFERENCE
Annexure-I
S.No. State Target
1. West Bengal, Haryana, Kerala, Goa, March 2017
Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and UTs
2. Maharashtra, Telangana and Chhattisgarh March 2017 (Except LWE Areas)
March 2018 (LWE Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017
4. Sikkim March 2018
5. Assam, Odisha, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh March 2018
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by March 2017 and all
remaining households by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by March 2018 and
balance by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand and other remaining States December 2017
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107. Rajasthan :Shri R.K. Nalwaya, Additional Director (Mines), Director of Mines & Geology, proposed that the
requirement of minimum 3 bidders for conducting auction may be reviewed and allotment to any participating
bidders may be allowed. He also raised the issue of eligibility for grant of the saved ML cases of area less than 5.0
hectares to be considered under the M(OTAHCEM)CR, 2015 and requested for necessary guidance by the Central
Government.
108. Punjab: Hon'ble Minister, Industries & Commerce & Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab, Shri Madan
Mohan Mittal, sought assistance from the Central Government regarding Environment Clearances (EC) to be taken
by the State Government for auctioning and grant of leases of minor minerals as necessitated by the High Court
judgment. He said it has been leading to huge delays in auctioning and starting mining operations in the State. He
suggested that the Ministry of Mines may consider having a joint meeting with MoEFCC to take up this issue.
109. Hon'ble MoS (IC) for Mines in his concluding remarks reemphasised that the ultimate objective of all policies and
endeavors of the Government should be for the holistic development which should transcend to the common man.
Conference Resolutions
110. Based on the deliberations on the Agenda and major decisions/conclusions arrived at in the Conference, a draft of
the Conference Resolutions was prepared. However, in view of the paucity of time, this draft could not be shared in
the Conference. It was decided that the draft of Resolutions will be sent by email to all the States/UTs with a request
to send the feedback within one week.
111. Further, it was decided that after incorporating the feedback/comments from States/UTs on the draft Resolutions,
the same would be treated as the Final Resolutions adopted at the Conference.
112. The Conference Resolutions finalized on the above lines are given at Annexure-I
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POWER DISTRIBUTION1
1) States which have not yet joined Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) and desire to do so, will give in-principal
approval by 30th November, 2016 and finalize MoU latest by 31st December, 2016.
2) All states under UDAY will upload operational parameters monthly and financial parameters quarterly on UDAY
portal for better monitoring.
3) States will award the works relating to electrification of un-electrified villages latest by 30th November 2016 and
remaining works sanctioned under Deen Dayal Upadhay Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) not later than 31st March
2017.
4) States will electrify all remaining un-electrified villages by 31st December, 2016 except those in Left Wing
Extremism (LWE) areas and remote hilly regions, for which efforts will be made by the concerned States to electrify
such villages by 1st May, 2017.
5) States reiterate to ensure access to electricity to 100 % households in 18452 villages by 15th August, 2017 by
organizing camps in these villages with on-spot completion of necessary formalities and release of electricity
connections on priority.
6) States also reiterate the timelines as shown below, agreed in the previous conference held in June 2016 to provide
electricity access to 100% households in all the villages in India :
1 All references to “States” may be read to include “UTs”.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE CONFERENCE
Annexure-I
S.No. State Target
1. West Bengal, Haryana, Kerala, Goa, March 2017
Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and UTs
2. Maharashtra, Telangana and Chhattisgarh March 2017 (Except LWE Areas)
March 2018 (LWE Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017
4. Sikkim March 2018
5. Assam, Odisha, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh March 2018
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by March 2017 and all
remaining households by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by March 2018 and
balance by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand and other remaining States December 2017
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107. Rajasthan :Shri R.K. Nalwaya, Additional Director (Mines), Director of Mines & Geology, proposed that the
requirement of minimum 3 bidders for conducting auction may be reviewed and allotment to any participating
bidders may be allowed. He also raised the issue of eligibility for grant of the saved ML cases of area less than 5.0
hectares to be considered under the M(OTAHCEM)CR, 2015 and requested for necessary guidance by the Central
Government.
108. Punjab: Hon'ble Minister, Industries & Commerce & Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab, Shri Madan
Mohan Mittal, sought assistance from the Central Government regarding Environment Clearances (EC) to be taken
by the State Government for auctioning and grant of leases of minor minerals as necessitated by the High Court
judgment. He said it has been leading to huge delays in auctioning and starting mining operations in the State. He
suggested that the Ministry of Mines may consider having a joint meeting with MoEFCC to take up this issue.
109. Hon'ble MoS (IC) for Mines in his concluding remarks reemphasised that the ultimate objective of all policies and
endeavors of the Government should be for the holistic development which should transcend to the common man.
Conference Resolutions
110. Based on the deliberations on the Agenda and major decisions/conclusions arrived at in the Conference, a draft of
the Conference Resolutions was prepared. However, in view of the paucity of time, this draft could not be shared in
the Conference. It was decided that the draft of Resolutions will be sent by email to all the States/UTs with a request
to send the feedback within one week.
111. Further, it was decided that after incorporating the feedback/comments from States/UTs on the draft Resolutions,
the same would be treated as the Final Resolutions adopted at the Conference.
112. The Conference Resolutions finalized on the above lines are given at Annexure-I
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TRANSMISSION
21) States resolve to adopt the guidelines issued by MoP via OM No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15th October, 2015 to have
a uniform methodology for payment of compensation for "Right of Way" of transmission lines
22) A Committee having Members from Ministry of Power, Railways, CEA and POSOCO will be constituted to frame
guidelines for permitting crossing of railways lines by transmission lines so that process of approval for such
crossing could be expedited.
UTILIZATION OF URS POWER
23) States shall use the option of lending URS (Un-requisitioned surplus) power to reduce the cost of power. If required,
necessary changes in regulation / grid code may be made to provide for a deemed approval by procurers up to, say
50%,in case where producers do not give current on time.
24) A committee will be constituted on "Merit Order Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of Chairman, CEA with ToR given
in Annexure.
FLEXIBILITY IN COAL UTILIZATION
25) State shall use the provision of flexibility in coal utilization to further reduce the cost of power. MoC shall facilitate in
getting the supplementary agreement signed at the earliest with NTPC and States.
National Electricity Plan (NEP)
26) States to study the draft National Electricity Plan prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and circulated to the
States and send their comments by end of November 2016.
CAPTIVE GENERATION
27) States to send their comments on the proposed amendment in the Rules put on website by MoP (of Captive Power
generation provisions). States will send changes required in regulatory framework, if any, to be taken up with the
FOR (Forum of Regulators) within two weeks.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
28) States shall mandate ECBC by December 2017 with the objective that new commercial buildings will be ECBC
compliant.
29) States will establish ECBC Cells by December 2017 in State Urban Development Departments / PWDs to support
and implement energy efficient building construction.
30) States will implement state-wide regulatory mechanism by December, 2017 for mandating the use of BEE Star
Labelled pump sets, as far as possible, for new agriculture pump connection, including solar pump sets.
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7) States will provide Feeder wise tagged consumer information as per the Common Data Format
provided by REC Transmission Power Company Ltd by 15th November 2016.
8) States will integrate existing Meter Data Acquisition System (MDAS), DISCOM website & Call centers with Urja
Mitra App and agree to provide customer information about outages through SMS by December 2016.
9) States will share Master data and Java Script Object Notation (JSON) formats of 11KV Rural Feeders for integration
with National Power Portal (NPP)by October, 2016.
10) States will facilitate installation of modems & implementation of Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme by December,
2016.
11) States will submit proposals for IT enablement of balance 2600 towns under Integrated Power Development
Scheme (IPDS) by 31st December, 2016, to enable sanction by Ministry of Power (MoP) by 31st January, 2017.
Subsequently, States will appoint implementing agencies progressively but not later than 31stMarch 2017 so as to
complete projects no later than 30th September, 2017.
12) States will ensure issuance of NIT and subsequent award for IPDS projects not later than 31st December, 2016 and
claim next tranche of grant as per scheme guidelines by 1st January, 2017.
13) States (Rajasthan-81, J&K-21, Tamil Nadu-21, Puducherry-4, Goa-2, Arunachal-10, Nagaland-9, Mizoram-8,
Meghalaya-4, Manipur-1, Bihar-1, Jharkhand-5) will ensure Go-Live of balance towns under R-APDRP Part-A (IT)
by 31stMarch 2017.
14) States (especially UP, Rajasthan, TN, Haryana) will ensure porting data from 11KV feeders of Go-Live towns to
Urban Distribution Feeder Monitoring System (UDFMS) and ensure pushing transaction data on regular basis by
31st March 2017. States will use the feeder monitoring data as a management tool to ensure better power reliability
and AT&C loss reduction as per UDAY.
15) States will ensure sanitization of data provided for 'URJA App' to ensure accurate information about various
"consumer-related" and "DISCOM-related" parameters in public domain.
16) All States to ensure provision of reporting power theft on '1912' and make it toll-free.
HYDRO POWER
17) Incentives available to Small Hydro Projects 25 MW may be extended to the power project up to 100 MW. For others,
a case to case approach may be considered.
18) Entire Hydro Power may be deemed as Renewable Energy.
19) Extending low cost credit to Hydro Power Project and access to NCEF will be explored.
20) Hydro Power may be included under RPO, as a separate component.
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TRANSMISSION
21) States resolve to adopt the guidelines issued by MoP via OM No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15th October, 2015 to have
a uniform methodology for payment of compensation for "Right of Way" of transmission lines
22) A Committee having Members from Ministry of Power, Railways, CEA and POSOCO will be constituted to frame
guidelines for permitting crossing of railways lines by transmission lines so that process of approval for such
crossing could be expedited.
UTILIZATION OF URS POWER
23) States shall use the option of lending URS (Un-requisitioned surplus) power to reduce the cost of power. If required,
necessary changes in regulation / grid code may be made to provide for a deemed approval by procurers up to, say
50%,in case where producers do not give current on time.
24) A committee will be constituted on "Merit Order Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of Chairman, CEA with ToR given
in Annexure.
FLEXIBILITY IN COAL UTILIZATION
25) State shall use the provision of flexibility in coal utilization to further reduce the cost of power. MoC shall facilitate in
getting the supplementary agreement signed at the earliest with NTPC and States.
National Electricity Plan (NEP)
26) States to study the draft National Electricity Plan prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and circulated to the
States and send their comments by end of November 2016.
CAPTIVE GENERATION
27) States to send their comments on the proposed amendment in the Rules put on website by MoP (of Captive Power
generation provisions). States will send changes required in regulatory framework, if any, to be taken up with the
FOR (Forum of Regulators) within two weeks.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
28) States shall mandate ECBC by December 2017 with the objective that new commercial buildings will be ECBC
compliant.
29) States will establish ECBC Cells by December 2017 in State Urban Development Departments / PWDs to support
and implement energy efficient building construction.
30) States will implement state-wide regulatory mechanism by December, 2017 for mandating the use of BEE Star
Labelled pump sets, as far as possible, for new agriculture pump connection, including solar pump sets.
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7) States will provide Feeder wise tagged consumer information as per the Common Data Format
provided by REC Transmission Power Company Ltd by 15th November 2016.
8) States will integrate existing Meter Data Acquisition System (MDAS), DISCOM website & Call centers with Urja
Mitra App and agree to provide customer information about outages through SMS by December 2016.
9) States will share Master data and Java Script Object Notation (JSON) formats of 11KV Rural Feeders for integration
with National Power Portal (NPP)by October, 2016.
10) States will facilitate installation of modems & implementation of Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme by December,
2016.
11) States will submit proposals for IT enablement of balance 2600 towns under Integrated Power Development
Scheme (IPDS) by 31st December, 2016, to enable sanction by Ministry of Power (MoP) by 31st January, 2017.
Subsequently, States will appoint implementing agencies progressively but not later than 31stMarch 2017 so as to
complete projects no later than 30th September, 2017.
12) States will ensure issuance of NIT and subsequent award for IPDS projects not later than 31st December, 2016 and
claim next tranche of grant as per scheme guidelines by 1st January, 2017.
13) States (Rajasthan-81, J&K-21, Tamil Nadu-21, Puducherry-4, Goa-2, Arunachal-10, Nagaland-9, Mizoram-8,
Meghalaya-4, Manipur-1, Bihar-1, Jharkhand-5) will ensure Go-Live of balance towns under R-APDRP Part-A (IT)
by 31stMarch 2017.
14) States (especially UP, Rajasthan, TN, Haryana) will ensure porting data from 11KV feeders of Go-Live towns to
Urban Distribution Feeder Monitoring System (UDFMS) and ensure pushing transaction data on regular basis by
31st March 2017. States will use the feeder monitoring data as a management tool to ensure better power reliability
and AT&C loss reduction as per UDAY.
15) States will ensure sanitization of data provided for 'URJA App' to ensure accurate information about various
"consumer-related" and "DISCOM-related" parameters in public domain.
16) All States to ensure provision of reporting power theft on '1912' and make it toll-free.
HYDRO POWER
17) Incentives available to Small Hydro Projects 25 MW may be extended to the power project up to 100 MW. For others,
a case to case approach may be considered.
18) Entire Hydro Power may be deemed as Renewable Energy.
19) Extending low cost credit to Hydro Power Project and access to NCEF will be explored.
20) Hydro Power may be included under RPO, as a separate component.
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43) The States shall take stock of wind power projects already commissioned and yet to be commissioned. The issue
of signing PPAs will be resolved in a time bound manner.
44) The States shall evolve a mechanism for timely payment to solar and wind power generators and will ensure that in
no case the delay is more than 2 months (paid with interest). Further, transparent norms will be followed for
payment to all parties equitably, with no discrimination between solar and wind generators.
45) For smooth implementation of AJAY scheme for street lights' electrification, eligible States and DISCOMs shall
provide full assistance to EESL for installation by 31st March, 2017. Similarly for providing solar lamps to students,
the States shall provide support to IIT-Bombay and SECI.
46) In off-grid schemes, the States shall follow transparent process for ensuring competitive pricing in all segments of
renewable energy. Such projects can be used for energizing the un-electrified households.
47) The State shall start forecasting and scheduling of wind power either by utilizing the services of NIWE or any other
agency. Metering and communication infrastructure shall be installed at all pooling stations for real time generation
of data. The States shall finalize and notify the mechanism for scheduling and forecasting for intra-state
transmission of solar and wind power.
48) Intra-state transmission & wheeling charges will be levied on kWh basis to facilitate both intra and inter-state sale of
renewable power in the States.
49) Issues relating to (a) Unilateral termination (b) "Must-run" and (c) Payment security will be addressed urgently so
that tariff of renewable energy comes down further.
50) The States shall initiate capacity building of DISCOMs/SERC/SNA officers and entrepreneurs in renewable energy.
Further, each State may nominate maximum number of official for training programme being conducted by MNRE.
51) States shall make rooftop solar installation mandatory in all new buildings / constructions. Further, the process of
approval for rooftop solar subsidy and approval of building plan approved by Municipal Corporation shall be
integrated.
MINES
52) Preparedness for e-auction of Major Mineral Blocks - The State Governments to auction 61 proposed blocks in
2016-17 and also re-auction the annulled blocks by March, 2017. Further, the States will expedite the mineral
auction preparedness for 2017-18 and beyond.
53) Setting up of District Mining Fund (DMF) - The DMF will be set up in all districts by the States. Identifications and
implementation of projects under DMF will be done in line with the PMKKKY (Prandhan Mantri Khanij Kalyan Yojna)
Scheme. The DMF needs to be constituted for Minor Minerals also by the State Government. The State
Governments should regularly monitor collection of funds and implementation of schemes under DMF, to give the
maximum benefit to local people. The State Governments to prepare the portal for PMKKKY on the lines of the portal
developed by State Government of Odisha.
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31) States will endeavour to implement the Agriculture Demand Side Management projects through Savings based
model or Annuity based model as suitable for their States.
COAL RELATED ISSUES
32) State GENCOs shall clear the outstanding over dues in monthly installments latest by 30th June, 2017 (with
interest/surcharge). In case of any disputed dues, the same may be settled with mutual reconciliation or
alternatively the issues may be taken up in ADRM for speedy resolution.
33) In view of sufficient indigenous coal availability unless technically required or commercial commitments to be
fulfilled, States shall endeavour that no coal based power plant shall import coal.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
34) Potentially rich areas for installation of Renewable Energy Projects will be identified and advance planning for
evacuation and transmission of Renewable Power in an effective and coordinated manner will be carried out.
Necessary regulations to do advance planning and creation of infrastructure will be drawn up for consultation by
31st January, 2017.
35) Around 19,300 MW of solar capacity has been tendered. States will facilitate setting up of these power plants and
sign PPAs/PSAs as may be required, addressing issues of unilateral termination, "must run" status and payment
security mechanisms.
36) Fresh tendering of solar projects including PPAs, up to 20,000 MW will be done by 30th June, 2017.
37) States will ensure speedy implementation of renewable projects, by addressing issues of Land acquisition, PPAs
and Grid Integration.
38) Renewable Energy projects are "must-run" projects and, therefore, they are not to be backed down. In case of
backing down charges will have to be paid. Necessary regulations in this regard will be formulated.
39) For promotion of Solar Rooftop Projects, SERCs of Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana, the North-eastern States, except
Assam and Tripura shall notify regulations to allow net metering / feed-in-tariff by 31st March, 2017. Further,
DISCOMs will streamline their processes and develop online mechanisms by 30th June, 2017 to provide grid
connection.
40) Kisan Urja Sashaktikaran Mission (KUSUM), the proposed Mission, would enable optimal use of wastelands and
encourage hybridization and enable earning of additional income for farmers. Concerned DISCOMs shall be
responsible for providing connectivity of the farmer's solar PV power project to the nearest grid sub-station.
41) States will adhere to time schedules for achieving Project commissioning of over 25,000 MW of renewable energy
projects during the Financial Year. If need be, SPDs who complete & commission the projects ahead of scheduled
date will not be penalized.
42) The States shall discourage squatting on wind-potential sites by ensuring strict adherence to the time line fixed for
installation of projects.
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43) The States shall take stock of wind power projects already commissioned and yet to be commissioned. The issue
of signing PPAs will be resolved in a time bound manner.
44) The States shall evolve a mechanism for timely payment to solar and wind power generators and will ensure that in
no case the delay is more than 2 months (paid with interest). Further, transparent norms will be followed for
payment to all parties equitably, with no discrimination between solar and wind generators.
45) For smooth implementation of AJAY scheme for street lights' electrification, eligible States and DISCOMs shall
provide full assistance to EESL for installation by 31st March, 2017. Similarly for providing solar lamps to students,
the States shall provide support to IIT-Bombay and SECI.
46) In off-grid schemes, the States shall follow transparent process for ensuring competitive pricing in all segments of
renewable energy. Such projects can be used for energizing the un-electrified households.
47) The State shall start forecasting and scheduling of wind power either by utilizing the services of NIWE or any other
agency. Metering and communication infrastructure shall be installed at all pooling stations for real time generation
of data. The States shall finalize and notify the mechanism for scheduling and forecasting for intra-state
transmission of solar and wind power.
48) Intra-state transmission & wheeling charges will be levied on kWh basis to facilitate both intra and inter-state sale of
renewable power in the States.
49) Issues relating to (a) Unilateral termination (b) "Must-run" and (c) Payment security will be addressed urgently so
that tariff of renewable energy comes down further.
50) The States shall initiate capacity building of DISCOMs/SERC/SNA officers and entrepreneurs in renewable energy.
Further, each State may nominate maximum number of official for training programme being conducted by MNRE.
51) States shall make rooftop solar installation mandatory in all new buildings / constructions. Further, the process of
approval for rooftop solar subsidy and approval of building plan approved by Municipal Corporation shall be
integrated.
MINES
52) Preparedness for e-auction of Major Mineral Blocks - The State Governments to auction 61 proposed blocks in
2016-17 and also re-auction the annulled blocks by March, 2017. Further, the States will expedite the mineral
auction preparedness for 2017-18 and beyond.
53) Setting up of District Mining Fund (DMF) - The DMF will be set up in all districts by the States. Identifications and
implementation of projects under DMF will be done in line with the PMKKKY (Prandhan Mantri Khanij Kalyan Yojna)
Scheme. The DMF needs to be constituted for Minor Minerals also by the State Government. The State
Governments should regularly monitor collection of funds and implementation of schemes under DMF, to give the
maximum benefit to local people. The State Governments to prepare the portal for PMKKKY on the lines of the portal
developed by State Government of Odisha.
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31) States will endeavour to implement the Agriculture Demand Side Management projects through Savings based
model or Annuity based model as suitable for their States.
COAL RELATED ISSUES
32) State GENCOs shall clear the outstanding over dues in monthly installments latest by 30th June, 2017 (with
interest/surcharge). In case of any disputed dues, the same may be settled with mutual reconciliation or
alternatively the issues may be taken up in ADRM for speedy resolution.
33) In view of sufficient indigenous coal availability unless technically required or commercial commitments to be
fulfilled, States shall endeavour that no coal based power plant shall import coal.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
34) Potentially rich areas for installation of Renewable Energy Projects will be identified and advance planning for
evacuation and transmission of Renewable Power in an effective and coordinated manner will be carried out.
Necessary regulations to do advance planning and creation of infrastructure will be drawn up for consultation by
31st January, 2017.
35) Around 19,300 MW of solar capacity has been tendered. States will facilitate setting up of these power plants and
sign PPAs/PSAs as may be required, addressing issues of unilateral termination, "must run" status and payment
security mechanisms.
36) Fresh tendering of solar projects including PPAs, up to 20,000 MW will be done by 30th June, 2017.
37) States will ensure speedy implementation of renewable projects, by addressing issues of Land acquisition, PPAs
and Grid Integration.
38) Renewable Energy projects are "must-run" projects and, therefore, they are not to be backed down. In case of
backing down charges will have to be paid. Necessary regulations in this regard will be formulated.
39) For promotion of Solar Rooftop Projects, SERCs of Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana, the North-eastern States, except
Assam and Tripura shall notify regulations to allow net metering / feed-in-tariff by 31st March, 2017. Further,
DISCOMs will streamline their processes and develop online mechanisms by 30th June, 2017 to provide grid
connection.
40) Kisan Urja Sashaktikaran Mission (KUSUM), the proposed Mission, would enable optimal use of wastelands and
encourage hybridization and enable earning of additional income for farmers. Concerned DISCOMs shall be
responsible for providing connectivity of the farmer's solar PV power project to the nearest grid sub-station.
41) States will adhere to time schedules for achieving Project commissioning of over 25,000 MW of renewable energy
projects during the Financial Year. If need be, SPDs who complete & commission the projects ahead of scheduled
date will not be penalized.
42) The States shall discourage squatting on wind-potential sites by ensuring strict adherence to the time line fixed for
installation of projects.
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Annexure
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CONSTITUTION OF MERIT ORDER DISPATCH COMMITTEE
Merit Order Dispatch Committee is required for integration of Renewables under the Chairmanship of chairman CEA with
JS (OM) as Member Secretary and Members from POSOCO, Regulators and States including Southern Regional LDC.
Terms of reference
l Transparency in observance of Grid Code for merit order dispatch.
l Addressing any regulatory issue for making renewables and Hydro as must run in merit order.
l Amendment in Grid Code if required in view of the above.
l Incentivizing states who comply with RPO and measures to dissuade non-compliance.
l Any other related measures to promote renewable energy and sustain long term growth in the sector.
l Pilot projects for solar/wind energy demonstration project (of about 10 MW) for utilizing in non-generating times
(lean).
l Suitable balancing mechanism/spinning reserve for the handling large quantity of RE (not possible presently under
the prevailing DSM).
l Revising RPO/RE mechanism to provide the necessary policy/incentive framework.
54) Exploration Policy - The mechanism/procedure to be followed for reverse auctioning/allotment of exploration
blocks under the New Mineral Exploration Policy will be finalized by the Ministry of Mines.
55) Star Rating - The system of Star Rating also to be adopted by the State Governments for minor minerals.
56) Curbing Illegal Mining through Mining Surveillance System (MSS) - The States are required to get the field
verification done of the trigger generated by the MSS within the specified time period of 7 days, though the district
level officers. The district wise nodal officers to whom the triggers should be sent may be registered with the MSS.
The State governments will support the Government of India initiative of development of Mining Surveillance
System (MSS) for major minerals. The State Governments to take up the project of Satellite Mapping and
Digitization for Minor Minerals by January, 2017.
57) Minor mineral rules - Transparent systems for grant of mineral concessions for minor minerals will be adopted by
the States, so that the directives issued by the Ministry, under 20A, should be in place by December, 2016.
58) Processing of saved Mining Lease Applications before 11th January, 2017 - The State Governments will
expedite the decisions on cases pending for action or decisions, on their part, in respect to the mining lease
applications which were saved by Section 10A (2) (c) of the MMDR Act, subject to fulfillment of the conditions of the
previous approval or of the letter of intent, with the time line up to 11th January, 2017.
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Annexure
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CONSTITUTION OF MERIT ORDER DISPATCH COMMITTEE
Merit Order Dispatch Committee is required for integration of Renewables under the Chairmanship of chairman CEA with
JS (OM) as Member Secretary and Members from POSOCO, Regulators and States including Southern Regional LDC.
Terms of reference
l Transparency in observance of Grid Code for merit order dispatch.
l Addressing any regulatory issue for making renewables and Hydro as must run in merit order.
l Amendment in Grid Code if required in view of the above.
l Incentivizing states who comply with RPO and measures to dissuade non-compliance.
l Any other related measures to promote renewable energy and sustain long term growth in the sector.
l Pilot projects for solar/wind energy demonstration project (of about 10 MW) for utilizing in non-generating times
(lean).
l Suitable balancing mechanism/spinning reserve for the handling large quantity of RE (not possible presently under
the prevailing DSM).
l Revising RPO/RE mechanism to provide the necessary policy/incentive framework.
54) Exploration Policy - The mechanism/procedure to be followed for reverse auctioning/allotment of exploration
blocks under the New Mineral Exploration Policy will be finalized by the Ministry of Mines.
55) Star Rating - The system of Star Rating also to be adopted by the State Governments for minor minerals.
56) Curbing Illegal Mining through Mining Surveillance System (MSS) - The States are required to get the field
verification done of the trigger generated by the MSS within the specified time period of 7 days, though the district
level officers. The district wise nodal officers to whom the triggers should be sent may be registered with the MSS.
The State governments will support the Government of India initiative of development of Mining Surveillance
System (MSS) for major minerals. The State Governments to take up the project of Satellite Mapping and
Digitization for Minor Minerals by January, 2017.
57) Minor mineral rules - Transparent systems for grant of mineral concessions for minor minerals will be adopted by
the States, so that the directives issued by the Ministry, under 20A, should be in place by December, 2016.
58) Processing of saved Mining Lease Applications before 11th January, 2017 - The State Governments will
expedite the decisions on cases pending for action or decisions, on their part, in respect to the mining lease
applications which were saved by Section 10A (2) (c) of the MMDR Act, subject to fulfillment of the conditions of the
previous approval or of the letter of intent, with the time line up to 11th January, 2017.
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Action Taken Report on Resolutions Adopted at Conference of Power, New & Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers
th th of States/UTs held on 7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
Action Taken Report on Resolutions Adopted at Conference of Power, New & Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers
th th of States/UTs held on 7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
1.
2.
1States which have not yet joined Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) and desire to do so, will give in-principal approval by 30th November, 2016 and finalize MoU latest by 31st December, 2016.
Joined but only for operational parameters.
N.A. Joined
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Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Joined
4Goa
Joined
3.
Resolutions
4.
5.
All states under UDAY will upload operational parameters monthly and financial parameters quarterly on UDAY portal for better monitoring.
Data is being uploaded regularly.
- Data is being uploaded regularly.
Data is being uploaded regularly.
Regularly being uploaded
States will award the works relating to
electrification of un-electrified villages latest
by 30th November 2016 and remaining works
sanctioned under Deen Dayal Upadhay Gram
Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) not later than 31st
March 2017.
Work is under progress.
Already electrified.
Already electrified.
Already electrified.
Already electrified.
States will electrify all remaining un-electrified
villages by 31st December, 2016 except those
in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) areas and
remote hilly regions, for which efforts will be
made by the concerned States to electrify
such villages by 1st May, 2017.
Work in progress
Already electrified.
- Work in progress.
Already electrified
States reiterate to ensure access to electricity to 100 % households in 18452 villages by 15th August, 2017 by organizing camps in these villages with on-spot completion of necessary formalities and release of electricity connections on priority.
Noted Already electrified
- Noted Already electrified.
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Action Taken Report on Resolutions Adopted at Conference of Power, New & Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs
th thheld on 7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
6. States also reiterate the timelines as shown below, agreed in the previous conference held in June 2016 to provide electricity access to 100% households in all the villages in India
Target will be achieved by Dec., 2017.
100% electrified. - N.A. N.A.
S.No. State Target
1. West Bengal , Haryana, March 2017
Kerala, Goa, Himachal
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
and UTs
2. Maharashtra, Telangana March 2017 (Except
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1.
2.
1States which have not yet joined Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) and desire to do so, will give in-principal approval by 30th November, 2016 and finalize MoU latest by 31st December, 2016.
Joined but only for operational parameters.
N.A. Joined
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Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Joined
4Goa
Joined
3.
Resolutions
4.
5.
All states under UDAY will upload operational parameters monthly and financial parameters quarterly on UDAY portal for better monitoring.
Data is being uploaded regularly.
- Data is being uploaded regularly.
Data is being uploaded regularly.
Regularly being uploaded
States will award the works relating to
electrification of un-electrified villages latest
by 30th November 2016 and remaining works
sanctioned under Deen Dayal Upadhay Gram
Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) not later than 31st
March 2017.
Work is under progress.
Already electrified.
Already electrified.
Already electrified.
Already electrified.
States will electrify all remaining un-electrified
villages by 31st December, 2016 except those
in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) areas and
remote hilly regions, for which efforts will be
made by the concerned States to electrify
such villages by 1st May, 2017.
Work in progress
Already electrified.
- Work in progress.
Already electrified
States reiterate to ensure access to electricity to 100 % households in 18452 villages by 15th August, 2017 by organizing camps in these villages with on-spot completion of necessary formalities and release of electricity connections on priority.
Noted Already electrified
- Noted Already electrified.
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Action Taken Report on Resolutions Adopted at Conference of Power, New & Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs
th thheld on 7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, Gujarat
6. States also reiterate the timelines as shown below, agreed in the previous conference held in June 2016 to provide electricity access to 100% households in all the villages in India
Target will be achieved by Dec., 2017.
100% electrified. - N.A. N.A.
S.No. State Target
1. West Bengal , Haryana, March 2017
Kerala, Goa, Himachal
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
and UTs
2. Maharashtra, Telangana March 2017 (Except
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7.
8.
9.
10. States will facilitate installation of modems & implementation of Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme by December, 2016.
Action is under process.
Existing data shared with REC.
Action taken. 90% Completed.
Action under progress
11. States will submit proposals for IT enablement
of balance 2600 towns under Integrated
Power Development Scheme (IPDS) by 31st
December, 2016, to enable sanction by
Ministry of Power (MoP) by 31st January,
2017. Subsequently, States will appoint
implementing agencies progressively but not
later than 31stMarch 2017 so as to complete
projects no later than 30th September, 2017.
DPRs submitted to PFC.
Existing data shared with REC.
Work in progress.
N.A. Action under progress.
Resolutions
and Chhattisgarh LWE Areas) March 2018 (LWE
Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017
4. Sikkim March 2018
5. Assam, Odisha, March 2018 Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by March 2017 and all remaining households by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by March 2018 and balance by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand and December 2017 other remaining States
States will provide Feeder wise tagged
consumer information as per the Common
Data Format provided by REC Transmission
Power Company Ltd by 15th November
2016..
Action is under progress.
Information Submitted
Action taken. Completed Information available with PSPCL. Action will be taken on availability.
States will integrate existing Meter Data
Acquisition System (MDAS), DISCOM website
& Call centers with Urja Mitra App and agree
to provide customer information about
outages through SMS by December 2016.
Action is under progress.
N.A. Action taken. Implementation is under progress.
Under process
States will share Master data and Java Script Object Notation (JSON) formats of 11KV Rural Feeders for integration with National Power Portal (NPP)by October, 2016.
Action taken. Existing data shared with REC.
Action taken N.A. Action taken
1
Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3AndhraPradesh
4Goa
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Actions taken
12.
13.
States will ensure issuance of NIT and subsequent award for IPDS projects not later than 31st December, 2016 and claim next tranche of grant as per scheme guidelines by 1st January, 2017.
Action under process.
N.A. Action taken.
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Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Sanctioned amount being utilized.
4Goa
Action under progress.
14.
Resolutions
15.
16.
States (Rajasthan-81, J&K-21, Tamil Nadu-21, Puducherry-4, Goa-2, Arunachal-10, Nagaland-9, Mizoram-8, Meghalaya-4, Manipur-1, Bihar-1, Jharkhand-5) will ensure Go-Live of balance towns under R-APDRP Part-A (IT) by 31stMarch 2017.
Action completed.
N.A. - Achieved N.A.
States (especially UP, Rajasthan, TN,
Haryana) will ensure porting data from 11KV
feeders of Go-Live towns to Urban Distribution
Feeder Monitoring System (UDFMS) and
ensure pushing transaction data on regular
basis by 31st March 2017. States will use the
feeder monitoring data as a management tool
to ensure better power reliability and AT&C
loss reduction as per UDAY.
Noted Existing data shared with REC.
Being practiced. N.A. Action taken.
States will ensure sanitization of data
provided for 'URJA App' to ensure accurate
information about various “consumer-related”
and “DISCOM-related” parameters in public
domain.
Action is under progress.
Existing data shared with REC.
Being practiced. Noted Action under progress
All States to ensure provision of reporting power theft on '1912' and make it toll-free.
Implemented Nil Implemented. Action initiated. Implemented
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17. Incentives available to Small Hydro Projects 25 MW may be extended to the power project up to 100 MW. For others, a case to case approach may be considered.
- Nil Noted N.A. Action taken.
18. Entire Hydro Power may be deemed as Renewable Energy.
- Nil Noted N.A. Action taken.
19. Extending low cost credit to Hydro Power Project and access to NCEF will be explored.
- Nil Noted N.A. N.A.
20. Hydro Power may be included under RPO, as a separate component.
- Nil Noted N.A. Agreed
21. States resolve to adopt the guidelines issued by MoP via OM No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15th October, 2015 to have a uniform methodology for payment of compensation for “Right of Way” of transmission lines.
Under consideration.
N.A. Adopted. Noted Under consideration.
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7.
8.
9.
10. States will facilitate installation of modems & implementation of Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme by December, 2016.
Action is under process.
Existing data shared with REC.
Action taken. 90% Completed.
Action under progress
11. States will submit proposals for IT enablement
of balance 2600 towns under Integrated
Power Development Scheme (IPDS) by 31st
December, 2016, to enable sanction by
Ministry of Power (MoP) by 31st January,
2017. Subsequently, States will appoint
implementing agencies progressively but not
later than 31stMarch 2017 so as to complete
projects no later than 30th September, 2017.
DPRs submitted to PFC.
Existing data shared with REC.
Work in progress.
N.A. Action under progress.
Resolutions
and Chhattisgarh LWE Areas) March 2018 (LWE
Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017
4. Sikkim March 2018
5. Assam, Odisha, March 2018 Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by March 2017 and all remaining households by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by March 2018 and balance by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand and December 2017 other remaining States
States will provide Feeder wise tagged
consumer information as per the Common
Data Format provided by REC Transmission
Power Company Ltd by 15th November
2016..
Action is under progress.
Information Submitted
Action taken. Completed Information available with PSPCL. Action will be taken on availability.
States will integrate existing Meter Data
Acquisition System (MDAS), DISCOM website
& Call centers with Urja Mitra App and agree
to provide customer information about
outages through SMS by December 2016.
Action is under progress.
N.A. Action taken. Implementation is under progress.
Under process
States will share Master data and Java Script Object Notation (JSON) formats of 11KV Rural Feeders for integration with National Power Portal (NPP)by October, 2016.
Action taken. Existing data shared with REC.
Action taken N.A. Action taken
1
Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3AndhraPradesh
4Goa
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Actions taken
12.
13.
States will ensure issuance of NIT and subsequent award for IPDS projects not later than 31st December, 2016 and claim next tranche of grant as per scheme guidelines by 1st January, 2017.
Action under process.
N.A. Action taken.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Sanctioned amount being utilized.
4Goa
Action under progress.
14.
Resolutions
15.
16.
States (Rajasthan-81, J&K-21, Tamil Nadu-21, Puducherry-4, Goa-2, Arunachal-10, Nagaland-9, Mizoram-8, Meghalaya-4, Manipur-1, Bihar-1, Jharkhand-5) will ensure Go-Live of balance towns under R-APDRP Part-A (IT) by 31stMarch 2017.
Action completed.
N.A. - Achieved N.A.
States (especially UP, Rajasthan, TN,
Haryana) will ensure porting data from 11KV
feeders of Go-Live towns to Urban Distribution
Feeder Monitoring System (UDFMS) and
ensure pushing transaction data on regular
basis by 31st March 2017. States will use the
feeder monitoring data as a management tool
to ensure better power reliability and AT&C
loss reduction as per UDAY.
Noted Existing data shared with REC.
Being practiced. N.A. Action taken.
States will ensure sanitization of data
provided for 'URJA App' to ensure accurate
information about various “consumer-related”
and “DISCOM-related” parameters in public
domain.
Action is under progress.
Existing data shared with REC.
Being practiced. Noted Action under progress
All States to ensure provision of reporting power theft on '1912' and make it toll-free.
Implemented Nil Implemented. Action initiated. Implemented
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17. Incentives available to Small Hydro Projects 25 MW may be extended to the power project up to 100 MW. For others, a case to case approach may be considered.
- Nil Noted N.A. Action taken.
18. Entire Hydro Power may be deemed as Renewable Energy.
- Nil Noted N.A. Action taken.
19. Extending low cost credit to Hydro Power Project and access to NCEF will be explored.
- Nil Noted N.A. N.A.
20. Hydro Power may be included under RPO, as a separate component.
- Nil Noted N.A. Agreed
21. States resolve to adopt the guidelines issued by MoP via OM No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15th October, 2015 to have a uniform methodology for payment of compensation for “Right of Way” of transmission lines.
Under consideration.
N.A. Adopted. Noted Under consideration.
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22.
23.
A Committee having Members from Ministry of Power, Railways, CEA and POSOCO will be constituted to frame guidelines for permitting crossing of railways lines by transmission lines so that process of approval for such crossing could be expedited.
- N.A. Noted.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Noted
4Goa
No action taken yet.
24.
Resolutions
25.
26.
States shall use the option of lending URS (Un-requisitioned surplus) power to reduce the cost of power. If required, necessary changes in regulation / grid code may be made to provide for a deemed approval by procurers up to, say 50%,in case where producers do not give current on time.
- N.A. Noted. Noted Relates to PSERC.
A committee will be constituted on "Merit
Order Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of
Chairman, CEA with ToR given in Annexure.
- N.A. Noted Noted N.A.
State shall use the provision of flexibility in
coal utilization to further reduce the cost of
power. MoC shall facilitate in getting the
supplementary agreement signed at the
earliest with NTPC and States.
Action initiated. N.A. Being implemented.
N.A. Under progress.
States to study the draft National Electricity Plan prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and circulated to the States and send their comments by end of November 2016.
Comments will be furnished.
N.A. Under study. No comments Comments sent.
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27. States to send their comments on the proposed amendment in the Rules put on website by MoP (of Captive Power generation provisions). States will send changes required in regulatory framework, if any, to be taken up with the FOR (Forum of Regulators) within two weeks.
Noted. N.A. Under study. No comments. Comments submitted.
28. States shall mandate ECBC by December 2017 with the objective that new commercial buildings will be ECBC compliant.
-Action taken. N.A. Done Noted Not related to PSPCL.
29. States will establish ECBC Cells by December 2017 in State Urban Development Departments / PWDs to support and implement energy efficient building construction.
Action under progress.
N.A. The ECBC Cell is being formed.
Noted Not related to PSPCL.
30. States will implement state-wide regulatory mechanism by December, 2017 for mandating the use of BEE Star Labelled pump sets, as far as possible, for new agriculture pump connection, including solar pump sets.
Action taken. NA Done Noted Action taken.
31.
32.
States will endeavour to implement the Agriculture Demand Side Management projects through Savings based model or Annuity based model as suitable for their States.
Action initiated. N.A. Being implemented.
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Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Action will be taken in due course
4Goa
Action under process.
33.
Resolutions
34.
35.
State GENCOs shall clear the outstanding over dues in monthly installments latest by 30th June, 2017 (with interest/surcharge). In case of any disputed dues, the same may be settled with mutual reconciliation or alternatively the issues may be taken up in ADRM for speedy resolution.
Work in process. N.A. Work in process.
N.A. Action under process
In view of sufficient indigenous coal
availability unless technically required or
commercial commitments to be fulfilled,
States shall endeavour that no coal based
power plant shall import coal.
Action taken. N.A. No need. N.A. No proposal to import Coal.
Potentially rich areas for installation of
Renewable Energy Projects will be identified
and advance planning for evacuation and
transmission of Renewable Power in an
effective and coordinated manner will be
carried out. Necessary regulations to do
advance planning and creation of
infrastructure will be drawn up for consultation
by 31st January, 2017.
Action in process.
N.A. Done Shall be taken on demand.
Issue relates to PEDA.
Around 19,300 MW of solar capacity has been tendered. States will facilitate setting up of these power plants and sign PPAs/PSAs as may be required, addressing issues of unilateral termination, “must run” status and payment security mechanisms.
Action under progress.
N.A. Under process. Will encourage solar developers.
Action taken.
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36. Fresh tendering of solar projects including PPAs, up to 20,000 MW will be done by 30th June, 2017.
Action under progress.
N.A. Tendering for 4000 MW has been done
Action will be taken.
Relates to PEDA.
37. States will ensure speedy implementation of renewable projects, by addressing issues of Land acquisition, PPAs and Grid Integration.
Action under progress.
N.A. Being done. Noted Action under process.
38. Renewable Energy projects are “must-run” projects and, therefore, they are not to be backed down. In case of backing down charges will have to be paid. Necessary regulations in this regard will be formulated.
Noted N.A. Done Noted Implemented.
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22.
23.
A Committee having Members from Ministry of Power, Railways, CEA and POSOCO will be constituted to frame guidelines for permitting crossing of railways lines by transmission lines so that process of approval for such crossing could be expedited.
- N.A. Noted.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Noted
4Goa
No action taken yet.
24.
Resolutions
25.
26.
States shall use the option of lending URS (Un-requisitioned surplus) power to reduce the cost of power. If required, necessary changes in regulation / grid code may be made to provide for a deemed approval by procurers up to, say 50%,in case where producers do not give current on time.
- N.A. Noted. Noted Relates to PSERC.
A committee will be constituted on "Merit
Order Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of
Chairman, CEA with ToR given in Annexure.
- N.A. Noted Noted N.A.
State shall use the provision of flexibility in
coal utilization to further reduce the cost of
power. MoC shall facilitate in getting the
supplementary agreement signed at the
earliest with NTPC and States.
Action initiated. N.A. Being implemented.
N.A. Under progress.
States to study the draft National Electricity Plan prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and circulated to the States and send their comments by end of November 2016.
Comments will be furnished.
N.A. Under study. No comments Comments sent.
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27. States to send their comments on the proposed amendment in the Rules put on website by MoP (of Captive Power generation provisions). States will send changes required in regulatory framework, if any, to be taken up with the FOR (Forum of Regulators) within two weeks.
Noted. N.A. Under study. No comments. Comments submitted.
28. States shall mandate ECBC by December 2017 with the objective that new commercial buildings will be ECBC compliant.
-Action taken. N.A. Done Noted Not related to PSPCL.
29. States will establish ECBC Cells by December 2017 in State Urban Development Departments / PWDs to support and implement energy efficient building construction.
Action under progress.
N.A. The ECBC Cell is being formed.
Noted Not related to PSPCL.
30. States will implement state-wide regulatory mechanism by December, 2017 for mandating the use of BEE Star Labelled pump sets, as far as possible, for new agriculture pump connection, including solar pump sets.
Action taken. NA Done Noted Action taken.
31.
32.
States will endeavour to implement the Agriculture Demand Side Management projects through Savings based model or Annuity based model as suitable for their States.
Action initiated. N.A. Being implemented.
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Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Action will be taken in due course
4Goa
Action under process.
33.
Resolutions
34.
35.
State GENCOs shall clear the outstanding over dues in monthly installments latest by 30th June, 2017 (with interest/surcharge). In case of any disputed dues, the same may be settled with mutual reconciliation or alternatively the issues may be taken up in ADRM for speedy resolution.
Work in process. N.A. Work in process.
N.A. Action under process
In view of sufficient indigenous coal
availability unless technically required or
commercial commitments to be fulfilled,
States shall endeavour that no coal based
power plant shall import coal.
Action taken. N.A. No need. N.A. No proposal to import Coal.
Potentially rich areas for installation of
Renewable Energy Projects will be identified
and advance planning for evacuation and
transmission of Renewable Power in an
effective and coordinated manner will be
carried out. Necessary regulations to do
advance planning and creation of
infrastructure will be drawn up for consultation
by 31st January, 2017.
Action in process.
N.A. Done Shall be taken on demand.
Issue relates to PEDA.
Around 19,300 MW of solar capacity has been tendered. States will facilitate setting up of these power plants and sign PPAs/PSAs as may be required, addressing issues of unilateral termination, “must run” status and payment security mechanisms.
Action under progress.
N.A. Under process. Will encourage solar developers.
Action taken.
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36. Fresh tendering of solar projects including PPAs, up to 20,000 MW will be done by 30th June, 2017.
Action under progress.
N.A. Tendering for 4000 MW has been done
Action will be taken.
Relates to PEDA.
37. States will ensure speedy implementation of renewable projects, by addressing issues of Land acquisition, PPAs and Grid Integration.
Action under progress.
N.A. Being done. Noted Action under process.
38. Renewable Energy projects are “must-run” projects and, therefore, they are not to be backed down. In case of backing down charges will have to be paid. Necessary regulations in this regard will be formulated.
Noted N.A. Done Noted Implemented.
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39.
40.
For promotion of Solar Rooftop Projects, SERCs of Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana, the North-eastern States, except Assam and Tripura shall notify regulations to allow net metering / feed-in-tariff by 31st March, 2017. Further, DISCOMs will streamline their processes and develop online mechanisms by 30th June, 2017 to provide grid connection.
Action in process
NA -
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Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Noted.
4Goa
Regulations stands issued.
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Kisan Urja Sashaktikaran Mission (KUSUM),
the proposed Mission, would enable optimal
use of wastelands and encourage
hybridization and enable earning of additional
income for farmers. Concerned DISCOMs
shall be responsible for providing connectivity
of the farmer's solar PV power project to the
nearest grid sub-station.
- NA Action will be taken.
Action will be taken based on feasibility.
Action under process.
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41. States will adhere to time schedules for
achieving Project commissioning of over
25,000 MW of renewable energy projects
during the Financial Year. If need be, SPDs
who complete & commission the projects
ahead of scheduled date will not be penalized.
Action under progress
NA Being followed. Noted. Relates to PEDA.
42. The States shall discourage squatting on
wind-potential sites by ensuring strict
adherence to the time line fixed for installation
of projects.
Action under progress.
Nil Discouraged. N.A. Relates to PEDA
43. The States shall take stock of wind power
projects already commissioned and yet to be
commissioned. The issue of signing PPAs will
be resolved in a time bound manner.
Action taken. Nil Regularly reviewed and action being taken.
N.A. Relates to PEDA.
44. The States shall evolve a mechanism for
timely payment to solar and wind power
generators and will ensure that in no case the
delay is more than 2 months (paid with
interest). Further, transparent norms will be
followed for payment to all parties equitably,
with no discrimination between solar and wind
generators.
Noted. NA Implemented. Noted Implemented.
45. For smooth implementation of AJAY scheme
for street lights' electrification, eligible States
and DISCOMs shall provide full assistance to
- Action in progress.
Being provided. Will be supported.
N.A.
46.
47.
In off-grid schemes, the States shall follow transparent process for ensuring competitive pricing in all segments of renewable energy. Such projects can be used for energizing the un-electrified households.
Noted N.A. Transparent process is being followed.
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Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Noted
4Goa
Relates to PEDA/GoP.
48.
Resolutions
49.
50.
The State shall start forecasting and scheduling of wind power either by utilizing the services of NIWE or any other agency. Metering and communication infrastructure shall be installed at all pooling stations for real time generation of data. The States shall finalize and notify the mechanism for scheduling and forecasting for intra-state transmission of solar and wind power.
Action in progress.
N.A. Action will be taken.
N.A. Relates to GoP/PEDA.
Intra-state transmission & wheeling charges
will be levied on kWh basis to facilitate both
intra and inter-state sale of renewable power
in the States.
Noted N.A. Under process. Noted. Relates to PSERC.
Issues relating to (a) Unilateral termination
(b) “Must-run” and (c) Payment security will
be addressed urgently so that tariff of
renewable energy comes down further.
- N.A. Action taken. Noted Action taken
The States shall initiate capacity building of DISCOMs/SERC/SNA officers and entrepreneurs in renewable energy. Further, each State may nominate maximum number of official for training programme being conducted by MNRE.
Noted - Action initiated. Noted Implemented.
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EESL for installation by 31st March, 2017.
Similarly for providing solar lamps to students,
the States shall provide support to IIT-Bombay
and SECI.
51. States shall make rooftop solar installation mandatory in all new buildings / constructions. Further, the process of approval for rooftop solar subsidy and approval of building plan approved by Municipal Corporation shall be integrated
Noted - Noted Noted Relates to GoP/PEDA
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39.
40.
For promotion of Solar Rooftop Projects, SERCs of Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana, the North-eastern States, except Assam and Tripura shall notify regulations to allow net metering / feed-in-tariff by 31st March, 2017. Further, DISCOMs will streamline their processes and develop online mechanisms by 30th June, 2017 to provide grid connection.
Action in process
NA -
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Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Noted.
4Goa
Regulations stands issued.
Resolutions
Kisan Urja Sashaktikaran Mission (KUSUM),
the proposed Mission, would enable optimal
use of wastelands and encourage
hybridization and enable earning of additional
income for farmers. Concerned DISCOMs
shall be responsible for providing connectivity
of the farmer's solar PV power project to the
nearest grid sub-station.
- NA Action will be taken.
Action will be taken based on feasibility.
Action under process.
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41. States will adhere to time schedules for
achieving Project commissioning of over
25,000 MW of renewable energy projects
during the Financial Year. If need be, SPDs
who complete & commission the projects
ahead of scheduled date will not be penalized.
Action under progress
NA Being followed. Noted. Relates to PEDA.
42. The States shall discourage squatting on
wind-potential sites by ensuring strict
adherence to the time line fixed for installation
of projects.
Action under progress.
Nil Discouraged. N.A. Relates to PEDA
43. The States shall take stock of wind power
projects already commissioned and yet to be
commissioned. The issue of signing PPAs will
be resolved in a time bound manner.
Action taken. Nil Regularly reviewed and action being taken.
N.A. Relates to PEDA.
44. The States shall evolve a mechanism for
timely payment to solar and wind power
generators and will ensure that in no case the
delay is more than 2 months (paid with
interest). Further, transparent norms will be
followed for payment to all parties equitably,
with no discrimination between solar and wind
generators.
Noted. NA Implemented. Noted Implemented.
45. For smooth implementation of AJAY scheme
for street lights' electrification, eligible States
and DISCOMs shall provide full assistance to
- Action in progress.
Being provided. Will be supported.
N.A.
46.
47.
In off-grid schemes, the States shall follow transparent process for ensuring competitive pricing in all segments of renewable energy. Such projects can be used for energizing the un-electrified households.
Noted N.A. Transparent process is being followed.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
1Karnataka
2Lakshadweep
3Andhra Pradesh
Noted
4Goa
Relates to PEDA/GoP.
48.
Resolutions
49.
50.
The State shall start forecasting and scheduling of wind power either by utilizing the services of NIWE or any other agency. Metering and communication infrastructure shall be installed at all pooling stations for real time generation of data. The States shall finalize and notify the mechanism for scheduling and forecasting for intra-state transmission of solar and wind power.
Action in progress.
N.A. Action will be taken.
N.A. Relates to GoP/PEDA.
Intra-state transmission & wheeling charges
will be levied on kWh basis to facilitate both
intra and inter-state sale of renewable power
in the States.
Noted N.A. Under process. Noted. Relates to PSERC.
Issues relating to (a) Unilateral termination
(b) “Must-run” and (c) Payment security will
be addressed urgently so that tariff of
renewable energy comes down further.
- N.A. Action taken. Noted Action taken
The States shall initiate capacity building of DISCOMs/SERC/SNA officers and entrepreneurs in renewable energy. Further, each State may nominate maximum number of official for training programme being conducted by MNRE.
Noted - Action initiated. Noted Implemented.
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EESL for installation by 31st March, 2017.
Similarly for providing solar lamps to students,
the States shall provide support to IIT-Bombay
and SECI.
51. States shall make rooftop solar installation mandatory in all new buildings / constructions. Further, the process of approval for rooftop solar subsidy and approval of building plan approved by Municipal Corporation shall be integrated
Noted - Noted Noted Relates to GoP/PEDA
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1.
2.
2States which have not yet joined Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) and desire to do so, will give in-principal approval by 30th November, 2016 and finalize MoU latest by 31st December, 2016.
Finalization under process
Joined Joined
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Actions taken
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
Joined
9Tamil Nadu
MoU signed
3.
Resolutions
4.
5.
All states under UDAY will upload operational parameters monthly and financial parameters quarterly on UDAY portal for better monitoring.
MoU is under execution.
Action under process
Regularly being uploaded
Action under process
Noted
States will award the works relating to
electrification of un-electrified villages latest
by 30th November 2016 and remaining works
sanctioned under Deen Dayal Upadhay Gram
Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) not later than 31st
March 2017.
Will be completed
Already electrified.
Already electrified.
All villages electrified
Action under progress
States will electrify all remaining un-electrified
villages by 31st December, 2016 except those
in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) areas and
remote hilly regions, for which efforts will be
made by the concerned States to electrify
such villages by 1st May, 2017.
Action under process.
Already electrified
N.A. All villages electrified
Noted
States reiterate to ensure access to electricity to 100 % households in 18452 villages by 15th August, 2017 by organizing camps in these villages with on-spot completion of necessary formalities and release of electricity connections on priority.
Action under process.
Under process. N.A. Access to electricity available
Noted
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6. States also reiterate the timelines as shown below, agreed in the previous conference held in June 2016 to provide electricity access to 100% households in all the villages in India
Will be completed on time
96.21% households have already electrified.
Available to 100% Households.
Action is under process
Noted
S.No. State Target
1. West Bengal , Haryana, March 2017
Kerala, Goa, Himachal
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
and UTs
2. Maharashtra, Telangana March 2017 (Except
and Chhattisgarh LWE Areas) March 2018 (LWE Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017
4. Sikkim March 2018
5. Assam, Odisha, March 2018 Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
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7.
8.
9.
10. States will facilitate installation of modems & implementation of Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme by December, 2016.
Action taken. Action under process.
Under process. Noted Will be implemented
11. States will submit proposals for IT enablement
of balance 2600 towns under Integrated
Power Development Scheme (IPDS) by 31st
December, 2016, to enable sanction by
Ministry of Power (MoP) by 31st January,
2017. Subsequently, States will appoint
implementing agencies progressively but not
later than 31stMarch 2017 so as to complete
projects no later than 30th September, 2017.
Actin under process.
Under process. Under process. Proposal Submitted
Work under progress
Resolutions
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by March 2017 and all remaining households by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by March 2018 and balance by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand and December 2017 other remaining States
States will provide Feeder wise tagged
consumer information as per the Common
Data Format provided by REC Transmission
Power Company Ltd by 15th November
2016..
Under process. Complied Under process. Work under progress
Yet to be registered
States will integrate existing Meter Data
Acquisition System (MDAS), DISCOM website
& Call centers with Urja Mitra App and agree
to provide customer information about
outages through SMS by December 2016.
Under process. Under process. Activated Under progress
Yet to be registered
States will share Master data and Java Script Object Notation (JSON) formats of 11KV Rural Feeders for integration with National Power Portal (NPP)by October, 2016.
Under process. Under process. Under process Data being uploaded
Not yet integrated
Actions taken
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
10Meghalaya
12. States will ensure issuance of NIT and
subsequent award for IPDS projects not
later than 31st December, 2016 and claim
next tranche of grant as per scheme
guidelines by 1st January, 2017.
Action under process.
Work under process.
Action under process
Work under progress
Work under progress
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1.
2.
2States which have not yet joined Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) and desire to do so, will give in-principal approval by 30th November, 2016 and finalize MoU latest by 31st December, 2016.
Finalization under process
Joined Joined
Sl.No.
Actions taken
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
Joined
9Tamil Nadu
MoU signed
3.
Resolutions
4.
5.
All states under UDAY will upload operational parameters monthly and financial parameters quarterly on UDAY portal for better monitoring.
MoU is under execution.
Action under process
Regularly being uploaded
Action under process
Noted
States will award the works relating to
electrification of un-electrified villages latest
by 30th November 2016 and remaining works
sanctioned under Deen Dayal Upadhay Gram
Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) not later than 31st
March 2017.
Will be completed
Already electrified.
Already electrified.
All villages electrified
Action under progress
States will electrify all remaining un-electrified
villages by 31st December, 2016 except those
in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) areas and
remote hilly regions, for which efforts will be
made by the concerned States to electrify
such villages by 1st May, 2017.
Action under process.
Already electrified
N.A. All villages electrified
Noted
States reiterate to ensure access to electricity to 100 % households in 18452 villages by 15th August, 2017 by organizing camps in these villages with on-spot completion of necessary formalities and release of electricity connections on priority.
Action under process.
Under process. N.A. Access to electricity available
Noted
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6. States also reiterate the timelines as shown below, agreed in the previous conference held in June 2016 to provide electricity access to 100% households in all the villages in India
Will be completed on time
96.21% households have already electrified.
Available to 100% Households.
Action is under process
Noted
S.No. State Target
1. West Bengal , Haryana, March 2017
Kerala, Goa, Himachal
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
and UTs
2. Maharashtra, Telangana March 2017 (Except
and Chhattisgarh LWE Areas) March 2018 (LWE Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017
4. Sikkim March 2018
5. Assam, Odisha, March 2018 Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
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7.
8.
9.
10. States will facilitate installation of modems & implementation of Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme by December, 2016.
Action taken. Action under process.
Under process. Noted Will be implemented
11. States will submit proposals for IT enablement
of balance 2600 towns under Integrated
Power Development Scheme (IPDS) by 31st
December, 2016, to enable sanction by
Ministry of Power (MoP) by 31st January,
2017. Subsequently, States will appoint
implementing agencies progressively but not
later than 31stMarch 2017 so as to complete
projects no later than 30th September, 2017.
Actin under process.
Under process. Under process. Proposal Submitted
Work under progress
Resolutions
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by March 2017 and all remaining households by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by March 2018 and balance by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand and December 2017 other remaining States
States will provide Feeder wise tagged
consumer information as per the Common
Data Format provided by REC Transmission
Power Company Ltd by 15th November
2016..
Under process. Complied Under process. Work under progress
Yet to be registered
States will integrate existing Meter Data
Acquisition System (MDAS), DISCOM website
& Call centers with Urja Mitra App and agree
to provide customer information about
outages through SMS by December 2016.
Under process. Under process. Activated Under progress
Yet to be registered
States will share Master data and Java Script Object Notation (JSON) formats of 11KV Rural Feeders for integration with National Power Portal (NPP)by October, 2016.
Under process. Under process. Under process Data being uploaded
Not yet integrated
Actions taken
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
10Meghalaya
12. States will ensure issuance of NIT and
subsequent award for IPDS projects not
later than 31st December, 2016 and claim
next tranche of grant as per scheme
guidelines by 1st January, 2017.
Action under process.
Work under process.
Action under process
Work under progress
Work under progress
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13.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
14.
Resolutions
15.
16.
States (Rajasthan-81, J&K-21, Tamil Nadu-21, Puducherry-4, Goa-2, Arunachal-10, Nagaland-9, Mizoram-8, Meghalaya-4, Manipur-1, Bihar-1, Jharkhand-5) will ensure Go-Live of balance towns under R-APDRP Part-A (IT) by 31stMarch 2017.
N.A. N.A. N.A. 110 Towns declared 'go line'
Achieved
States (especially UP, Rajasthan, TN,
Haryana) will ensure porting data from 11KV
feeders of Go-Live towns to Urban Distribution
Feeder Monitoring System (UDFMS) and
ensure pushing transaction data on regular
basis by 31st March 2017. States will use the
feeder monitoring data as a management tool
to ensure better power reliability and AT&C
loss reduction as per UDAY.
Noted. Shall be complied.
Under process. Noted Work in progress
States will ensure sanitization of data
provided for 'URJA App' to ensure accurate
information about various “consumer-related”
and “DISCOM-related” parameters in public
domain.
Noted. Noted Under process. Noted Work in progress
All States to ensure provision of reporting power theft on '1912' and make it toll-free.
Noted. 1912 is working. Activated Implemented Not yet operational
17. Incentives available to Small Hydro Projects 25 MW may be extended to the power project up to 100 MW. For others, a case to case approach may be considered.
Action initiated. N.A. - - Proposed for 30% cost be borne by MNRE
18. Entire Hydro Power may be deemed as Renewable Energy.
Action initiated. No action taken. - - Agreed
19. Extending low cost credit to Hydro Power Project and access to NCEF will be explored.
Action initiated. May be explored.
- - Agreed
20. Hydro Power may be included under RPO, as a separate component.
Action initiated. May be explored.
- - Agreed
21. States resolve to adopt the guidelines issued by MoP via OM No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15th October, 2015 to have a uniform methodology for payment of compensation for “Right of Way” of transmission lines.
Action under process
Adopted. Under process Being considered
Followed their own policy
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
10Meghalaya
22.
23.
A Committee having Members from Ministry of Power, Railways, CEA and POSOCO will be constituted to frame guidelines for permitting crossing of railways lines by transmission lines so that process of approval for such crossing could be expedited.
Noted N.A. N.A. Noted N.A.
24.
25.
26.
States shall use the option of lending URS (Un-requisitioned surplus) power to reduce the cost of power. If required, necessary changes in regulation / grid code may be made to provide for a deemed approval by procurers up to, say 50%,in case where producers do not give current on time.
Action under process
Agreed. Agreed. Option is being utilized
Noted
A committee will be constituted on "Merit
Order Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of
Chairman, CEA with ToR given in Annexure.
Agreed N.A. N.A. Action being taken
N.A.
State shall use the provision of flexibility in
coal utilization to further reduce the cost of
power. MoC shall facilitate in getting the
supplementary agreement signed at the
earliest with NTPC and States.
N.A. N.A. Under process Action initiated N.A.
States to study the draft National Electricity Plan prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and circulated to the States and send their comments by end of November 2016.
No comments Complied Under consideration
Action is under way.
Being examined
27. States to send their comments on the proposed amendment in the Rules put on website by MoP (of Captive Power generation provisions). States will send changes required in regulatory framework, if any, to be taken up with the FOR (Forum of Regulators) within two weeks.
No comments. Under consideration.
- Comments furnished.
No comments
28. States shall mandate ECBC by December 2017 with the objective that new commercial buildings will be ECBC compliant.
Action initiated. Noted. Relates to HAREDA.
Action Initiated Matter is being taken up
29. States will establish ECBC Cells by December 2017 in State Urban Development Departments / PWDs to support and implement energy efficient building construction.
Action under process.
Noted Relates to HAREDA
Action Initiated Noted
30. States will implement state-wide regulatory mechanism by December, 2017 for mandating the use of BEE Star Labelled pump sets, as far as possible, for new agriculture pump connection, including solar pump sets.
N.A. Noted Complied. Instructions issued
Action initiated
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Resolutions Actions taken
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7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
10Meghalaya
13.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
14.
Resolutions
15.
16.
States (Rajasthan-81, J&K-21, Tamil Nadu-21, Puducherry-4, Goa-2, Arunachal-10, Nagaland-9, Mizoram-8, Meghalaya-4, Manipur-1, Bihar-1, Jharkhand-5) will ensure Go-Live of balance towns under R-APDRP Part-A (IT) by 31stMarch 2017.
N.A. N.A. N.A. 110 Towns declared 'go line'
Achieved
States (especially UP, Rajasthan, TN,
Haryana) will ensure porting data from 11KV
feeders of Go-Live towns to Urban Distribution
Feeder Monitoring System (UDFMS) and
ensure pushing transaction data on regular
basis by 31st March 2017. States will use the
feeder monitoring data as a management tool
to ensure better power reliability and AT&C
loss reduction as per UDAY.
Noted. Shall be complied.
Under process. Noted Work in progress
States will ensure sanitization of data
provided for 'URJA App' to ensure accurate
information about various “consumer-related”
and “DISCOM-related” parameters in public
domain.
Noted. Noted Under process. Noted Work in progress
All States to ensure provision of reporting power theft on '1912' and make it toll-free.
Noted. 1912 is working. Activated Implemented Not yet operational
17. Incentives available to Small Hydro Projects 25 MW may be extended to the power project up to 100 MW. For others, a case to case approach may be considered.
Action initiated. N.A. - - Proposed for 30% cost be borne by MNRE
18. Entire Hydro Power may be deemed as Renewable Energy.
Action initiated. No action taken. - - Agreed
19. Extending low cost credit to Hydro Power Project and access to NCEF will be explored.
Action initiated. May be explored.
- - Agreed
20. Hydro Power may be included under RPO, as a separate component.
Action initiated. May be explored.
- - Agreed
21. States resolve to adopt the guidelines issued by MoP via OM No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15th October, 2015 to have a uniform methodology for payment of compensation for “Right of Way” of transmission lines.
Action under process
Adopted. Under process Being considered
Followed their own policy
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
10Meghalaya
22.
23.
A Committee having Members from Ministry of Power, Railways, CEA and POSOCO will be constituted to frame guidelines for permitting crossing of railways lines by transmission lines so that process of approval for such crossing could be expedited.
Noted N.A. N.A. Noted N.A.
24.
25.
26.
States shall use the option of lending URS (Un-requisitioned surplus) power to reduce the cost of power. If required, necessary changes in regulation / grid code may be made to provide for a deemed approval by procurers up to, say 50%,in case where producers do not give current on time.
Action under process
Agreed. Agreed. Option is being utilized
Noted
A committee will be constituted on "Merit
Order Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of
Chairman, CEA with ToR given in Annexure.
Agreed N.A. N.A. Action being taken
N.A.
State shall use the provision of flexibility in
coal utilization to further reduce the cost of
power. MoC shall facilitate in getting the
supplementary agreement signed at the
earliest with NTPC and States.
N.A. N.A. Under process Action initiated N.A.
States to study the draft National Electricity Plan prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and circulated to the States and send their comments by end of November 2016.
No comments Complied Under consideration
Action is under way.
Being examined
27. States to send their comments on the proposed amendment in the Rules put on website by MoP (of Captive Power generation provisions). States will send changes required in regulatory framework, if any, to be taken up with the FOR (Forum of Regulators) within two weeks.
No comments. Under consideration.
- Comments furnished.
No comments
28. States shall mandate ECBC by December 2017 with the objective that new commercial buildings will be ECBC compliant.
Action initiated. Noted. Relates to HAREDA.
Action Initiated Matter is being taken up
29. States will establish ECBC Cells by December 2017 in State Urban Development Departments / PWDs to support and implement energy efficient building construction.
Action under process.
Noted Relates to HAREDA
Action Initiated Noted
30. States will implement state-wide regulatory mechanism by December, 2017 for mandating the use of BEE Star Labelled pump sets, as far as possible, for new agriculture pump connection, including solar pump sets.
N.A. Noted Complied. Instructions issued
Action initiated
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7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
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31.
32.
States will endeavour to implement the Agriculture Demand Side Management projects through Savings based model or Annuity based model as suitable for their States.
N.A. Noted Under consideration
Sl.No.
Actions taken
Due to poor response scheme can not be continued
Guidelines from BEE yet to be received.
33.
Resolutions
34.
35.
State GENCOs shall clear the outstanding over dues in monthly installments latest by 30th June, 2017 (with interest/surcharge). In case of any disputed dues, the same may be settled with mutual reconciliation or alternatively the issues may be taken up in ADRM for speedy resolution.
N.A. N.A. Under process. Payments are being made expeditiously
Does not arise
In view of sufficient indigenous coal
availability unless technically required or
commercial commitments to be fulfilled,
States shall endeavour that no coal based
power plant shall import coal.
N.A. N.A. No purchase order placed for coal import since 2013-14.
Action tAken Does not arise
Potentially rich areas for installation of
Renewable Energy Projects will be identified
and advance planning for evacuation and
transmission of Renewable Power in an
effective and coordinated manner will be
carried out. Necessary regulations to do
advance planning and creation of
infrastructure will be drawn up for consultation
by 31st January, 2017.
Sales policy is being formulated.
Action under process.
Under process. Work is under progress
Noted
Around 19,300 MW of solar capacity has been tendered. States will facilitate setting up of these power plants and sign PPAs/PSAs as may be required, addressing issues of unilateral termination, “must run” status and payment security mechanisms.
Noted Work under process.
Noted Action is under progress
Noted
36. Fresh tendering of solar projects including PPAs, up to 20,000 MW will be done by 30th June, 2017.
Noted N.A. Action under process.
Tender is under progress
Action initiated
37. States will ensure speedy implementation of renewable projects, by addressing issues of Land acquisition, PPAs and Grid Integration.
Noted Noted Noted Under process Noted
38. Renewable Energy projects are “must-run” projects and, therefore, they are not to be backed down. In case of backing down charges will have to be paid. Necessary regulations in this regard will be formulated.
Noted Noted Will be taken care of.
Noted Noted
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
10Meghalaya
39.
40.
For promotion of Solar Rooftop Projects,
SERCs of Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana,
the North-eastern States, except Assam
and Tripura shall notify regulations to allow
net metering / feed-in-tariff by 31st March,
2017. Further, DISCOMs will streamline
their processes and develop online
mechanisms by 30th June, 2017 to provide
grid connection.
Notified Noted. N.A.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
Noted Regulations notified
Resolutions
Kisan Urja Sashaktikaran Mission (KUSUM),
the proposed Mission, would enable optimal
use of wastelands and encourage
hybridization and enable earning of additional
income for farmers. Concerned DISCOMs
shall be responsible for providing connectivity
of the farmer's solar PV power project to the
nearest grid sub-station.
Noted Noted Haryana Discoms will provide grid connectivity to solar power developers as per HERC.
Tangedw will provide power evacuation
Noted
41. States will adhere to time schedules for
achieving Project commissioning of over
25,000 MW of renewable energy projects
during the Financial Year. If need be, SPDs
who complete & commission the projects
ahead of scheduled date will not be penalized.
Noted Noted. Action taken accordingly.
- Noted
42. The States shall discourage squatting on
wind-potential sites by ensuring strict
adherence to the time line fixed for installation
of projects.
Noted Noted Agreed. Being followed Noted
43. The States shall take stock of wind power
projects already commissioned and yet to be
commissioned. The issue of signing PPAs will
be resolved in a time bound manner.
N.A. Noted Agreed Action under progress
Action initiated
44. Under consideration
Noted Complied Effects are being made
Noted
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
10Meghalaya
The States shall evolve a mechanism for
timely payment to solar and wind power
generators and will ensure that in no case the
delay is more than 2 months (paid with
interest). Further, transparent norms will be
followed for payment to all parties equitably,
with no discrimination between solar and wind
generators.
45. For smooth implementation of AJAY scheme
for street lights' electrification, eligible States
and DISCOMs shall provide full assistance to
EESL for installation by 31st March, 2017.
Will be supported.
Under process. - - Noted
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31.
32.
States will endeavour to implement the Agriculture Demand Side Management projects through Savings based model or Annuity based model as suitable for their States.
N.A. Noted Under consideration
Sl.No.
Actions taken
Due to poor response scheme can not be continued
Guidelines from BEE yet to be received.
33.
Resolutions
34.
35.
State GENCOs shall clear the outstanding over dues in monthly installments latest by 30th June, 2017 (with interest/surcharge). In case of any disputed dues, the same may be settled with mutual reconciliation or alternatively the issues may be taken up in ADRM for speedy resolution.
N.A. N.A. Under process. Payments are being made expeditiously
Does not arise
In view of sufficient indigenous coal
availability unless technically required or
commercial commitments to be fulfilled,
States shall endeavour that no coal based
power plant shall import coal.
N.A. N.A. No purchase order placed for coal import since 2013-14.
Action tAken Does not arise
Potentially rich areas for installation of
Renewable Energy Projects will be identified
and advance planning for evacuation and
transmission of Renewable Power in an
effective and coordinated manner will be
carried out. Necessary regulations to do
advance planning and creation of
infrastructure will be drawn up for consultation
by 31st January, 2017.
Sales policy is being formulated.
Action under process.
Under process. Work is under progress
Noted
Around 19,300 MW of solar capacity has been tendered. States will facilitate setting up of these power plants and sign PPAs/PSAs as may be required, addressing issues of unilateral termination, “must run” status and payment security mechanisms.
Noted Work under process.
Noted Action is under progress
Noted
36. Fresh tendering of solar projects including PPAs, up to 20,000 MW will be done by 30th June, 2017.
Noted N.A. Action under process.
Tender is under progress
Action initiated
37. States will ensure speedy implementation of renewable projects, by addressing issues of Land acquisition, PPAs and Grid Integration.
Noted Noted Noted Under process Noted
38. Renewable Energy projects are “must-run” projects and, therefore, they are not to be backed down. In case of backing down charges will have to be paid. Necessary regulations in this regard will be formulated.
Noted Noted Will be taken care of.
Noted Noted
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
10Meghalaya
39.
40.
For promotion of Solar Rooftop Projects,
SERCs of Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana,
the North-eastern States, except Assam
and Tripura shall notify regulations to allow
net metering / feed-in-tariff by 31st March,
2017. Further, DISCOMs will streamline
their processes and develop online
mechanisms by 30th June, 2017 to provide
grid connection.
Notified Noted. N.A.
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Noted Regulations notified
Resolutions
Kisan Urja Sashaktikaran Mission (KUSUM),
the proposed Mission, would enable optimal
use of wastelands and encourage
hybridization and enable earning of additional
income for farmers. Concerned DISCOMs
shall be responsible for providing connectivity
of the farmer's solar PV power project to the
nearest grid sub-station.
Noted Noted Haryana Discoms will provide grid connectivity to solar power developers as per HERC.
Tangedw will provide power evacuation
Noted
41. States will adhere to time schedules for
achieving Project commissioning of over
25,000 MW of renewable energy projects
during the Financial Year. If need be, SPDs
who complete & commission the projects
ahead of scheduled date will not be penalized.
Noted Noted. Action taken accordingly.
- Noted
42. The States shall discourage squatting on
wind-potential sites by ensuring strict
adherence to the time line fixed for installation
of projects.
Noted Noted Agreed. Being followed Noted
43. The States shall take stock of wind power
projects already commissioned and yet to be
commissioned. The issue of signing PPAs will
be resolved in a time bound manner.
N.A. Noted Agreed Action under progress
Action initiated
44. Under consideration
Noted Complied Effects are being made
Noted
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
10Meghalaya
The States shall evolve a mechanism for
timely payment to solar and wind power
generators and will ensure that in no case the
delay is more than 2 months (paid with
interest). Further, transparent norms will be
followed for payment to all parties equitably,
with no discrimination between solar and wind
generators.
45. For smooth implementation of AJAY scheme
for street lights' electrification, eligible States
and DISCOMs shall provide full assistance to
EESL for installation by 31st March, 2017.
Will be supported.
Under process. - - Noted
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46.
47.
In off-grid schemes, the States shall follow
transparent process for ensuring
competitive pricing in all segments of
renewable energy. Such projects can be
used for energizing the un-electrified
households.
E-tendering bidding process is being followed.
State has no off grid generators.
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Actions taken
Work is under progress
e-tendering process implemented
48.
Resolutions
49.
50.
The State shall start forecasting and
scheduling of wind power either by utilizing
the services of NIWE or any other agency.
Metering and communication infrastructure
shall be installed at all pooling stations for real
time generation of data. The States shall
finalize and notify the mechanism for
scheduling and forecasting for intra-state
transmission of solar and wind power.
N.A. Action will be taken.
Will be as per HERC Regulations.
-do- Noted
Intra-state transmission & wheeling charges
will be levied on kWh basis to facilitate both
intra and inter-state sale of renewable power
in the States.
Shall be incorporated in state polic.
Noted. Will be as per HERC Regulations.
It is under Juridiction of TNERC
Noted
Issues relating to (a) Unilateral termination
(b) “Must-run” and (c) Payment security will
be addressed urgently so that tariff of
renewable energy comes down further.
Shall be incorporated in state policy.
Noted. Will be taken care of.
To implement huge funds in needed
Noted
The States shall initiate capacity building of DISCOMs/SERC/SNA officers and entrepreneurs in renewable energy. Further, each State may nominate maximum number of official for training programme being conducted by MNRE.
Promoting capacity building of offices.
Noted Agreed No comment Officials nominated
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
10Meghalaya
Similarly for providing solar lamps to students,
the States shall provide support to IIT-Bombay
and SECI.
51. States shall make rooftop solar installation mandatory in all new buildings / constructions. Further, the process of approval for rooftop solar subsidy and approval of building plan approved by Municipal Corporation shall be integrated
Incorporated in State policy.
Noted Relates to HAREDA
n.a. Under consideration
1.
2.
3States which have not yet joined Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) and desire to do so, will give in-principal approval by 30th November, 2016 and finalize MoU latest by 31st December, 2016.
MoU signed Applied, under consideration with MoP
Request pending
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12Odisha
13NCT Delhi
Joined
14J & K
Joined.
3.
Resolutions
4.
5.
All states under UDAY will upload operational parameters monthly and financial parameters quarterly on UDAY portal for better monitoring.
Regularly uploaded
N.A. N.A. Being done Uploading
States will award the works relating to
electrification of un-electrified villages latest
by 30th November 2016 and remaining works
sanctioned under Deen Dayal Upadhay Gram
Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) not later than 31st
March 2017.
Action in progress
Action under progress
N.A. Under progress All village electrified.
States will electrify all remaining un-electrified
villages by 31st December, 2016 except those
in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) areas and
remote hilly regions, for which efforts will be
made by the concerned States to electrify
such villages by 1st May, 2017.
Work in progress
Work under progress
N.A. Will be done by March 31,2018
N.A.
States reiterate to ensure access to electricity to 100 % households in 18452 villages by 15th August, 2017 by organizing camps in these villages with on-spot completion of necessary formalities and release of electricity connections on priority.
Efforts are being made
Work under progress
N.A. Being implemented
Action completed.
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6. States also reiterate the timelines as shown below, agreed in the previous conference held in June 2016 to provide electricity access to 100% households in all the villages in India
Work is under progress
Work under progress
N.A. In line with PFA action plan
All households have access.
S.No. State Target
1. West Bengal , Haryana, March 2017
Kerala, Goa, Himachal
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
and UTs
2. Maharashtra, Telangana March 2017 (Except
and Chhattisgarh LWE Areas) March 2018 (LWE Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017
4. Sikkim March 2018
5. Assam, Odisha, March 2018 Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
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46.
47.
In off-grid schemes, the States shall follow
transparent process for ensuring
competitive pricing in all segments of
renewable energy. Such projects can be
used for energizing the un-electrified
households.
E-tendering bidding process is being followed.
State has no off grid generators.
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Actions taken
Work is under progress
e-tendering process implemented
48.
Resolutions
49.
50.
The State shall start forecasting and
scheduling of wind power either by utilizing
the services of NIWE or any other agency.
Metering and communication infrastructure
shall be installed at all pooling stations for real
time generation of data. The States shall
finalize and notify the mechanism for
scheduling and forecasting for intra-state
transmission of solar and wind power.
N.A. Action will be taken.
Will be as per HERC Regulations.
-do- Noted
Intra-state transmission & wheeling charges
will be levied on kWh basis to facilitate both
intra and inter-state sale of renewable power
in the States.
Shall be incorporated in state polic.
Noted. Will be as per HERC Regulations.
It is under Juridiction of TNERC
Noted
Issues relating to (a) Unilateral termination
(b) “Must-run” and (c) Payment security will
be addressed urgently so that tariff of
renewable energy comes down further.
Shall be incorporated in state policy.
Noted. Will be taken care of.
To implement huge funds in needed
Noted
The States shall initiate capacity building of DISCOMs/SERC/SNA officers and entrepreneurs in renewable energy. Further, each State may nominate maximum number of official for training programme being conducted by MNRE.
Promoting capacity building of offices.
Noted Agreed No comment Officials nominated
6Sikkim
7Kerala
8Haryana
9Tamil Nadu
10Meghalaya
Similarly for providing solar lamps to students,
the States shall provide support to IIT-Bombay
and SECI.
51. States shall make rooftop solar installation mandatory in all new buildings / constructions. Further, the process of approval for rooftop solar subsidy and approval of building plan approved by Municipal Corporation shall be integrated
Incorporated in State policy.
Noted Relates to HAREDA
n.a. Under consideration
1.
2.
3States which have not yet joined Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) and desire to do so, will give in-principal approval by 30th November, 2016 and finalize MoU latest by 31st December, 2016.
MoU signed Applied, under consideration with MoP
Request pending
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12Odisha
13NCT Delhi
Joined
14J & K
Joined.
3.
Resolutions
4.
5.
All states under UDAY will upload operational parameters monthly and financial parameters quarterly on UDAY portal for better monitoring.
Regularly uploaded
N.A. N.A. Being done Uploading
States will award the works relating to
electrification of un-electrified villages latest
by 30th November 2016 and remaining works
sanctioned under Deen Dayal Upadhay Gram
Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) not later than 31st
March 2017.
Action in progress
Action under progress
N.A. Under progress All village electrified.
States will electrify all remaining un-electrified
villages by 31st December, 2016 except those
in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) areas and
remote hilly regions, for which efforts will be
made by the concerned States to electrify
such villages by 1st May, 2017.
Work in progress
Work under progress
N.A. Will be done by March 31,2018
N.A.
States reiterate to ensure access to electricity to 100 % households in 18452 villages by 15th August, 2017 by organizing camps in these villages with on-spot completion of necessary formalities and release of electricity connections on priority.
Efforts are being made
Work under progress
N.A. Being implemented
Action completed.
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6. States also reiterate the timelines as shown below, agreed in the previous conference held in June 2016 to provide electricity access to 100% households in all the villages in India
Work is under progress
Work under progress
N.A. In line with PFA action plan
All households have access.
S.No. State Target
1. West Bengal , Haryana, March 2017
Kerala, Goa, Himachal
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
and UTs
2. Maharashtra, Telangana March 2017 (Except
and Chhattisgarh LWE Areas) March 2018 (LWE Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017
4. Sikkim March 2018
5. Assam, Odisha, March 2018 Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
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8.
9.
10. States will facilitate installation of modems & implementation of Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme by December, 2016.
Work under progress
Action under progress
N.A. DPR Submitted
Acton under process.
11. States will submit proposals for IT enablement
of balance 2600 towns under Integrated
Power Development Scheme (IPDS) by 31st
December, 2016, to enable sanction by
Ministry of Power (MoP) by 31st January,
2017. Subsequently, States will appoint
implementing agencies progressively but not
later than 31stMarch 2017 so as to complete
projects no later than 30th September, 2017.
Action under progress
Proposal Submitted
N.A. DPR Submitted
-
Resolutions
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by March 2017 and all remaining households by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by March 2018 and balance by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand and December 2017 other remaining States
States will provide Feeder wise tagged
consumer information as per the Common
Data Format provided by REC Transmission
Power Company Ltd by 15th November
2016..
Information provided
Work under progress
N.A. Available information provided
Action is being taken
States will integrate existing Meter Data
Acquisition System (MDAS), DISCOM website
& Call centers with Urja Mitra App and agree
to provide customer information about
outages through SMS by December 2016.
Action under progress
Action under progress
N.A. Base data provided
Action under process.
States will share Master data and Java Script Object Notation (JSON) formats of 11KV Rural Feeders for integration with National Power Portal (NPP)by October, 2016.
Action under progress
Action under progress
N.A. Under process Action under process.
Actions taken
12. States will ensure issuance of NIT and
subsequent award for IPDS projects not
later than 31st December, 2016 and claim
next tranche of grant as per scheme
guidelines by 1st January, 2017.
Action under progress
Action initiated Under process Action under progress
Action is being taken.
11Chhattisgarh
12Odisha
13NCT Delhi
14J & K
15Puducherry
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14.
Resolutions
15.
16.
States (Rajasthan-81, J&K-21, Tamil Nadu-21, Puducherry-4, Goa-2, Arunachal-10, Nagaland-9, Mizoram-8, Meghalaya-4, Manipur-1, Bihar-1, Jharkhand-5) will ensure Go-Live of balance towns under R-APDRP Part-A (IT) by 31stMarch 2017.
N.A. N.A. N.A. Action under progress
Not possible by 31st March, 2017.
States (especially UP, Rajasthan, TN,
Haryana) will ensure porting data from 11KV
feeders of Go-Live towns to Urban Distribution
Feeder Monitoring System (UDFMS) and
ensure pushing transaction data on regular
basis by 31st March 2017. States will use the
feeder monitoring data as a management tool
to ensure better power reliability and AT&C
loss reduction as per UDAY.
N.A. N.A. N.A. Under progress N.A.
States will ensure sanitization of data
provided for 'URJA App' to ensure accurate
information about various “consumer-related”
and “DISCOM-related” parameters in public
domain.
Under process Action initiated N.A. Data submitted N.A.
All States to ensure provision of reporting power theft on '1912' and make it toll-free.
Already in use '1912' Toll free no. implemented
Not covered under scheme
Toll free number established
Partially implemented.
17. Incentives available to Small Hydro Projects 25 MW may be extended to the power project up to 100 MW. For others, a case to case approach may be considered.
MNRE to issue notification
Agreed N.A. MNRE to take action
N.A.
18. Entire Hydro Power may be deemed as Renewable Energy.
-do- Agreed N.A. MNRE to take action
N.A.
19. Extending low cost credit to Hydro Power Project and access to NCEF will be explored.
- Not agreed as more fund needed
N.A. - N.A.
20. Hydro Power may be included under RPO, as a separate component.
Included Agreed N.A. - N.A.
21. States resolve to adopt the guidelines issued by MoP via OM No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15th October, 2015 to have a uniform methodology for payment of compensation for “Right of Way” of transmission lines.
Order issued Being considered
Complying Under examination
Noted
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12Odisha
13NCT Delhi
14J & K
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7.
8.
9.
10. States will facilitate installation of modems & implementation of Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme by December, 2016.
Work under progress
Action under progress
N.A. DPR Submitted
Acton under process.
11. States will submit proposals for IT enablement
of balance 2600 towns under Integrated
Power Development Scheme (IPDS) by 31st
December, 2016, to enable sanction by
Ministry of Power (MoP) by 31st January,
2017. Subsequently, States will appoint
implementing agencies progressively but not
later than 31stMarch 2017 so as to complete
projects no later than 30th September, 2017.
Action under progress
Proposal Submitted
N.A. DPR Submitted
-
Resolutions
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by March 2017 and all remaining households by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by March 2018 and balance by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand and December 2017 other remaining States
States will provide Feeder wise tagged
consumer information as per the Common
Data Format provided by REC Transmission
Power Company Ltd by 15th November
2016..
Information provided
Work under progress
N.A. Available information provided
Action is being taken
States will integrate existing Meter Data
Acquisition System (MDAS), DISCOM website
& Call centers with Urja Mitra App and agree
to provide customer information about
outages through SMS by December 2016.
Action under progress
Action under progress
N.A. Base data provided
Action under process.
States will share Master data and Java Script Object Notation (JSON) formats of 11KV Rural Feeders for integration with National Power Portal (NPP)by October, 2016.
Action under progress
Action under progress
N.A. Under process Action under process.
Actions taken
12. States will ensure issuance of NIT and
subsequent award for IPDS projects not
later than 31st December, 2016 and claim
next tranche of grant as per scheme
guidelines by 1st January, 2017.
Action under progress
Action initiated Under process Action under progress
Action is being taken.
11Chhattisgarh
12Odisha
13NCT Delhi
14J & K
15Puducherry
13.
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Actions taken
14.
Resolutions
15.
16.
States (Rajasthan-81, J&K-21, Tamil Nadu-21, Puducherry-4, Goa-2, Arunachal-10, Nagaland-9, Mizoram-8, Meghalaya-4, Manipur-1, Bihar-1, Jharkhand-5) will ensure Go-Live of balance towns under R-APDRP Part-A (IT) by 31stMarch 2017.
N.A. N.A. N.A. Action under progress
Not possible by 31st March, 2017.
States (especially UP, Rajasthan, TN,
Haryana) will ensure porting data from 11KV
feeders of Go-Live towns to Urban Distribution
Feeder Monitoring System (UDFMS) and
ensure pushing transaction data on regular
basis by 31st March 2017. States will use the
feeder monitoring data as a management tool
to ensure better power reliability and AT&C
loss reduction as per UDAY.
N.A. N.A. N.A. Under progress N.A.
States will ensure sanitization of data
provided for 'URJA App' to ensure accurate
information about various “consumer-related”
and “DISCOM-related” parameters in public
domain.
Under process Action initiated N.A. Data submitted N.A.
All States to ensure provision of reporting power theft on '1912' and make it toll-free.
Already in use '1912' Toll free no. implemented
Not covered under scheme
Toll free number established
Partially implemented.
17. Incentives available to Small Hydro Projects 25 MW may be extended to the power project up to 100 MW. For others, a case to case approach may be considered.
MNRE to issue notification
Agreed N.A. MNRE to take action
N.A.
18. Entire Hydro Power may be deemed as Renewable Energy.
-do- Agreed N.A. MNRE to take action
N.A.
19. Extending low cost credit to Hydro Power Project and access to NCEF will be explored.
- Not agreed as more fund needed
N.A. - N.A.
20. Hydro Power may be included under RPO, as a separate component.
Included Agreed N.A. - N.A.
21. States resolve to adopt the guidelines issued by MoP via OM No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15th October, 2015 to have a uniform methodology for payment of compensation for “Right of Way” of transmission lines.
Order issued Being considered
Complying Under examination
Noted
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12Odisha
13NCT Delhi
14J & K
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22.
23.
A Committee having Members from Ministry of Power, Railways, CEA and POSOCO will be constituted to frame guidelines for permitting crossing of railways lines by transmission lines so that process of approval for such crossing could be expedited.
Being referred to committee
Noted -
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Actions taken
- N.A.
24.
Resolutions
25.
26.
States shall use the option of lending URS (Un-requisitioned surplus) power to reduce the cost of power. If required, necessary changes in regulation / grid code may be made to provide for a deemed approval by procurers up to, say 50%,in case where producers do not give current on time.
Using Differ in view - Agreed Action initiated.
A committee will be constituted on "Merit
Order Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of
Chairman, CEA with ToR given in Annexure.
N.A. N.A. - - N.A.
State shall use the provision of flexibility in
coal utilization to further reduce the cost of
power. MoC shall facilitate in getting the
supplementary agreement signed at the
earliest with NTPC and States.
Noted Ensuring N.A. N.A. N.A.
States to study the draft National Electricity Plan prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and circulated to the States and send their comments by end of November 2016.
Under process Action Taken Comments Submitted
Submitted No comments.
27. States to send their comments on the proposed amendment in the Rules put on website by MoP (of Captive Power generation provisions). States will send changes required in regulatory framework, if any, to be taken up with the FOR (Forum of Regulators) within two weeks.
Being sent Action initiated - Submitted No comments
28. States shall mandate ECBC by December 2017 with the objective that new commercial buildings will be ECBC compliant.
Under Process Done Will be done MOU signed Implemented.
29. States will establish ECBC Cells by December 2017 in State Urban Development Departments / PWDs to support and implement energy efficient building construction.
Under process Done -do- Done Noted.
30. States will implement state-wide regulatory mechanism by December, 2017 for mandating the use of BEE Star Labelled pump sets, as far as possible, for new agriculture pump connection, including solar pump sets.
Made mandatory
Done -do- Being framed Action is being taken.
11Chhattisgarh
12Odisha
13NCT Delhi
14J & K
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31.
32.
States will endeavour to implement the Agriculture Demand Side Management projects through Savings based model or Annuity based model as suitable for their States.
N.A. Under consideration
-do-
Sl.No.
Actions taken
Under consideration
Noted.
33.
Resolutions
34.
35.
State GENCOs shall clear the outstanding over dues in monthly installments latest by 30th June, 2017 (with interest/surcharge). In case of any disputed dues, the same may be settled with mutual reconciliation or alternatively the issues may be taken up in ADRM for speedy resolution.
State conveyed consent
N.A. - Action being taken
Not applicable.
In view of sufficient indigenous coal
availability unless technically required or
commercial commitments to be fulfilled,
States shall endeavour that no coal based
power plant shall import coal.
No import is being made
Noted - - Not applicable.
Potentially rich areas for installation of
Renewable Energy Projects will be identified
and advance planning for evacuation and
transmission of Renewable Power in an
effective and coordinated manner will be
carried out. Necessary regulations to do
advance planning and creation of
infrastructure will be drawn up for consultation
by 31st January, 2017.
Action under progress
Done Work is under progress
Under process N.A.
Around 19,300 MW of solar capacity has been tendered. States will facilitate setting up of these power plants and sign PPAs/PSAs as may be required, addressing issues of unilateral termination, “must run” status and payment security mechanisms.
Notified regulation
Done through “letter of credit”
Action under progress
- Implemented.
36. Fresh tendering of solar projects including PPAs, up to 20,000 MW will be done by 30th June, 2017.
Proposal submitted
Action Initiated Action underProgress
Agreed Action initiated.
37. States will ensure speedy implementation of renewable projects, by addressing issues of Land acquisition, PPAs and Grid Integration.
Being implemented
Noted Under Progress Being done N.A.
38. Renewable Energy projects are “must-run” projects and, therefore, they are not to be backed down. In case of backing down charges will have to be paid. Necessary regulations in this regard will be formulated.
Notified Regulation
Under consideration
Policy notified Being formulated
N.A.
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12Odisha
13NCT Delhi
14J & K
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22.
23.
A Committee having Members from Ministry of Power, Railways, CEA and POSOCO will be constituted to frame guidelines for permitting crossing of railways lines by transmission lines so that process of approval for such crossing could be expedited.
Being referred to committee
Noted -
Sl.No.
Actions taken
- N.A.
24.
Resolutions
25.
26.
States shall use the option of lending URS (Un-requisitioned surplus) power to reduce the cost of power. If required, necessary changes in regulation / grid code may be made to provide for a deemed approval by procurers up to, say 50%,in case where producers do not give current on time.
Using Differ in view - Agreed Action initiated.
A committee will be constituted on "Merit
Order Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of
Chairman, CEA with ToR given in Annexure.
N.A. N.A. - - N.A.
State shall use the provision of flexibility in
coal utilization to further reduce the cost of
power. MoC shall facilitate in getting the
supplementary agreement signed at the
earliest with NTPC and States.
Noted Ensuring N.A. N.A. N.A.
States to study the draft National Electricity Plan prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and circulated to the States and send their comments by end of November 2016.
Under process Action Taken Comments Submitted
Submitted No comments.
27. States to send their comments on the proposed amendment in the Rules put on website by MoP (of Captive Power generation provisions). States will send changes required in regulatory framework, if any, to be taken up with the FOR (Forum of Regulators) within two weeks.
Being sent Action initiated - Submitted No comments
28. States shall mandate ECBC by December 2017 with the objective that new commercial buildings will be ECBC compliant.
Under Process Done Will be done MOU signed Implemented.
29. States will establish ECBC Cells by December 2017 in State Urban Development Departments / PWDs to support and implement energy efficient building construction.
Under process Done -do- Done Noted.
30. States will implement state-wide regulatory mechanism by December, 2017 for mandating the use of BEE Star Labelled pump sets, as far as possible, for new agriculture pump connection, including solar pump sets.
Made mandatory
Done -do- Being framed Action is being taken.
11Chhattisgarh
12Odisha
13NCT Delhi
14J & K
15Puducherry
31.
32.
States will endeavour to implement the Agriculture Demand Side Management projects through Savings based model or Annuity based model as suitable for their States.
N.A. Under consideration
-do-
Sl.No.
Actions taken
Under consideration
Noted.
33.
Resolutions
34.
35.
State GENCOs shall clear the outstanding over dues in monthly installments latest by 30th June, 2017 (with interest/surcharge). In case of any disputed dues, the same may be settled with mutual reconciliation or alternatively the issues may be taken up in ADRM for speedy resolution.
State conveyed consent
N.A. - Action being taken
Not applicable.
In view of sufficient indigenous coal
availability unless technically required or
commercial commitments to be fulfilled,
States shall endeavour that no coal based
power plant shall import coal.
No import is being made
Noted - - Not applicable.
Potentially rich areas for installation of
Renewable Energy Projects will be identified
and advance planning for evacuation and
transmission of Renewable Power in an
effective and coordinated manner will be
carried out. Necessary regulations to do
advance planning and creation of
infrastructure will be drawn up for consultation
by 31st January, 2017.
Action under progress
Done Work is under progress
Under process N.A.
Around 19,300 MW of solar capacity has been tendered. States will facilitate setting up of these power plants and sign PPAs/PSAs as may be required, addressing issues of unilateral termination, “must run” status and payment security mechanisms.
Notified regulation
Done through “letter of credit”
Action under progress
- Implemented.
36. Fresh tendering of solar projects including PPAs, up to 20,000 MW will be done by 30th June, 2017.
Proposal submitted
Action Initiated Action underProgress
Agreed Action initiated.
37. States will ensure speedy implementation of renewable projects, by addressing issues of Land acquisition, PPAs and Grid Integration.
Being implemented
Noted Under Progress Being done N.A.
38. Renewable Energy projects are “must-run” projects and, therefore, they are not to be backed down. In case of backing down charges will have to be paid. Necessary regulations in this regard will be formulated.
Notified Regulation
Under consideration
Policy notified Being formulated
N.A.
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39.
40.
For promotion of Solar Rooftop Projects,
SERCs of Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana,
the North-eastern States, except Assam
and Tripura shall notify regulations to allow
net metering / feed-in-tariff by 31st March,
2017. Further, DISCOMs will streamline
their processes and develop online
mechanisms by 30th June, 2017 to provide
grid connection.
Action under progress
Agreed Already developed online process
Sl.No.
Actions taken
Done Policy notified.
Resolutions
Kisan Urja Sashaktikaran Mission (KUSUM),
the proposed Mission, would enable optimal
use of wastelands and encourage
hybridization and enable earning of additional
income for farmers. Concerned DISCOMs
shall be responsible for providing connectivity
of the farmer's solar PV power project to the
nearest grid sub-station.
Being implemented
Under consideration
Potential shall be explored
Done N.A.
41. States will adhere to time schedules for
achieving Project commissioning of over
25,000 MW of renewable energy projects
during the Financial Year. If need be, SPDs
who complete & commission the projects
ahead of scheduled date will not be penalized.
Work under progress
Under process Action under progress
Being done N.A..
42. The States shall discourage squatting on
wind-potential sites by ensuring strict
adherence to the time line fixed for installation
of projects.
No proposal is pending
N.A. N.A. - N.A.
43. The States shall take stock of wind power
projects already commissioned and yet to be
commissioned. The issue of signing PPAs will
be resolved in a time bound manner.
No proposal is pending
N.A. N.A. Action initiated N.A.
44. N.A. N.A. Payment is being made in time
Noted Noted.The States shall evolve a mechanism for
timely payment to solar and wind power
generators and will ensure that in no case the
delay is more than 2 months (paid with
interest). Further, transparent norms will be
followed for payment to all parties equitably,
with no discrimination between solar and wind
generators.
45. For smooth implementation of AJAY scheme
for street lights' electrification, eligible States
and DISCOMs shall provide full assistance to
EESL for installation by 31st March, 2017.
Being implemented
Action Being Taken
N.A. Under implementation
Noted.
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12Odisha
13NCT Delhi
14J & K
15Puducherry
46.
47.
In off-grid schemes, the States shall follow
transparent process for ensuring
competitive pricing in all segments of
renewable energy. Such projects can be
used for energizing the un-electrified
households.
Action is under progress
Action taken N.A.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
Being compiled with
N.A.
48.
Resolutions
49.
50.
The State shall start forecasting and
scheduling of wind power either by utilizing
the services of NIWE or any other agency.
Metering and communication infrastructure
shall be installed at all pooling stations for real
time generation of data. The States shall
finalize and notify the mechanism for
scheduling and forecasting for intra-state
transmission of solar and wind power.
N.A. N.A. N.A. No wind power project at the operational stage.
N.A.
Intra-state transmission & wheeling charges
will be levied on kWh basis to facilitate both
intra and inter-state sale of renewable power
in the States.
Implemented Action taken Being discussed with DERC
N.A. N.A.
Issues relating to (a) Unilateral termination
(b) “Must-run” and (c) Payment security will
be addressed urgently so that tariff of
renewable energy comes down further.
Under examination
Action taken -do- Shall be compiled with
N.A.
The States shall initiate capacity building of DISCOMs/SERC/SNA officers and entrepreneurs in renewable energy. Further, each State may nominate maximum number of official for training programme being conducted by MNRE.
Being implemented
Action taken Nominates Being done Nominating.
Similarly for providing solar lamps to students,
the States shall provide support to IIT-Bombay
and SECI.
51. States shall make rooftop solar installation mandatory in all new buildings / constructions. Further, the process of approval for rooftop solar subsidy and approval of building plan approved by Municipal Corporation shall be integrated
Order issued Under consideration
Action Taken Under consideration
Implemented.
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39.
40.
For promotion of Solar Rooftop Projects,
SERCs of Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana,
the North-eastern States, except Assam
and Tripura shall notify regulations to allow
net metering / feed-in-tariff by 31st March,
2017. Further, DISCOMs will streamline
their processes and develop online
mechanisms by 30th June, 2017 to provide
grid connection.
Action under progress
Agreed Already developed online process
Sl.No.
Actions taken
Done Policy notified.
Resolutions
Kisan Urja Sashaktikaran Mission (KUSUM),
the proposed Mission, would enable optimal
use of wastelands and encourage
hybridization and enable earning of additional
income for farmers. Concerned DISCOMs
shall be responsible for providing connectivity
of the farmer's solar PV power project to the
nearest grid sub-station.
Being implemented
Under consideration
Potential shall be explored
Done N.A.
41. States will adhere to time schedules for
achieving Project commissioning of over
25,000 MW of renewable energy projects
during the Financial Year. If need be, SPDs
who complete & commission the projects
ahead of scheduled date will not be penalized.
Work under progress
Under process Action under progress
Being done N.A..
42. The States shall discourage squatting on
wind-potential sites by ensuring strict
adherence to the time line fixed for installation
of projects.
No proposal is pending
N.A. N.A. - N.A.
43. The States shall take stock of wind power
projects already commissioned and yet to be
commissioned. The issue of signing PPAs will
be resolved in a time bound manner.
No proposal is pending
N.A. N.A. Action initiated N.A.
44. N.A. N.A. Payment is being made in time
Noted Noted.The States shall evolve a mechanism for
timely payment to solar and wind power
generators and will ensure that in no case the
delay is more than 2 months (paid with
interest). Further, transparent norms will be
followed for payment to all parties equitably,
with no discrimination between solar and wind
generators.
45. For smooth implementation of AJAY scheme
for street lights' electrification, eligible States
and DISCOMs shall provide full assistance to
EESL for installation by 31st March, 2017.
Being implemented
Action Being Taken
N.A. Under implementation
Noted.
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12Odisha
13NCT Delhi
14J & K
15Puducherry
46.
47.
In off-grid schemes, the States shall follow
transparent process for ensuring
competitive pricing in all segments of
renewable energy. Such projects can be
used for energizing the un-electrified
households.
Action is under progress
Action taken N.A.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
Being compiled with
N.A.
48.
Resolutions
49.
50.
The State shall start forecasting and
scheduling of wind power either by utilizing
the services of NIWE or any other agency.
Metering and communication infrastructure
shall be installed at all pooling stations for real
time generation of data. The States shall
finalize and notify the mechanism for
scheduling and forecasting for intra-state
transmission of solar and wind power.
N.A. N.A. N.A. No wind power project at the operational stage.
N.A.
Intra-state transmission & wheeling charges
will be levied on kWh basis to facilitate both
intra and inter-state sale of renewable power
in the States.
Implemented Action taken Being discussed with DERC
N.A. N.A.
Issues relating to (a) Unilateral termination
(b) “Must-run” and (c) Payment security will
be addressed urgently so that tariff of
renewable energy comes down further.
Under examination
Action taken -do- Shall be compiled with
N.A.
The States shall initiate capacity building of DISCOMs/SERC/SNA officers and entrepreneurs in renewable energy. Further, each State may nominate maximum number of official for training programme being conducted by MNRE.
Being implemented
Action taken Nominates Being done Nominating.
Similarly for providing solar lamps to students,
the States shall provide support to IIT-Bombay
and SECI.
51. States shall make rooftop solar installation mandatory in all new buildings / constructions. Further, the process of approval for rooftop solar subsidy and approval of building plan approved by Municipal Corporation shall be integrated
Order issued Under consideration
Action Taken Under consideration
Implemented.
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1.
2.
States which have not yet joined Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) and desire to do so, will give in-principal approval by 30th November, 2016 and finalize MoU latest by 31st December, 2016.
N.A. Joined N.A.
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Actions taken
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18Gujarat
-
19West Bengal
Joined
3.
Resolutions
4.
5.
All states under UDAY will upload operational parameters monthly and financial parameters quarterly on UDAY portal for better monitoring.
Complied Complied. Complied. - Regularly updated
States will award the works relating to
electrification of un-electrified villages latest
by 30th November 2016 and remaining works
sanctioned under Deen Dayal Upadhay Gram
Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) not later than 31st
March 2017.
All Works awarded.
Action under process.
100% villages have been electrified.
Action taken. Action initiated.
States will electrify all remaining un-electrified
villages by 31st December, 2016 except those
in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) areas and
remote hilly regions, for which efforts will be
made by the concerned States to electrify
such villages by 1st May, 2017.
Work is under progress.
Work is under progress.
100% villages have been electrified.
Completed by 31st March, 2017.
Action initiated.
States reiterate to ensure access to electricity to 100 % households in 18452 villages by 15th August, 2017 by organizing camps in these villages with on-spot completion of necessary formalities and release of electricity connections on priority.
Work is under progress.
Work is under progress.
100% villages have been electrified.
Work is under progress.
Action initiated.
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6. States also reiterate the timelines as shown below, agreed in the previous conference held in June 2016 to provide electricity access to 100% households in all the villages in India
Work is under progress.
Sought for extension of time till March, 2020.
100% villages have been electrified.
Work is under progress.
Already submitted.
S.No. State Target
1. West Bengal , Haryana, March 2017
Kerala, Goa, Himachal
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
and UTs
2. Maharashtra, Telangana March 2017 (Except
and Chhattisgarh LWE Areas) March 2018 (LWE Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017
4. Sikkim March 2018
5. Assam, Odisha, March 2018 Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
Sl.No.
7.
8.
9.
10. States will facilitate installation of modems & implementation of Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme by December, 2016.
Work is under progress.
Work is under process.
Being regularly uploaded.
Work is under progress.
Under process.
11. States will submit proposals for IT enablement
of balance 2600 towns under Integrated
Power Development Scheme (IPDS) by 31st
December, 2016, to enable sanction by
Ministry of Power (MoP) by 31st January,
2017. Subsequently, States will appoint
implementing agencies progressively but not
later than 31stMarch 2017 so as to complete
projects no later than 30th September, 2017.
Being implemented.
Action is under process.
Action is under process.
Action is under progress.
Under process.
Resolutions
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by March 2017 and all remaining households by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by March 2018 and balance by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand and December 2017 other remaining States
States will provide Feeder wise tagged
consumer information as per the Common
Data Format provided by REC Transmission
Power Company Ltd by 15th November
2016..
Work is under progress.
Work is under progress.
Already provided.
Work is under progress.
-
States will integrate existing Meter Data
Acquisition System (MDAS), DISCOM website
& Call centers with Urja Mitra App and agree
to provide customer information about
outages through SMS by December 2016.
MDAS integration is under progress.
Action is being taken.
Action is under progress.
Action initiated. Under process.
States will share Master data and Java Script Object Notation (JSON) formats of 11KV Rural Feeders for integration with National Power Portal (NPP)by October, 2016.
Work is under progress.
Action taken. Action taken. Work is under progress.
Work is in progress.
Actions taken
12. States will ensure issuance of NIT and
subsequent award for IPDS projects not
later than 31st December, 2016 and claim
next tranche of grant as per scheme
guidelines by 1st January, 2017.
Action is under progress.
Action is under process.
Action is under process.
Action under process.
Under process.
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1.
2.
States which have not yet joined Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) and desire to do so, will give in-principal approval by 30th November, 2016 and finalize MoU latest by 31st December, 2016.
N.A. Joined N.A.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
16Bihar
17Madhya Pradesh
18Gujarat
-
19West Bengal
Joined
3.
Resolutions
4.
5.
All states under UDAY will upload operational parameters monthly and financial parameters quarterly on UDAY portal for better monitoring.
Complied Complied. Complied. - Regularly updated
States will award the works relating to
electrification of un-electrified villages latest
by 30th November 2016 and remaining works
sanctioned under Deen Dayal Upadhay Gram
Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) not later than 31st
March 2017.
All Works awarded.
Action under process.
100% villages have been electrified.
Action taken. Action initiated.
States will electrify all remaining un-electrified
villages by 31st December, 2016 except those
in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) areas and
remote hilly regions, for which efforts will be
made by the concerned States to electrify
such villages by 1st May, 2017.
Work is under progress.
Work is under progress.
100% villages have been electrified.
Completed by 31st March, 2017.
Action initiated.
States reiterate to ensure access to electricity to 100 % households in 18452 villages by 15th August, 2017 by organizing camps in these villages with on-spot completion of necessary formalities and release of electricity connections on priority.
Work is under progress.
Work is under progress.
100% villages have been electrified.
Work is under progress.
Action initiated.
20Assam
6. States also reiterate the timelines as shown below, agreed in the previous conference held in June 2016 to provide electricity access to 100% households in all the villages in India
Work is under progress.
Sought for extension of time till March, 2020.
100% villages have been electrified.
Work is under progress.
Already submitted.
S.No. State Target
1. West Bengal , Haryana, March 2017
Kerala, Goa, Himachal
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
and UTs
2. Maharashtra, Telangana March 2017 (Except
and Chhattisgarh LWE Areas) March 2018 (LWE Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017
4. Sikkim March 2018
5. Assam, Odisha, March 2018 Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
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7.
8.
9.
10. States will facilitate installation of modems & implementation of Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme by December, 2016.
Work is under progress.
Work is under process.
Being regularly uploaded.
Work is under progress.
Under process.
11. States will submit proposals for IT enablement
of balance 2600 towns under Integrated
Power Development Scheme (IPDS) by 31st
December, 2016, to enable sanction by
Ministry of Power (MoP) by 31st January,
2017. Subsequently, States will appoint
implementing agencies progressively but not
later than 31stMarch 2017 so as to complete
projects no later than 30th September, 2017.
Being implemented.
Action is under process.
Action is under process.
Action is under progress.
Under process.
Resolutions
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by March 2017 and all remaining households by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by March 2018 and balance by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand and December 2017 other remaining States
States will provide Feeder wise tagged
consumer information as per the Common
Data Format provided by REC Transmission
Power Company Ltd by 15th November
2016..
Work is under progress.
Work is under progress.
Already provided.
Work is under progress.
-
States will integrate existing Meter Data
Acquisition System (MDAS), DISCOM website
& Call centers with Urja Mitra App and agree
to provide customer information about
outages through SMS by December 2016.
MDAS integration is under progress.
Action is being taken.
Action is under progress.
Action initiated. Under process.
States will share Master data and Java Script Object Notation (JSON) formats of 11KV Rural Feeders for integration with National Power Portal (NPP)by October, 2016.
Work is under progress.
Action taken. Action taken. Work is under progress.
Work is in progress.
Actions taken
12. States will ensure issuance of NIT and
subsequent award for IPDS projects not
later than 31st December, 2016 and claim
next tranche of grant as per scheme
guidelines by 1st January, 2017.
Action is under progress.
Action is under process.
Action is under process.
Action under process.
Under process.
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13.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
14.
Resolutions
15.
16.
States (Rajasthan-81, J&K-21, Tamil Nadu-21, Puducherry-4, Goa-2, Arunachal-10, Nagaland-9, Mizoram-8, Meghalaya-4, Manipur-1, Bihar-1, Jharkhand-5) will ensure Go-Live of balance towns under R-APDRP Part-A (IT) by 31stMarch 2017.
Already done. N.A. Already done. N.A. N.A.
States (especially UP, Rajasthan, TN,
Haryana) will ensure porting data from 11KV
feeders of Go-Live towns to Urban Distribution
Feeder Monitoring System (UDFMS) and
ensure pushing transaction data on regular
basis by 31st March 2017. States will use the
feeder monitoring data as a management tool
to ensure better power reliability and AT&C
loss reduction as per UDAY.
Data being uploaded.
N.A. Data being uploaded.
N.A. N.A.
States will ensure sanitization of data
provided for 'URJA App' to ensure accurate
information about various “consumer-related”
and “DISCOM-related” parameters in public
domain.
Sanitization of data is going on.
Regularly uploaded.
Sanitization of data is going on.
Action is under progress.
Action taken.
All States to ensure provision of reporting power theft on '1912' and make it toll-free.
Done Done Done Partially implemented.
Under process
17. Incentives available to Small Hydro Projects 25 MW may be extended to the power project up to 100 MW. For others, a case to case approach may be considered.
It may not be viable
N.A. N.A. - Under consideration
18. Entire Hydro Power may be deemed as Renewable Energy.
N.A. N.A. - N.A.
19. Extending low cost credit to Hydro Power Project and access to NCEF will be explored.
N.A. N.A. N.A. - N.A.
20. Hydro Power may be included under RPO, as a separate component.
HEP capacity upto 25 MW is under RPO.
Agreed. N.A. - Agreed
21. States resolve to adopt the guidelines issued by MoP via OM No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15th October, 2015 to have a uniform methodology for payment of compensation for “Right of Way” of transmission lines.
Under consideration
May be taken. Under consideration.
Under consideration.
Under process.
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17Madhya Pradesh
18Gujarat
19West Bengal
20Assam
22.
23.
A Committee having Members from Ministry of Power, Railways, CEA and POSOCO will be constituted to frame guidelines for permitting crossing of railways lines by transmission lines so that process of approval for such crossing could be expedited.
Noted. N.A. N.A.
Sl.No.
Actions taken
- No action.
24.
Resolutions
25.
26.
States shall use the option of lending URS (Un-requisitioned surplus) power to reduce the cost of power. If required, necessary changes in regulation / grid code may be made to provide for a deemed approval by procurers up to, say 50%,in case where producers do not give current on time.
Not agreed. Comments submitted.
Agreed. Action under process.
Under process.
A committee will be constituted on "Merit
Order Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of
Chairman, CEA with ToR given in Annexure.
N.A. N.A. N. A. - N.A.
State shall use the provision of flexibility in
coal utilization to further reduce the cost of
power. MoC shall facilitate in getting the
supplementary agreement signed at the
earliest with NTPC and States.
Supplementary agreement signed.
Action is under process.
Action is under process.
Action under process.
N.A.
States to study the draft National Electricity Plan prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and circulated to the States and send their comments by end of November 2016.
- Comments submitted
Comments Submitted
Reply already sent.
Action taken.
27. States to send their comments on the proposed amendment in the Rules put on website by MoP (of Captive Power generation provisions). States will send changes required in regulatory framework, if any, to be taken up with the FOR (Forum of Regulators) within two weeks.
- Comments submitted.
Comments submitted.
Reply already sent.
Under consideration.
28. States shall mandate ECBC by December 2017 with the objective that new commercial buildings will be ECBC compliant.
Action is under progress.
N.A. Under consideration
Already notified.
Under consideration.
29. States will establish ECBC Cells by December 2017 in State Urban Development Departments / PWDs to support and implement energy efficient building construction.
Action is under progress.
N.A. Under consideration.
Action is under process.
Under consideration.
30. States will implement state-wide regulatory mechanism by December, 2017 for mandating the use of BEE Star Labelled pump sets, as far as possible, for new agriculture pump connection, including solar pump sets.
Noted. N.A. Under consideration.
Action under process.
Under consideration.
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Sl.No.
Actions taken
14.
Resolutions
15.
16.
States (Rajasthan-81, J&K-21, Tamil Nadu-21, Puducherry-4, Goa-2, Arunachal-10, Nagaland-9, Mizoram-8, Meghalaya-4, Manipur-1, Bihar-1, Jharkhand-5) will ensure Go-Live of balance towns under R-APDRP Part-A (IT) by 31stMarch 2017.
Already done. N.A. Already done. N.A. N.A.
States (especially UP, Rajasthan, TN,
Haryana) will ensure porting data from 11KV
feeders of Go-Live towns to Urban Distribution
Feeder Monitoring System (UDFMS) and
ensure pushing transaction data on regular
basis by 31st March 2017. States will use the
feeder monitoring data as a management tool
to ensure better power reliability and AT&C
loss reduction as per UDAY.
Data being uploaded.
N.A. Data being uploaded.
N.A. N.A.
States will ensure sanitization of data
provided for 'URJA App' to ensure accurate
information about various “consumer-related”
and “DISCOM-related” parameters in public
domain.
Sanitization of data is going on.
Regularly uploaded.
Sanitization of data is going on.
Action is under progress.
Action taken.
All States to ensure provision of reporting power theft on '1912' and make it toll-free.
Done Done Done Partially implemented.
Under process
17. Incentives available to Small Hydro Projects 25 MW may be extended to the power project up to 100 MW. For others, a case to case approach may be considered.
It may not be viable
N.A. N.A. - Under consideration
18. Entire Hydro Power may be deemed as Renewable Energy.
N.A. N.A. - N.A.
19. Extending low cost credit to Hydro Power Project and access to NCEF will be explored.
N.A. N.A. N.A. - N.A.
20. Hydro Power may be included under RPO, as a separate component.
HEP capacity upto 25 MW is under RPO.
Agreed. N.A. - Agreed
21. States resolve to adopt the guidelines issued by MoP via OM No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15th October, 2015 to have a uniform methodology for payment of compensation for “Right of Way” of transmission lines.
Under consideration
May be taken. Under consideration.
Under consideration.
Under process.
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17Madhya Pradesh
18Gujarat
19West Bengal
20Assam
22.
23.
A Committee having Members from Ministry of Power, Railways, CEA and POSOCO will be constituted to frame guidelines for permitting crossing of railways lines by transmission lines so that process of approval for such crossing could be expedited.
Noted. N.A. N.A.
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Actions taken
- No action.
24.
Resolutions
25.
26.
States shall use the option of lending URS (Un-requisitioned surplus) power to reduce the cost of power. If required, necessary changes in regulation / grid code may be made to provide for a deemed approval by procurers up to, say 50%,in case where producers do not give current on time.
Not agreed. Comments submitted.
Agreed. Action under process.
Under process.
A committee will be constituted on "Merit
Order Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of
Chairman, CEA with ToR given in Annexure.
N.A. N.A. N. A. - N.A.
State shall use the provision of flexibility in
coal utilization to further reduce the cost of
power. MoC shall facilitate in getting the
supplementary agreement signed at the
earliest with NTPC and States.
Supplementary agreement signed.
Action is under process.
Action is under process.
Action under process.
N.A.
States to study the draft National Electricity Plan prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and circulated to the States and send their comments by end of November 2016.
- Comments submitted
Comments Submitted
Reply already sent.
Action taken.
27. States to send their comments on the proposed amendment in the Rules put on website by MoP (of Captive Power generation provisions). States will send changes required in regulatory framework, if any, to be taken up with the FOR (Forum of Regulators) within two weeks.
- Comments submitted.
Comments submitted.
Reply already sent.
Under consideration.
28. States shall mandate ECBC by December 2017 with the objective that new commercial buildings will be ECBC compliant.
Action is under progress.
N.A. Under consideration
Already notified.
Under consideration.
29. States will establish ECBC Cells by December 2017 in State Urban Development Departments / PWDs to support and implement energy efficient building construction.
Action is under progress.
N.A. Under consideration.
Action is under process.
Under consideration.
30. States will implement state-wide regulatory mechanism by December, 2017 for mandating the use of BEE Star Labelled pump sets, as far as possible, for new agriculture pump connection, including solar pump sets.
Noted. N.A. Under consideration.
Action under process.
Under consideration.
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32.
States will endeavour to implement the Agriculture Demand Side Management projects through Savings based model or Annuity based model as suitable for their States.
Action being initiated.
Action being initiated.
Action being initiated.
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Actions taken
Action under progress.
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33.
Resolutions
34.
35.
State GENCOs shall clear the outstanding over dues in monthly installments latest by 30th June, 2017 (with interest/surcharge). In case of any disputed dues, the same may be settled with mutual reconciliation or alternatively the issues may be taken up in ADRM for speedy resolution.
- Action is under process.
No outstanding dues.
Efforts are being made.
No outstanding over dues.
In view of sufficient indigenous coal
availability unless technically required or
commercial commitments to be fulfilled,
States shall endeavour that no coal based
power plant shall import coal.
Noted No planning for future procurement.
Noted. Does not import any coal.
Agreed.
Potentially rich areas for installation of
Renewable Energy Projects will be identified
and advance planning for evacuation and
transmission of Renewable Power in an
effective and coordinated manner will be
carried out. Necessary regulations to do
advance planning and creation of
infrastructure will be drawn up for consultation
by 31st January, 2017.
State facilitates. N.A. State facilitates. Initiatives taken.
Under consideration.
Around 19,300 MW of solar capacity has been tendered. States will facilitate setting up of these power plants and sign PPAs/PSAs as may be required, addressing issues of unilateral termination, “must run” status and payment security mechanisms.
State facilitates State facilitates. State facilitates. Work under progress.
-
36. Fresh tendering of solar projects including PPAs, up to 20,000 MW will be done by 30th June, 2017.
Noted Action is under process.
N.A. Work under progress.
Not yet started.
37. States will ensure speedy implementation of renewable projects, by addressing issues of Land acquisition, PPAs and Grid Integration.
Action taken Action is under process.
Action is under process.
Work under progress.
Under process.
38. Renewable Energy projects are “must-run” projects and, therefore, they are not to be backed down. In case of backing down charges will have to be paid. Necessary regulations in this regard will be formulated.
No back down of generation from Renewable Energy plants
Must run status in State.
Must run status in State.
Action under progress.
Under process.
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17Madhya Pradesh
18Gujarat
19West Bengal
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39.
40.
For promotion of Solar Rooftop Projects,
SERCs of Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana,
the North-eastern States, except Assam
and Tripura shall notify regulations to allow
net metering / feed-in-tariff by 31st March,
2017. Further, DISCOMs will streamline
their processes and develop online
mechanisms by 30th June, 2017 to provide
grid connection.
Net metering regulations issued.
Action taken. Action is under process.
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Actions taken
Under consideration.
Under process.
Resolutions
Kisan Urja Sashaktikaran Mission (KUSUM),
the proposed Mission, would enable optimal
use of wastelands and encourage
hybridization and enable earning of additional
income for farmers. Concerned DISCOMs
shall be responsible for providing connectivity
of the farmer's solar PV power project to the
nearest grid sub-station.
- Discoms will take a call as and when required.
Noted. Noted. No action taken.
41. States will adhere to time schedules for
achieving Project commissioning of over
25,000 MW of renewable energy projects
during the Financial Year. If need be, SPDs
who complete & commission the projects
ahead of scheduled date will not be penalized.
Being implemented.
N.A. Implemented. Noted -
42. The States shall discourage squatting on
wind-potential sites by ensuring strict
adherence to the time line fixed for installation
of projects.
N.A. N.A. Action is under process.
Noted N.A.
43. The States shall take stock of wind power
projects already commissioned and yet to be
commissioned. The issue of signing PPAs will
be resolved in a time bound manner.
Action under process.
Action under process.
Action is under process.
Action is under process.
N.A.
44. Action taken. Action is under process.
Action taken. Noted. -The States shall evolve a mechanism for
timely payment to solar and wind power
generators and will ensure that in no case the
delay is more than 2 months (paid with
interest). Further, transparent norms will be
followed for payment to all parties equitably,
with no discrimination between solar and wind
generators.
45. For smooth implementation of AJAY scheme
for street lights' electrification, eligible States
and DISCOMs shall provide full assistance to
EESL for installation by 31st March, 2017.
Action initiated. N.A. 100% electrification.
Under consideration.
Under consideration.
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32.
States will endeavour to implement the Agriculture Demand Side Management projects through Savings based model or Annuity based model as suitable for their States.
Action being initiated.
Action being initiated.
Action being initiated.
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Actions taken
Action under progress.
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33.
Resolutions
34.
35.
State GENCOs shall clear the outstanding over dues in monthly installments latest by 30th June, 2017 (with interest/surcharge). In case of any disputed dues, the same may be settled with mutual reconciliation or alternatively the issues may be taken up in ADRM for speedy resolution.
- Action is under process.
No outstanding dues.
Efforts are being made.
No outstanding over dues.
In view of sufficient indigenous coal
availability unless technically required or
commercial commitments to be fulfilled,
States shall endeavour that no coal based
power plant shall import coal.
Noted No planning for future procurement.
Noted. Does not import any coal.
Agreed.
Potentially rich areas for installation of
Renewable Energy Projects will be identified
and advance planning for evacuation and
transmission of Renewable Power in an
effective and coordinated manner will be
carried out. Necessary regulations to do
advance planning and creation of
infrastructure will be drawn up for consultation
by 31st January, 2017.
State facilitates. N.A. State facilitates. Initiatives taken.
Under consideration.
Around 19,300 MW of solar capacity has been tendered. States will facilitate setting up of these power plants and sign PPAs/PSAs as may be required, addressing issues of unilateral termination, “must run” status and payment security mechanisms.
State facilitates State facilitates. State facilitates. Work under progress.
-
36. Fresh tendering of solar projects including PPAs, up to 20,000 MW will be done by 30th June, 2017.
Noted Action is under process.
N.A. Work under progress.
Not yet started.
37. States will ensure speedy implementation of renewable projects, by addressing issues of Land acquisition, PPAs and Grid Integration.
Action taken Action is under process.
Action is under process.
Work under progress.
Under process.
38. Renewable Energy projects are “must-run” projects and, therefore, they are not to be backed down. In case of backing down charges will have to be paid. Necessary regulations in this regard will be formulated.
No back down of generation from Renewable Energy plants
Must run status in State.
Must run status in State.
Action under progress.
Under process.
16Bihar
17Madhya Pradesh
18Gujarat
19West Bengal
20Assam
39.
40.
For promotion of Solar Rooftop Projects,
SERCs of Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana,
the North-eastern States, except Assam
and Tripura shall notify regulations to allow
net metering / feed-in-tariff by 31st March,
2017. Further, DISCOMs will streamline
their processes and develop online
mechanisms by 30th June, 2017 to provide
grid connection.
Net metering regulations issued.
Action taken. Action is under process.
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Actions taken
Under consideration.
Under process.
Resolutions
Kisan Urja Sashaktikaran Mission (KUSUM),
the proposed Mission, would enable optimal
use of wastelands and encourage
hybridization and enable earning of additional
income for farmers. Concerned DISCOMs
shall be responsible for providing connectivity
of the farmer's solar PV power project to the
nearest grid sub-station.
- Discoms will take a call as and when required.
Noted. Noted. No action taken.
41. States will adhere to time schedules for
achieving Project commissioning of over
25,000 MW of renewable energy projects
during the Financial Year. If need be, SPDs
who complete & commission the projects
ahead of scheduled date will not be penalized.
Being implemented.
N.A. Implemented. Noted -
42. The States shall discourage squatting on
wind-potential sites by ensuring strict
adherence to the time line fixed for installation
of projects.
N.A. N.A. Action is under process.
Noted N.A.
43. The States shall take stock of wind power
projects already commissioned and yet to be
commissioned. The issue of signing PPAs will
be resolved in a time bound manner.
Action under process.
Action under process.
Action is under process.
Action is under process.
N.A.
44. Action taken. Action is under process.
Action taken. Noted. -The States shall evolve a mechanism for
timely payment to solar and wind power
generators and will ensure that in no case the
delay is more than 2 months (paid with
interest). Further, transparent norms will be
followed for payment to all parties equitably,
with no discrimination between solar and wind
generators.
45. For smooth implementation of AJAY scheme
for street lights' electrification, eligible States
and DISCOMs shall provide full assistance to
EESL for installation by 31st March, 2017.
Action initiated. N.A. 100% electrification.
Under consideration.
Under consideration.
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47.
In off-grid schemes, the States shall follow
transparent process for ensuring
competitive pricing in all segments of
renewable energy. Such projects can be
used for energizing the un-electrified
households.
Action taken through e-tendering.
N.A. N.A.
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Actions taken
Work under progress.
Action taken.
48.
Resolutions
49.
50.
The State shall start forecasting and
scheduling of wind power either by utilizing
the services of NIWE or any other agency.
Metering and communication infrastructure
shall be installed at all pooling stations for real
time generation of data. The States shall
finalize and notify the mechanism for
scheduling and forecasting for intra-state
transmission of solar and wind power.
Action taken. Action taken. Action taken. Noted. -
Intra-state transmission & wheeling charges
will be levied on kWh basis to facilitate both
intra and inter-state sale of renewable power
in the States.
Action taken BERC.
Wheeling charges from RE Source beneficiaries are being recovered in terms of KWh
Action taken. Being followed. Under process
Issues relating to (a) Unilateral termination
(b) “Must-run” and (c) Payment security will
be addressed urgently so that tariff of
renewable energy comes down further.
BERC orders are being followed.
Action is under process.
Action taken. Noted -
The States shall initiate capacity building of DISCOMs/SERC/SNA officers and entrepreneurs in renewable energy. Further, each State may nominate maximum number of official for training programme being conducted by MNRE.
Under consideration.
N.A. Action is under process.
Noted -
Similarly for providing solar lamps to students,
the States shall provide support to IIT-Bombay
and SECI.
51. States shall make rooftop solar installation mandatory in all new buildings / constructions. Further, the process of approval for rooftop solar subsidy and approval of building plan approved by Municipal Corporation shall be integrated
Work in progress.
N.A. - Under process. Under consideration
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Action Taken Report on the resolutions adopted with reference Ministry of Mines at the Conference of Power,
Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs held on th th
7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, GujaratResolutions Action Taken Report
Preparedness for e-
auction of Major Mineral
Blocks- The State
Governments to auction
61 proposed blocks in
2016-17 and also re-
auction the annulled
blocks by March, 2017.
Further, the States will
expedite the mineral
auction preparedness for
2017-18 and beyond.
l Till now, 64 major mineral blocks have been notified by 9 States for auction.
l The auctioning results as on 03.02.2017, which are successfully
auctioned:
1 limestone block in Andhra Pradesh concluded on 08.06.2016v
2 limestone blocks and 1 gold block in Chhattisgarh concluded v
on18.02.2016, 19.02.2016 and 26.02.2016 respectively.
2 limestone block and 1 gold block in Jharkhand concluded on v
12.02.2016 and 26.10.2016 respectively.
7 iron ore blocks in Karnataka concluded from 01.10.2016 to v
06.10.2016.
1 Diamond block- First ever diamond block auctioned in the country in v
the state of Madhya Pradesh concluded on 05.10.2016.
3 limestone blocks in Rajasthan concluded on 22.09.2016, 05.01.2017 v
and 06.01.2017 respectively.
1 iron ore block in Odisha concluded on 02.02.2016 and 1 limestone and v
1 manganese block each concluded 27.12.2016.
l The summary results of the 21 successful mining blocks put to auction
across the country show that mineral with estimated value of resources
over Rs. 93,190 crores have been disposed of in a transparent manner.
l The total estimated revenue to the state government over the lease period
stands at Rs 73,359 crores. Out of this the cumulative Royalty, DMF and
NMET contributions works out to be Rs. 15,825 crores (Rs. 14,130 crores,
Rs.1,413 crores and Rs.283 crores, respectively).
l e-auction had to be annulled due to insufficient number of applications of
initial bids for 37 blocks for which the issues were identified as given below:
the quantity and grade of ore, v
quality of the mineralization studies, v
land ownership pattern, v
general dull market scenariov
any end use conditions imposed by the states in the bidding documentsv
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46.
47.
In off-grid schemes, the States shall follow
transparent process for ensuring
competitive pricing in all segments of
renewable energy. Such projects can be
used for energizing the un-electrified
households.
Action taken through e-tendering.
N.A. N.A.
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Actions taken
Work under progress.
Action taken.
48.
Resolutions
49.
50.
The State shall start forecasting and
scheduling of wind power either by utilizing
the services of NIWE or any other agency.
Metering and communication infrastructure
shall be installed at all pooling stations for real
time generation of data. The States shall
finalize and notify the mechanism for
scheduling and forecasting for intra-state
transmission of solar and wind power.
Action taken. Action taken. Action taken. Noted. -
Intra-state transmission & wheeling charges
will be levied on kWh basis to facilitate both
intra and inter-state sale of renewable power
in the States.
Action taken BERC.
Wheeling charges from RE Source beneficiaries are being recovered in terms of KWh
Action taken. Being followed. Under process
Issues relating to (a) Unilateral termination
(b) “Must-run” and (c) Payment security will
be addressed urgently so that tariff of
renewable energy comes down further.
BERC orders are being followed.
Action is under process.
Action taken. Noted -
The States shall initiate capacity building of DISCOMs/SERC/SNA officers and entrepreneurs in renewable energy. Further, each State may nominate maximum number of official for training programme being conducted by MNRE.
Under consideration.
N.A. Action is under process.
Noted -
Similarly for providing solar lamps to students,
the States shall provide support to IIT-Bombay
and SECI.
51. States shall make rooftop solar installation mandatory in all new buildings / constructions. Further, the process of approval for rooftop solar subsidy and approval of building plan approved by Municipal Corporation shall be integrated
Work in progress.
N.A. - Under process. Under consideration
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Action Taken Report on the resolutions adopted with reference Ministry of Mines at the Conference of Power,
Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs held on th th
7 & 8 October, 2016 at Vadodara, GujaratResolutions Action Taken Report
Preparedness for e-
auction of Major Mineral
Blocks- The State
Governments to auction
61 proposed blocks in
2016-17 and also re-
auction the annulled
blocks by March, 2017.
Further, the States will
expedite the mineral
auction preparedness for
2017-18 and beyond.
l Till now, 64 major mineral blocks have been notified by 9 States for auction.
l The auctioning results as on 03.02.2017, which are successfully
auctioned:
1 limestone block in Andhra Pradesh concluded on 08.06.2016v
2 limestone blocks and 1 gold block in Chhattisgarh concluded v
on18.02.2016, 19.02.2016 and 26.02.2016 respectively.
2 limestone block and 1 gold block in Jharkhand concluded on v
12.02.2016 and 26.10.2016 respectively.
7 iron ore blocks in Karnataka concluded from 01.10.2016 to v
06.10.2016.
1 Diamond block- First ever diamond block auctioned in the country in v
the state of Madhya Pradesh concluded on 05.10.2016.
3 limestone blocks in Rajasthan concluded on 22.09.2016, 05.01.2017 v
and 06.01.2017 respectively.
1 iron ore block in Odisha concluded on 02.02.2016 and 1 limestone and v
1 manganese block each concluded 27.12.2016.
l The summary results of the 21 successful mining blocks put to auction
across the country show that mineral with estimated value of resources
over Rs. 93,190 crores have been disposed of in a transparent manner.
l The total estimated revenue to the state government over the lease period
stands at Rs 73,359 crores. Out of this the cumulative Royalty, DMF and
NMET contributions works out to be Rs. 15,825 crores (Rs. 14,130 crores,
Rs.1,413 crores and Rs.283 crores, respectively).
l e-auction had to be annulled due to insufficient number of applications of
initial bids for 37 blocks for which the issues were identified as given below:
the quantity and grade of ore, v
quality of the mineralization studies, v
land ownership pattern, v
general dull market scenariov
any end use conditions imposed by the states in the bidding documentsv
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Mantri Khanij Kalyan
Yojna) Scheme. The DMF
needs to be constituted
for Minor Minerals also
by the State Government.
The State Governments
should regularly monitor
collection of funds and
implementation of
schemes under DMF, to
give the maximum benefit
to local people. The State
Governments to prepare
the portal for PMKKKY on
the lines of the portal
developed by State
Government of Odisha.
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DMF Figures as on 31.12.2016
1 Goa Yes No 2 2 15.01. N/A 63.24 2016
2 Karnataka Yes Yes 30 30 11.01. 12.08. 2016 2016 209.09
3 Chhattisgarh Yes Yes 27 27 02.01. 02.01. 940.52 2016 2016
4 Odisha Yes No 30 30 18.08. N/A 1781.83 2015
5 Madhya Pradesh Yes Yes 51 51 15.05. N/A 859.77 2015
6 Jharkhand Yes No 24 24 22.03. N/A 983.37 2016
7 Rajasthan Yes Yes 33 33 31.05. 31.05. 527.12 2016 2016
8 Telangana Yes Yes 10 10 21.06. N/A 91.62 2016
9 Andhra Pradesh Yes No 13 13 14.03. 14.03. 2016 2016 127.6
10 Gujarat Yes Yes 33 32 01.04. 01.04. 116.96 2016 2016
11 Maharashtra Yes Yes 36 35 01.09. 01.09. 116.31 2016 2016
12 Tamilnadu No No 32 0 ------ ------ 0
Total 321 287 5817.43
S.No
State Whether rules for DMF notified
Total Districts
Total Number
of districts in which DMF has been set
up
Date of setting up of DMF
Total Amount
Collected (figures
are in Rs. crores)
For Major
Minerals
For Minor
Minerals
For Major
Minerals
For Minor
Minerals
l A national portal is also being prepared for monitoring implementation
of PMKKKY with the help of NISG.
l The contract awarded, stakeholder consultation is being done to
finalize the SRS
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The apprehensions raised on average sale price notified by IBM being v
particularly high in limestone has been countered by the successful
auction of limestone block at extremely high percentage of sharing of the
value of mineral dispatched up to 60.09 % in one of the blocks of
Rajasthan.
l Auction Blocks in pipeline: 2016-17& 2017-18
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In pipeline (2017-18)
State Ongoing Additional blocks Lapsed Total (2016-17) committed by applications the States under section 10A(2)© (not having court cases) *
Andhra Pradesh 7 2 9
Chhattisgarh 1 2 13 15
Gujarat 8 - 0
Jharkhand 8 22 30
Karnataka 10 15 25
Maharashtra 11 25 36
Madhya Pradesh - 5 2 7
Odisha 3 2 32 34
Rajasthan - 11 11
Tamil Nadu - 12 - 12
Telangana - 3 3
Total 12 68 114 182
Setting up of District
Mining Fund (DMF) -
The DMF will be set up in
all districts by the States.
Identifications and
implementation of
projects under DMF will
be done in line with the
PMKKKY (Prandhan
l The State Governments also have been empowered to constitute DMF for
Minor Minerals under the newly inserted section 15A in the MMDR Act.
l Till Jan, 2017 – of the 12 mineral rich states – all except TN, all have framed
Rules and established DMFs. TN is yet to start collecting funds.
l So far, total 287 districts in 11 mineral rich states are covered under
PMKKKY.
l Rs. 5817 Crores has been collected as on 31.12.2106.
l The details of DMF collections for major minerals, as reported by the States
is
53.
* - There are about 83 more lapsed applications which may become available
for auction in which the applicants have gone to the courts.
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Mantri Khanij Kalyan
Yojna) Scheme. The DMF
needs to be constituted
for Minor Minerals also
by the State Government.
The State Governments
should regularly monitor
collection of funds and
implementation of
schemes under DMF, to
give the maximum benefit
to local people. The State
Governments to prepare
the portal for PMKKKY on
the lines of the portal
developed by State
Government of Odisha.
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DMF Figures as on 31.12.2016
1 Goa Yes No 2 2 15.01. N/A 63.24 2016
2 Karnataka Yes Yes 30 30 11.01. 12.08. 2016 2016 209.09
3 Chhattisgarh Yes Yes 27 27 02.01. 02.01. 940.52 2016 2016
4 Odisha Yes No 30 30 18.08. N/A 1781.83 2015
5 Madhya Pradesh Yes Yes 51 51 15.05. N/A 859.77 2015
6 Jharkhand Yes No 24 24 22.03. N/A 983.37 2016
7 Rajasthan Yes Yes 33 33 31.05. 31.05. 527.12 2016 2016
8 Telangana Yes Yes 10 10 21.06. N/A 91.62 2016
9 Andhra Pradesh Yes No 13 13 14.03. 14.03. 2016 2016 127.6
10 Gujarat Yes Yes 33 32 01.04. 01.04. 116.96 2016 2016
11 Maharashtra Yes Yes 36 35 01.09. 01.09. 116.31 2016 2016
12 Tamilnadu No No 32 0 ------ ------ 0
Total 321 287 5817.43
S.No
State Whether rules for DMF notified
Total Districts
Total Number
of districts in which DMF has been set
up
Date of setting up of DMF
Total Amount
Collected (figures
are in Rs. crores)
For Major
Minerals
For Minor
Minerals
For Major
Minerals
For Minor
Minerals
l A national portal is also being prepared for monitoring implementation
of PMKKKY with the help of NISG.
l The contract awarded, stakeholder consultation is being done to
finalize the SRS
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The apprehensions raised on average sale price notified by IBM being v
particularly high in limestone has been countered by the successful
auction of limestone block at extremely high percentage of sharing of the
value of mineral dispatched up to 60.09 % in one of the blocks of
Rajasthan.
l Auction Blocks in pipeline: 2016-17& 2017-18
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In pipeline (2017-18)
State Ongoing Additional blocks Lapsed Total (2016-17) committed by applications the States under section 10A(2)© (not having court cases) *
Andhra Pradesh 7 2 9
Chhattisgarh 1 2 13 15
Gujarat 8 - 0
Jharkhand 8 22 30
Karnataka 10 15 25
Maharashtra 11 25 36
Madhya Pradesh - 5 2 7
Odisha 3 2 32 34
Rajasthan - 11 11
Tamil Nadu - 12 - 12
Telangana - 3 3
Total 12 68 114 182
Setting up of District
Mining Fund (DMF) -
The DMF will be set up in
all districts by the States.
Identifications and
implementation of
projects under DMF will
be done in line with the
PMKKKY (Prandhan
l The State Governments also have been empowered to constitute DMF for
Minor Minerals under the newly inserted section 15A in the MMDR Act.
l Till Jan, 2017 – of the 12 mineral rich states – all except TN, all have framed
Rules and established DMFs. TN is yet to start collecting funds.
l So far, total 287 districts in 11 mineral rich states are covered under
PMKKKY.
l Rs. 5817 Crores has been collected as on 31.12.2106.
l The details of DMF collections for major minerals, as reported by the States
is
53.
* - There are about 83 more lapsed applications which may become available
for auction in which the applicants have gone to the courts.
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Curbing Illegal Mining
through Mining
Surveillance System
(MSS) - The States are
required to get the field
verification done of the
trigger generated by the
MSS within the specified
time period of 7 days,
though the district level
officers. The district wise
nodal officers to whom
the triggers should be
sent may be registered
with the MSS. The State
governments will support
the Government of India
initiative of development
of Mining Surveillance
System (MSS) for major
minerals. The State
Governments to take up
the project of Satellite
Mapping and Digitization
for Minor Minerals by
January, 2017.
l In the initial phase, a total of 296 triggers across the country covering a total
area of 3994.87 hectares, have been generated in the MSS in October,
2016. The status of field verication of these triggers by the district/regional
mining officials of the State Government is as under -
Total triggers reports submitted – 198v
Number of confirmed unauthorized mine cases detected – 35v
Number of mining activities of minor mineral–50v
Number of excavation / Dumps of other mining activities – 100v
No of other than mining activities cases - 13v
l The initial results of the MSS have been encouraging. Total 296 triggers
were generated initially, which have successfully detected the mining
activity in more than 90 % cases and after the field inspections,
unauthorized mining was found in 18% of these. Inspired by its success, the
States are coming forward to implement this system for minor minerals.
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STATE WISE TRIGGERS WITH INSPECTION STATUS
State Total Trigger Total Inspection (%) Completion
ANDHRA PRADESH 29 20 68%
CHHATTISGARH 6 6 100%
GOA 42
GUJARAT 32 32 100%
HIMACHAL PRADESH 11
JHARKHAND 1
KARNATAKA 35 27 77%
MADHYA PRADESH 46 45 97%
MAHARASHTRA 8 5 62%
MEGHALAYA 8
ODISHA 20 14 70%
RAJASTHAN 23 14 60%
TAMIL NADU 29 29 100%
TELANGANA 6 6 100%
l No. of Unauthorized Mining Cases - 35
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Exploration Policy – The
mechanism/procedure to
be followed for reverse
auctioning/allotment of
exploration blocks under
the New Mineral
Exploration Policy will be
finalized by the Ministry
of Mines.
l National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP) has been announced by the
government in July, 2016 for -
Attracting private agencies through revenue sharing model.v
Generation and dissemination of baseline geo-scientific data by the govt. v
as public good.
Aero-geophysical survey of the whole country.v
Creation of a National Geoscience Data Repositoryv
l GSI has already identified 100 blocks for exploration for implementing such
schemes. SBICAP has been engaged as a transaction advisor to formulate
the revenue sharing mechanism. The distribution of 100 blocks being
planned is -
PSUs given 19 blocks v
GSI & MECL will be taking 30 each out of the available budget and NMET v
fund
21 blocks may be given to private explorers under incentive schemev
l To attract private sector participation in regional mineral exploration, NMEP
has provided for revenue sharing based incentive scheme. The Ministry has
approved a framework for engaging private exploration entities through an
incentive scheme based on the value of the mineral resources discovered.
NMET has initiated the process of empanelling Explorers under this
scheme.
A National Aero-Geophysical Mapping Programme (NAGMP) is being
undertaken by GSI of Rs.351 crore for the OGP area which is being funded
through NMET. NAGMP for acquiring critical magnetic and radiometric data of
the country for targeting concealed mineral deposits has been initiated. The
survey is scheduled to be flagged off on 07.04.2017. The acquired data is
expected to attract mineral explorers.
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Star Rating- The system
of Star Rating also to be
adopted by the State
Governments for minor
minerals.
55. No States have implemented the system of Star Rating for minor minerals
In CCEC on 3.2.2017, the States were asked to implement Star Rating System
for 'minor minerals' by the State Governments with the support of State Remote
Sensing Centres and the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) need to be expeditiously
implemented.
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Curbing Illegal Mining
through Mining
Surveillance System
(MSS) - The States are
required to get the field
verification done of the
trigger generated by the
MSS within the specified
time period of 7 days,
though the district level
officers. The district wise
nodal officers to whom
the triggers should be
sent may be registered
with the MSS. The State
governments will support
the Government of India
initiative of development
of Mining Surveillance
System (MSS) for major
minerals. The State
Governments to take up
the project of Satellite
Mapping and Digitization
for Minor Minerals by
January, 2017.
l In the initial phase, a total of 296 triggers across the country covering a total
area of 3994.87 hectares, have been generated in the MSS in October,
2016. The status of field verication of these triggers by the district/regional
mining officials of the State Government is as under -
Total triggers reports submitted – 198v
Number of confirmed unauthorized mine cases detected – 35v
Number of mining activities of minor mineral–50v
Number of excavation / Dumps of other mining activities – 100v
No of other than mining activities cases - 13v
l The initial results of the MSS have been encouraging. Total 296 triggers
were generated initially, which have successfully detected the mining
activity in more than 90 % cases and after the field inspections,
unauthorized mining was found in 18% of these. Inspired by its success, the
States are coming forward to implement this system for minor minerals.
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STATE WISE TRIGGERS WITH INSPECTION STATUS
State Total Trigger Total Inspection (%) Completion
ANDHRA PRADESH 29 20 68%
CHHATTISGARH 6 6 100%
GOA 42
GUJARAT 32 32 100%
HIMACHAL PRADESH 11
JHARKHAND 1
KARNATAKA 35 27 77%
MADHYA PRADESH 46 45 97%
MAHARASHTRA 8 5 62%
MEGHALAYA 8
ODISHA 20 14 70%
RAJASTHAN 23 14 60%
TAMIL NADU 29 29 100%
TELANGANA 6 6 100%
l No. of Unauthorized Mining Cases - 35
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Exploration Policy – The
mechanism/procedure to
be followed for reverse
auctioning/allotment of
exploration blocks under
the New Mineral
Exploration Policy will be
finalized by the Ministry
of Mines.
l National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP) has been announced by the
government in July, 2016 for -
Attracting private agencies through revenue sharing model.v
Generation and dissemination of baseline geo-scientific data by the govt. v
as public good.
Aero-geophysical survey of the whole country.v
Creation of a National Geoscience Data Repositoryv
l GSI has already identified 100 blocks for exploration for implementing such
schemes. SBICAP has been engaged as a transaction advisor to formulate
the revenue sharing mechanism. The distribution of 100 blocks being
planned is -
PSUs given 19 blocks v
GSI & MECL will be taking 30 each out of the available budget and NMET v
fund
21 blocks may be given to private explorers under incentive schemev
l To attract private sector participation in regional mineral exploration, NMEP
has provided for revenue sharing based incentive scheme. The Ministry has
approved a framework for engaging private exploration entities through an
incentive scheme based on the value of the mineral resources discovered.
NMET has initiated the process of empanelling Explorers under this
scheme.
A National Aero-Geophysical Mapping Programme (NAGMP) is being
undertaken by GSI of Rs.351 crore for the OGP area which is being funded
through NMET. NAGMP for acquiring critical magnetic and radiometric data of
the country for targeting concealed mineral deposits has been initiated. The
survey is scheduled to be flagged off on 07.04.2017. The acquired data is
expected to attract mineral explorers.
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Star Rating- The system
of Star Rating also to be
adopted by the State
Governments for minor
minerals.
55. No States have implemented the system of Star Rating for minor minerals
In CCEC on 3.2.2017, the States were asked to implement Star Rating System
for 'minor minerals' by the State Governments with the support of State Remote
Sensing Centres and the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) need to be expeditiously
implemented.
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Total leases in the Region No. of leases validated
State No. of Working No. of Total leases No. of No. of Total leases Mines Non-Working Working Mines Non-Working Mines Mines validated
Rajasthan 84 72 156 84 72 156
Karnataka 112 180 292 112 156 268
Kerala 10 2 12 10 2 12
Odisha 112 188 300 112 97 209
Tamilnadu 272 268 540 272 106 378
Himachal Pradesh 23 23 18 5 23
Uttrakhand 3 2 5 3 0 3
Haryana 0 4 4 0 0 0
Jammu & Kashmir 32 3 35 1 0 1
GOA 43 225 268 43 184 227
Maharashtra 75 83 158 75 43 118
Andhra Pradesh 156 251 407 156 21 177
Telengana 46 51 97 46 2 48
Madhya Pradesh 250 392 642 250 80 330
Uttar Pradesh 2 2 4 2 0 2
Jharkhand 83 78 161 83 49 132
Meghalaya 11 7 18 11 4 15
Assam 3 4 7 3 0 3
Sikkim 0 2 2 0 0 0
Manipur 0 1 1 0 0 0
West Bengal 0 1 1 0 1 1
Chattisgarh 114 83 197 114 83 197
Bihar 5 1 6 5 0 5
Gujarat 245 188 433 245 188 433
1658 2111 3769 1645 1093 2738
State wise MSS Issues : MAJOR MINERALS General
1. The State wise status of MSS trigger report submission is given in
Annexure -1
2. The State wise break up of MSS Trigger where Unauthorized Mining is confirmed by the States is given in Annexure-2
3. The state Wise Status of Lease plotted is given in the attached excel Sheet.
Himachal Pradesh
1. Total 11 Triggers were sent and so far none of the Triggers Field Verification report has been submitted. Field verification of these 11 triggers is to be submitted at the earliest.
2. Nodal Officer for MSS has not been nominated
3. 18 Non Working Mines- Khasra Plan with prominent permanent features is required to be provided as IBM do not have plan in respect of these mines.
Odisha
1. Total 20 Triggers were sent and so far Field Verification reports of only 10 have been submitted. Field verification of these remaining 10 triggers is to be submitted at the
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Trigger No State District Village Inspection Results
APR01 ANDHRA PRADESH Kurnool GORANTLA Unauthorized Mining Case
APR03 ANDHRA PRADESH Srikakulam null Unauthorized Mining Case
APR04 ANDHRA PRADESH Srikakulam TONANGI Unauthorized Mining Case
APR07 ANDHRA PRADESH Prakasam Mirzapeta Unauthorized Mining Case
CHG03 CHHATTISGARH Raipur KATHIYA Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ01 GUJARAT Jamnagar RAN Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ03 GUJARAT Porbandar ADITYANA (CT) Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ04 GUJARAT Jamnagar RAN Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ06 GUJARAT Jamnagar PACHHATAR Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ07 GUJARAT Jamnagar MEVASA Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ09 GUJARAT Jamnagar VIRPUR Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ10 GUJARAT Jamnagar BHOGAT Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ11 GUJARAT Jamnagar PATAN Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ13 GUJARAT Porbandar RANAVAV (M) Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ18 GUJARAT Junagadh ANKOLALI Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ22 GUJARAT Porbandar BOKHIRA Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ24 GUJARAT Junagadh ANKOLALI Unauthorized Mining Case
KARB01 KARNATAKA Raichur MADRAINAKOTA Unauthorized Mining Case
MPR04 MADHYA PRADESH Neemuch SUBAKHERA Unauthorized Mining Case
MPR23 MADHYA PRADESH Katni CHHAIGARA Unauthorized Mining Case
MPR29 MADHYA PRADESH Satna DEVMAUDALDAL Unauthorized Mining Case
MPR35 MADHYA PRADESH Katni KHIRWA Unauthorized Mining Case
MPR44 MADHYA PRADESH Balaghat RAWAIBANDI Unauthorized Mining Case
MSH05 MAHARASHTRA Nagpur BHANDARBODI Unauthorized Mining Case
RAJA04 RAJASTHAN Nagaur MADPURA Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN12 TAMIL NADU Salem CHETTICHCHAVADI Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN13 TAMIL NADU Salem CHETTICHCHAVADI Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN17 TAMIL NADU Salem KONDAMANAYAKKANPATTI Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN22 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli VIJAYAPATI (KIZUR) Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN23 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli VIJAYAPATI (KIZUR) Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN24 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli ABHISHEKAPATTI Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN25 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli RAMAYANPATTI Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN26 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli TENKULAM Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN27 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli NARANAMMALPURAM Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN29 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli MARADAI Unauthorized Mining Case
l Plotting and Validation of Major Mineral Leases
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Total leases in the Region No. of leases validated
State No. of Working No. of Total leases No. of No. of Total leases Mines Non-Working Working Mines Non-Working Mines Mines validated
Rajasthan 84 72 156 84 72 156
Karnataka 112 180 292 112 156 268
Kerala 10 2 12 10 2 12
Odisha 112 188 300 112 97 209
Tamilnadu 272 268 540 272 106 378
Himachal Pradesh 23 23 18 5 23
Uttrakhand 3 2 5 3 0 3
Haryana 0 4 4 0 0 0
Jammu & Kashmir 32 3 35 1 0 1
GOA 43 225 268 43 184 227
Maharashtra 75 83 158 75 43 118
Andhra Pradesh 156 251 407 156 21 177
Telengana 46 51 97 46 2 48
Madhya Pradesh 250 392 642 250 80 330
Uttar Pradesh 2 2 4 2 0 2
Jharkhand 83 78 161 83 49 132
Meghalaya 11 7 18 11 4 15
Assam 3 4 7 3 0 3
Sikkim 0 2 2 0 0 0
Manipur 0 1 1 0 0 0
West Bengal 0 1 1 0 1 1
Chattisgarh 114 83 197 114 83 197
Bihar 5 1 6 5 0 5
Gujarat 245 188 433 245 188 433
1658 2111 3769 1645 1093 2738
State wise MSS Issues : MAJOR MINERALS General
1. The State wise status of MSS trigger report submission is given in
Annexure -1
2. The State wise break up of MSS Trigger where Unauthorized Mining is confirmed by the States is given in Annexure-2
3. The state Wise Status of Lease plotted is given in the attached excel Sheet.
Himachal Pradesh
1. Total 11 Triggers were sent and so far none of the Triggers Field Verification report has been submitted. Field verification of these 11 triggers is to be submitted at the earliest.
2. Nodal Officer for MSS has not been nominated
3. 18 Non Working Mines- Khasra Plan with prominent permanent features is required to be provided as IBM do not have plan in respect of these mines.
Odisha
1. Total 20 Triggers were sent and so far Field Verification reports of only 10 have been submitted. Field verification of these remaining 10 triggers is to be submitted at the
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Trigger No State District Village Inspection Results
APR01 ANDHRA PRADESH Kurnool GORANTLA Unauthorized Mining Case
APR03 ANDHRA PRADESH Srikakulam null Unauthorized Mining Case
APR04 ANDHRA PRADESH Srikakulam TONANGI Unauthorized Mining Case
APR07 ANDHRA PRADESH Prakasam Mirzapeta Unauthorized Mining Case
CHG03 CHHATTISGARH Raipur KATHIYA Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ01 GUJARAT Jamnagar RAN Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ03 GUJARAT Porbandar ADITYANA (CT) Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ04 GUJARAT Jamnagar RAN Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ06 GUJARAT Jamnagar PACHHATAR Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ07 GUJARAT Jamnagar MEVASA Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ09 GUJARAT Jamnagar VIRPUR Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ10 GUJARAT Jamnagar BHOGAT Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ11 GUJARAT Jamnagar PATAN Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ13 GUJARAT Porbandar RANAVAV (M) Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ18 GUJARAT Junagadh ANKOLALI Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ22 GUJARAT Porbandar BOKHIRA Unauthorized Mining Case
GUJ24 GUJARAT Junagadh ANKOLALI Unauthorized Mining Case
KARB01 KARNATAKA Raichur MADRAINAKOTA Unauthorized Mining Case
MPR04 MADHYA PRADESH Neemuch SUBAKHERA Unauthorized Mining Case
MPR23 MADHYA PRADESH Katni CHHAIGARA Unauthorized Mining Case
MPR29 MADHYA PRADESH Satna DEVMAUDALDAL Unauthorized Mining Case
MPR35 MADHYA PRADESH Katni KHIRWA Unauthorized Mining Case
MPR44 MADHYA PRADESH Balaghat RAWAIBANDI Unauthorized Mining Case
MSH05 MAHARASHTRA Nagpur BHANDARBODI Unauthorized Mining Case
RAJA04 RAJASTHAN Nagaur MADPURA Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN12 TAMIL NADU Salem CHETTICHCHAVADI Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN13 TAMIL NADU Salem CHETTICHCHAVADI Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN17 TAMIL NADU Salem KONDAMANAYAKKANPATTI Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN22 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli VIJAYAPATI (KIZUR) Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN23 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli VIJAYAPATI (KIZUR) Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN24 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli ABHISHEKAPATTI Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN25 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli RAMAYANPATTI Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN26 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli TENKULAM Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN27 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli NARANAMMALPURAM Unauthorized Mining Case
TMN29 TAMIL NADU Tirunelveli MARADAI Unauthorized Mining Case
l Plotting and Validation of Major Mineral Leases
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Minor mineral rules -
Transparent systems for
grant of mineral
concessions for minor
minerals will be adopted
by the States, so that the
directives issued by the
Ministry, under 20A,
should be in place by
December, 2016.
l Pursuant to the Supreme Court judgment dated 27/02/2012 in Deepak
Kumar's Case (OA No. 12-13 of 2011 in Special Leave Petition (C) No.
19628-19629 of 2009), a clearance under the Environment Protection Act,
1986, was made mandatory in respect of all minor minerals irrespective of
the area of the mining lease. The Ministry of Mines has prepared draft
guidelines for mining of minor minerals which was circulated to the state
governments. The action had to be taken by the States in response to the
directive issued by the Ministry under 20A to implement transparent
systems for giving minor mineral concessions, especially in the light of
Minister of Mines DO letter no 16/119/2015-M.VI/220 dt. 24.11.2015 to the
Chief Minister of the States.
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Processing of saved
Mining Lease
Applications before 11th
January, 2017 - The
State Governments will
expedite the decisions on
cases pending for action
or decisions, on their
part, in respect to the
mining lease applications
which were saved by
Section 10A (2) (c) of the
MMDR Act, subject to
fulfillment of the
conditions of the
previous approval or of
the letter of intent, with
the time line up to 11th
January, 2017.
Efforts made by the Ministry of Mines for expediting the cases of mining lease applications saved under section 10A(2)© of the MMDR Act inserted amendment with effect from 12th Jan, 2015
l The Mining Lease (ML) applications which have been saved under Section 10A(2)© of the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) (MMDR) Act 2015, if not granted before 11.01.2017, would suo motu lapse.
l The Ministry of Mines had made serious efforts to expedite all such cases where the mining plan was sanctioned but cases were pending because of procedural delays in getting statutory clearances like forest clearances, environment clearances etc. Their expeditious processing was important as these mining leases, which are under process of acquiring clearances, if granted, would contribute in enhancing the mineral production in the immediate future for accelerating the development process in the country and increasing the national wealth. These efforts to facilitate the stakeholders in getting clearances and approvals, highlight the initiatives taken for good, citizen centric and responsible governance.
l The Ministry of Mines in its endeavour to expedite such cases of Mining Leases, has organised several rounds of discussions with the State Governments, concerned Central Government ministries & departments and also with the project proponents. The Ministry of Mines has coordinated with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Ministry of Law & Justice (MoL&J), Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) and other concerned departments, to facilitate the State Governments to be able to grant the lease expeditiously in such cases pending because of EC, FC and settlement of forest rights.
Outcome
l At the time of amendment of MMDR Act in 2015, total 333 such cases were saved. During the intervening period of 2 years, nearly mining leases of 102 cases have been granted, which means 231 cases have stand lapsed on 12th Jan., 2017.
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earliest.
2. Nodal Officer for MSS has not been nominated
3. 18 Non Working Mines- Khasra Plan with prominent permanent features is required to be provided as IBM do not have plan in respect of these mines.
Goa
1. Total 42 Triggers were sent and so far none of the Triggers Field Verification report has been submitted. Field verification of these 42 triggers is to be submitted at the earliest.
2. Nodal Officer for MSS has not been nominated
3. 41 Non Working Mines- Khasra Plan with prominent permanent features is required to be provided as IBM do not have plan in respect of these mines.
Meghalaya
1. Total 8 Triggers were sent and so far none of the Triggers Field Verification report has been submitted. Field verification of these 8 triggers is to be submitted at the earliest.
2. Nodal Officer for MSS has not been nominated
3. 03 Non Working Mines- Khasra Plan with prominent permanent features is required to be provided as IBM do not have plan in respect of these mines.
Rajasthan
1. Total 23 Triggers were sent and so far Field Verification reports of only 13 have been submitted. Field verification of these remaing10 triggers is to be submitted at the earliest.
2. Nodal Officer for MSS has not been nominated.
Jammu & Kashmir
1. The data in respect of 34 major minerals mines is to be provided and officers to be deputed to BISAG to get them plotted and do the validation of the plotted leases.
Gujarat
1. Two complaints of unauthorized mining from Citizen were received and same forwarded to the State for the field verification of the same. The field verification report is yet to be received.
Andhra Pradesh
1. Total 29 Triggers were sent and so far Field Verification reports of only 20 have been submitted. Field verification of these remaining 09 triggers is to be submitted at the earliest
MINOR MINERALS
None of the States have sent have sent their officer for getting their lease plotted in MSS. All the State may be requested to send their officers along with Khasra plan showing the permanent features and lease demarcation done on it.
For the State of Haryana, 26 lease maps were collected and same were plotted in MSS,
However no officer has come to validate them.
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Minor mineral rules -
Transparent systems for
grant of mineral
concessions for minor
minerals will be adopted
by the States, so that the
directives issued by the
Ministry, under 20A,
should be in place by
December, 2016.
l Pursuant to the Supreme Court judgment dated 27/02/2012 in Deepak
Kumar's Case (OA No. 12-13 of 2011 in Special Leave Petition (C) No.
19628-19629 of 2009), a clearance under the Environment Protection Act,
1986, was made mandatory in respect of all minor minerals irrespective of
the area of the mining lease. The Ministry of Mines has prepared draft
guidelines for mining of minor minerals which was circulated to the state
governments. The action had to be taken by the States in response to the
directive issued by the Ministry under 20A to implement transparent
systems for giving minor mineral concessions, especially in the light of
Minister of Mines DO letter no 16/119/2015-M.VI/220 dt. 24.11.2015 to the
Chief Minister of the States.
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57.
Processing of saved
Mining Lease
Applications before 11th
January, 2017 - The
State Governments will
expedite the decisions on
cases pending for action
or decisions, on their
part, in respect to the
mining lease applications
which were saved by
Section 10A (2) (c) of the
MMDR Act, subject to
fulfillment of the
conditions of the
previous approval or of
the letter of intent, with
the time line up to 11th
January, 2017.
Efforts made by the Ministry of Mines for expediting the cases of mining lease applications saved under section 10A(2)© of the MMDR Act inserted amendment with effect from 12th Jan, 2015
l The Mining Lease (ML) applications which have been saved under Section 10A(2)© of the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) (MMDR) Act 2015, if not granted before 11.01.2017, would suo motu lapse.
l The Ministry of Mines had made serious efforts to expedite all such cases where the mining plan was sanctioned but cases were pending because of procedural delays in getting statutory clearances like forest clearances, environment clearances etc. Their expeditious processing was important as these mining leases, which are under process of acquiring clearances, if granted, would contribute in enhancing the mineral production in the immediate future for accelerating the development process in the country and increasing the national wealth. These efforts to facilitate the stakeholders in getting clearances and approvals, highlight the initiatives taken for good, citizen centric and responsible governance.
l The Ministry of Mines in its endeavour to expedite such cases of Mining Leases, has organised several rounds of discussions with the State Governments, concerned Central Government ministries & departments and also with the project proponents. The Ministry of Mines has coordinated with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Ministry of Law & Justice (MoL&J), Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) and other concerned departments, to facilitate the State Governments to be able to grant the lease expeditiously in such cases pending because of EC, FC and settlement of forest rights.
Outcome
l At the time of amendment of MMDR Act in 2015, total 333 such cases were saved. During the intervening period of 2 years, nearly mining leases of 102 cases have been granted, which means 231 cases have stand lapsed on 12th Jan., 2017.
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earliest.
2. Nodal Officer for MSS has not been nominated
3. 18 Non Working Mines- Khasra Plan with prominent permanent features is required to be provided as IBM do not have plan in respect of these mines.
Goa
1. Total 42 Triggers were sent and so far none of the Triggers Field Verification report has been submitted. Field verification of these 42 triggers is to be submitted at the earliest.
2. Nodal Officer for MSS has not been nominated
3. 41 Non Working Mines- Khasra Plan with prominent permanent features is required to be provided as IBM do not have plan in respect of these mines.
Meghalaya
1. Total 8 Triggers were sent and so far none of the Triggers Field Verification report has been submitted. Field verification of these 8 triggers is to be submitted at the earliest.
2. Nodal Officer for MSS has not been nominated
3. 03 Non Working Mines- Khasra Plan with prominent permanent features is required to be provided as IBM do not have plan in respect of these mines.
Rajasthan
1. Total 23 Triggers were sent and so far Field Verification reports of only 13 have been submitted. Field verification of these remaing10 triggers is to be submitted at the earliest.
2. Nodal Officer for MSS has not been nominated.
Jammu & Kashmir
1. The data in respect of 34 major minerals mines is to be provided and officers to be deputed to BISAG to get them plotted and do the validation of the plotted leases.
Gujarat
1. Two complaints of unauthorized mining from Citizen were received and same forwarded to the State for the field verification of the same. The field verification report is yet to be received.
Andhra Pradesh
1. Total 29 Triggers were sent and so far Field Verification reports of only 20 have been submitted. Field verification of these remaining 09 triggers is to be submitted at the earliest
MINOR MINERALS
None of the States have sent have sent their officer for getting their lease plotted in MSS. All the State may be requested to send their officers along with Khasra plan showing the permanent features and lease demarcation done on it.
For the State of Haryana, 26 lease maps were collected and same were plotted in MSS,
However no officer has come to validate them.
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States
Total number of cases in the State as on 2.01.2015, which were saved under Section 10A(2)(c)
14 32 3 16 35 59 22 36 62 34 15 5 333
No action by Project Proponent (PP) (List 1)
1 8 21 12 13 4 59
Total No. of Cases where MP was not available
7 10 21 4 12 16 8 5 83
Decision of State Govt. (Mining Department, District Adm., etc.) (List 2)
5 1 2 14 11 49 15 5 102
Cases where EC was required for grant of lease
Total 11 32 35 36 12 7 5 138
Cases where EC was available
6 1 1 5 8 21
Cases where EC was under process
1 5 1 2 31 1 41
Cases where FC was required for grant of lease
Total 2 14 24 8 39 87
Cases where FC was available
1 1 2
Cases where FC was under process
13 6 8 26 53
Cases where lease was executed and registered
2 13 13 2 12 8 16 20 14 2 102
Cases where lease was executed but not registered
4 3 7
cases where grant order where issued under rule 8(2) of M(OTAHEM) CR, 2016
6 18 1 15 3 10 12 11 18 24 14 5 137
cases where all conditions of LoI/ Prior Approval were fulfilled by the Project Proponent
6 7 2 1 11 18 14 5 64
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3 8 33 11 44 99
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6 6 1 5 1 5 25
No. of cases where Difficulty Order for EC was utilised
3 7 1 13 4 32
Cases where FC was required for grant of lease
Cases where FC was obtained from 12.01.2015 to 11.01.2017 u/s 2(ii) of FCA
1 1 2
Cases where FC was obtained from 12.01.2015 to 11.01.2017 u/s 2(iii) of FCA
5 12 (only
8 executed)
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Total number of cases in the State as on 2.01.2015, which were saved under Section 10A(2)(c)
14 32 3 16 35 59 22 36 62 34 15 5 333
No action by Project Proponent (PP) (List 1)
1 8 21 12 13 4 59
Total No. of Cases where MP was not available
7 10 21 4 12 16 8 5 83
Decision of State Govt. (Mining Department, District Adm., etc.) (List 2)
5 1 2 14 11 49 15 5 102
Cases where EC was required for grant of lease
Total 11 32 35 36 12 7 5 138
Cases where EC was available
6 1 1 5 8 21
Cases where EC was under process
1 5 1 2 31 1 41
Cases where FC was required for grant of lease
Total 2 14 24 8 39 87
Cases where FC was available
1 1 2
Cases where FC was under process
13 6 8 26 53
Cases where lease was executed and registered
2 13 13 2 12 8 16 20 14 2 102
Cases where lease was executed but not registered
4 3 7
cases where grant order where issued under rule 8(2) of M(OTAHEM) CR, 2016
6 18 1 15 3 10 12 11 18 24 14 5 137
cases where all conditions of LoI/ Prior Approval were fulfilled by the Project Proponent
6 7 2 1 11 18 14 5 64
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3 3 21 22 12 13 1 75
Total number of left over cases pending for processing or under process with the State Government
2* 5 33 1 11 12 62
Total number of left over cases u/s 10A(2)(c) in the States
3 8 33 11 44 99
Cases where EC was obtained
Cases where EC was obtained from 12.01.2015 to 04.01.2017
6 6 1 5 1 5 25
No. of cases where Difficulty Order for EC was utilised
3 7 1 13 4 32
Cases where FC was required for grant of lease
Cases where FC was obtained from 12.01.2015 to 11.01.2017 u/s 2(ii) of FCA
1 1 2
Cases where FC was obtained from 12.01.2015 to 11.01.2017 u/s 2(iii) of FCA
5 12 (only
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Cases which could not be executd due to pending FC
7 6 21 6 8 15 2 65
Court Cases
Total no. of applicants saved u/s 10A(2)(c), filed court cases
5 8 4 10 11 2 40
Total No. of applicants file court case against the timeline of 2 years
5 8 10 23
No. of applicants filed court against the provision of Rule 8 of M(OTAHEM) CR, 2016
2 8 10 11 31
Cases in which could not be executed
12 19 3 3 33 59 10 28 46 14 1 3 231
Cases in which even the grant order was not made
8 14 2 1 32 49 10 25 44 10 1 0 196
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Cases which could not be executd due to pending FC
7 6 21 6 8 15 2 65
Court Cases
Total no. of applicants saved u/s 10A(2)(c), filed court cases
5 8 4 10 11 2 40
Total No. of applicants file court case against the timeline of 2 years
5 8 10 23
No. of applicants filed court against the provision of Rule 8 of M(OTAHEM) CR, 2016
2 8 10 11 31
Cases in which could not be executed
12 19 3 3 33 59 10 28 46 14 1 3 231
Cases in which even the grant order was not made
8 14 2 1 32 49 10 25 44 10 1 0 196
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1.1 STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLAN FOR 100% HOUSEHOLD
ELECTRIFICATION AND SMART METERING
Background
1. Section 6 of The Electricity Act 2003 stipulates that "The concerned State Government and the Central Government shall jointly endeavour to provide access to electricity to all areas including villages and
hamlets through rural electricity infrastructure and electrification of households". National Electricity
Policy also states that "Government recognizes the need for providing necessary capital subsidy and soft
long-term debt finances for investment in rural electrification as this would reduce the cost of supply in
rural areas. Adequate funds would need to be made available for the same through the Plan process".
Government of India, through its policies and programmes, is committed to provide access to electricity
to all and also to ensure quality & reliable power supply at reasonable price. Government of India launched
'DeenDayalUpadhaya Gram JyotiYojana' (DDUGJY) for rural areas with the objectives of (i) Village
Electrification; (ii) Providing access to households; (iii) Feeder Separation; (iv) Strengthening of sub-
transmission and distribution network and (v) Metering. The ongoing rural electrification projects of
erstwhile scheme have been subsumed in this new scheme as Rural Electrification (RE) Component. The
scheme has a total outlay of Rs. 75,893 crore with a budgetary support of Rs. 63,027 crore from
Government of India including RE component. Projects with approved outlay have been already
sanctioned to the States and are in various stages of implementation by the State DISCOMs / Power
Deptt..
Government of India have also taken up a joint initiative with all States/UTs for preparation of State
specific action plan for providing 24x7 power supply to all households/homes, industrial & commercial
consumers and adequate supply of power to Agricultural consumers as per State policy. This initiative
aims at ensuring uninterrupted supply of quality power to existing consumers and providing access to
electricity to all unconnected consumers by 2019 in a phased manner. All States/UTs have already
concluded this exercise.
MOVING TOWARDS UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY - STEPS TAKEN UP
SO FAR
As a first step, electrification of all remaining un-electrified villages has been taken in mission mode under
DDUGJY. Consequent upon call of Hon'ble Prime Minister on 15th August 2015 to electrify all remaining
about 18,500 un-electrified villages in the country within 1000 days, the Ministry of Power and REC in
association with all the stakeholders; formulated the roadmap to achieve this target and several new
initiatives were taken up. The new initiatives mainly include (i) Online monitoring of progress of RE (ii)
1. 24 X 7 POWER FOR ALL
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1.1 STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLAN FOR 100% HOUSEHOLD
ELECTRIFICATION AND SMART METERING
Background
1. Section 6 of The Electricity Act 2003 stipulates that "The concerned State Government and the Central Government shall jointly endeavour to provide access to electricity to all areas including villages and
hamlets through rural electricity infrastructure and electrification of households". National Electricity
Policy also states that "Government recognizes the need for providing necessary capital subsidy and soft
long-term debt finances for investment in rural electrification as this would reduce the cost of supply in
rural areas. Adequate funds would need to be made available for the same through the Plan process".
Government of India, through its policies and programmes, is committed to provide access to electricity
to all and also to ensure quality & reliable power supply at reasonable price. Government of India launched
'DeenDayalUpadhaya Gram JyotiYojana' (DDUGJY) for rural areas with the objectives of (i) Village
Electrification; (ii) Providing access to households; (iii) Feeder Separation; (iv) Strengthening of sub-
transmission and distribution network and (v) Metering. The ongoing rural electrification projects of
erstwhile scheme have been subsumed in this new scheme as Rural Electrification (RE) Component. The
scheme has a total outlay of Rs. 75,893 crore with a budgetary support of Rs. 63,027 crore from
Government of India including RE component. Projects with approved outlay have been already
sanctioned to the States and are in various stages of implementation by the State DISCOMs / Power
Deptt..
Government of India have also taken up a joint initiative with all States/UTs for preparation of State
specific action plan for providing 24x7 power supply to all households/homes, industrial & commercial
consumers and adequate supply of power to Agricultural consumers as per State policy. This initiative
aims at ensuring uninterrupted supply of quality power to existing consumers and providing access to
electricity to all unconnected consumers by 2019 in a phased manner. All States/UTs have already
concluded this exercise.
MOVING TOWARDS UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY - STEPS TAKEN UP
SO FAR
As a first step, electrification of all remaining un-electrified villages has been taken in mission mode under
DDUGJY. Consequent upon call of Hon'ble Prime Minister on 15th August 2015 to electrify all remaining
about 18,500 un-electrified villages in the country within 1000 days, the Ministry of Power and REC in
association with all the stakeholders; formulated the roadmap to achieve this target and several new
initiatives were taken up. The new initiatives mainly include (i) Online monitoring of progress of RE (ii)
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Milestone based progress monitoring (ii) Deployment of Gram VidyutAbhiyantas (GVAs) by REC (iii)
Regular fields visits to capture progress along with photographs (iv) Coordination amongst
stakeholders. The new initiatives taken up for developing innovative monitoring mechanism for
monitoring of electrification of un-electrified villages spread across various parts of the country has
yielded promising results in the recent past. The proactive approach, incredible efforts and adaptability to
innovative monitoring mechanism demonstrated by all the stakeholders has infused new momentum in
implementation of DDUGJY. As on 01.04.2017, only 4492 villages are remaining to be electrified.
Cooperation of States is solicited in this endeavor.
The next step in this direction is to ensure availability of adequate electricity infrastructure in all the
habitations associated with the villages to provide access to electricity to all households.
REC had taken up a massive exercise with all States to assess habitations-wise base line data on
household electrification which has since been finalized. The details of new projects sanctioned under
DDUGJY which are under process of tendering and award of contracts by the States for execution of
works and also RE component projects which are already under implementation in various stages, are
also available online. In line with milestone based monitoring of un-electrified villages, the entire process
of electrification of habitations to provide access to households has also been divide into following 8
milestones :
A Citizen Engagement Window 'SAMVAD' has also been created in the GARV APP to enhance
participation of public at large. The people of the country can contribute in the programme by providing
their feedback and suggestions which shall be automatically forwarded to the concerned Superintending
Engineer(s) of DISCOMs on their Dashboard.
All States, in the Power Ministers conference held in Goa in June 2016, have agreed to the following
timelines to provide access to all households in the respective States. State-wise details of target and
present status are as under:
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M1 Sanction
M2 Award
M3 Survey completed
M4 Material receipt at site
M5 Work ongoing
M6 Work completed
M7 Creation of DT capacity for 100% households
M8 Electrification of 100% households
Present status of access to electricity to rural household
Out of total about 1786.02 Lakh rural households, 1324.88 lakh households are electrified and remaining
un-electrified households works out to be about 461.14 Lakh.
State-wise details are enclosed at Annexure-I.
S.No. State Target Present Status of HH Electrification
1. West Bengal , Haryana, March 2017 West Bengal (99%), Haryana (79%),
Kerala, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala (99%), Goa (100%),
Tamil Nadu and UTs Himachal (99%), Tamil Nadu (100%)
2. Maharashtra, Telangana March 2017 (Except Maharashtra (80%), Telengana (82%),
and Chhattisgarh LWE Areas)March Chhattisgarh (86^%)
2018 (LWE Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017 J&K (79%)
4. Sikkim March 2018 Sikkim (85%)
5. Assam, Odisha, Rajasthan, March 2018 Assam (53%), Odisha (55%),
Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan (75%), MP (60%)
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by Bihar (45%)
March 2017 and all
remaining households
by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by UP (48%)
March 2018 and balance
by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand December 2017 Uttarakhand (87%)
9. Other remaining States December 2017 AP, Gujarat, Punjab (100%)
Arunachal Pr (74%), Manipur (75%),
Meghalaya (70%), Mizoram(94%),
Nagaland(45%), Tripura (72%)
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Milestone based progress monitoring (ii) Deployment of Gram VidyutAbhiyantas (GVAs) by REC (iii)
Regular fields visits to capture progress along with photographs (iv) Coordination amongst
stakeholders. The new initiatives taken up for developing innovative monitoring mechanism for
monitoring of electrification of un-electrified villages spread across various parts of the country has
yielded promising results in the recent past. The proactive approach, incredible efforts and adaptability to
innovative monitoring mechanism demonstrated by all the stakeholders has infused new momentum in
implementation of DDUGJY. As on 01.04.2017, only 4492 villages are remaining to be electrified.
Cooperation of States is solicited in this endeavor.
The next step in this direction is to ensure availability of adequate electricity infrastructure in all the
habitations associated with the villages to provide access to electricity to all households.
REC had taken up a massive exercise with all States to assess habitations-wise base line data on
household electrification which has since been finalized. The details of new projects sanctioned under
DDUGJY which are under process of tendering and award of contracts by the States for execution of
works and also RE component projects which are already under implementation in various stages, are
also available online. In line with milestone based monitoring of un-electrified villages, the entire process
of electrification of habitations to provide access to households has also been divide into following 8
milestones :
A Citizen Engagement Window 'SAMVAD' has also been created in the GARV APP to enhance
participation of public at large. The people of the country can contribute in the programme by providing
their feedback and suggestions which shall be automatically forwarded to the concerned Superintending
Engineer(s) of DISCOMs on their Dashboard.
All States, in the Power Ministers conference held in Goa in June 2016, have agreed to the following
timelines to provide access to all households in the respective States. State-wise details of target and
present status are as under:
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M1 Sanction
M2 Award
M3 Survey completed
M4 Material receipt at site
M5 Work ongoing
M6 Work completed
M7 Creation of DT capacity for 100% households
M8 Electrification of 100% households
Present status of access to electricity to rural household
Out of total about 1786.02 Lakh rural households, 1324.88 lakh households are electrified and remaining
un-electrified households works out to be about 461.14 Lakh.
State-wise details are enclosed at Annexure-I.
S.No. State Target Present Status of HH Electrification
1. West Bengal , Haryana, March 2017 West Bengal (99%), Haryana (79%),
Kerala, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala (99%), Goa (100%),
Tamil Nadu and UTs Himachal (99%), Tamil Nadu (100%)
2. Maharashtra, Telangana March 2017 (Except Maharashtra (80%), Telengana (82%),
and Chhattisgarh LWE Areas)March Chhattisgarh (86^%)
2018 (LWE Areas)
3. Jammu & Kashmir 15th August 2017 J&K (79%)
4. Sikkim March 2018 Sikkim (85%)
5. Assam, Odisha, Rajasthan, March 2018 Assam (53%), Odisha (55%),
Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan (75%), MP (60%)
6. Bihar 20 lakh Households by Bihar (45%)
March 2017 and all
remaining households
by December 2018
7. Uttar Pradesh 90 Lakh Households by UP (48%)
March 2018 and balance
by March 2019
8. Uttarakhand December 2017 Uttarakhand (87%)
9. Other remaining States December 2017 AP, Gujarat, Punjab (100%)
Arunachal Pr (74%), Manipur (75%),
Meghalaya (70%), Mizoram(94%),
Nagaland(45%), Tripura (72%)
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There are few States, Gujarat; Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Tamilnadu and Goa which have achieved 100%
household electrification and States of Kerala, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram have achieved
household electrification level of more than 90%. At the same time States of Bihar, UP, Jharkhand and Nagaland
are below 50% level as far as household electrification is concerned. Out of total remaining un-electrified
households (about 460 lakh), more than 90% of these un-electrified households are covered in 9 States namely
Bihar (67.15 Lakh, 15%), UP(155.35 Lakh, 34%), Maharashtra (28.15 Lakh, 6%), Madhya Pradesh (45.90
lakh, 10%), Odisha (36.41 Lakh, 8%), Jharkhand (34.28 Lakh, 7%), Assam (22.51 Lakh, 5%), Rajasthan
(22.33 Lakh, 5%) and Karnataka (12.13 Lakh, 3%). The remaining un-electrified households are spread across
the country in more than 5 Lakh villages.
Providing access to households under DDUGJY
Providing access to electricity to households involves two major steps (i) Creation of adequate electricity
infrastructure to facilitate connectivity and (ii) Providing last mile connectivity / service connections to
prospective consumers/households. Once access is provided to the households, supply of adequate power
with desired quality & reliability and ensuring timely billing and collection of revenue by the State DISCOMs /
Power Deptt. is equally important for sustainable operations and maintenance. To ensure adequacy of
infrastructure in already electrified villages, intensive electrification of such villages has also been taken up
under DDUGJY. Out of total 7,63,251 villages sanctioned for intensive electrification under DDUGJY, Intensive
electrification in 4,14,563 villages has been completed as on 31.03.2017. State-wise details on intensive
electrification of villages are enclosed at Annexure-II.
An amount of Rs. 20665.43 Crore is available under sanctioned projects of RE Component under DDUGJY.
New projects covering strengthening & augmentation of existing infrastructure including providing access to
household, feeder separation, metering etc. with total cost of Rs. 42,553 crore have been sanctioned to 32
States/UTs. The States are in the process of tendering and award of contracts for execution of rural
electrification works covered under these projects. We believe that the issue of adequacy of infrastructure is
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being effectively addressed under DDUGJY. State-wise status of details of availability of funds under DDUGJY
projects for various components of rural electrification works are enclosed at Annexure-III.
Providing last mile connectivity to the households i.e. release of service connections to households is the
responsibility of concerned State DISCOM / Power Deptt. Under DDUGJY, GOI is providing free electricity
connections to BPL households. Out of total 432.11 Lakh free BPL connections sanctioned under DDUGJY, free
electricity connections to 254.68 Lakh BPL households have been provided as on 31.03.2017. The State-wise
details are enclosed at Annexure-IV. The APL households are expected to obtain electricity connections from
the concerned State DISCOM / Power Deptt. by paying applicable connection charges as per their norms.
States have started updating progress on GARV App. Out of 652 districts of 30 States, ata has been validated by
22 States in respect of 419 districts. Progress on household electrification has been updated by 16 States in 230
districts. State-wise details are enclosed at Annexure-V.
Challenges
The remaining un-electrified households are spread across the country in more than 5 Lakh villages and
reaching all these villages, creating infrastructure and releasing connections to households in a time bound
manner is a mammoth task. Completion of this task would require unprecedented efforts by all the stakeholder;
particularly the State DISCOMs/Power Deptt.. Timely completion of works under the sanctioned projects by the
State DISCOMs / Power Deptt. is a challenge keeping in view the past performance of implementing agencies.
Under DDUGJY, GOI is providing free electricity connections to BPL households but if the field reports are
believed many BPL households are not willing to take connections because of the fear of high amount bills likely
to be received by them and its payment.
Quality, reliability, quantity and timings of power supply are also cited as reasons for not showing interest in
taking electricity connections. Another reason, which has been mainly noticed recently in case of Uttar Pradesh,
is of 'Katia Connections' and rampant direct theft of electricity.
CEEW (COUNCIL ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER ) has carried out a study in six States namely Bihar;
Jharkhand; Madhya Pr.; Odisha; UP and West Bengal to capture the state of access to electricity to households
and also to categorize the reasons for deprivation and identify the bottlenecks in ensuring electricity access to
households. Major finding and insights of the study are as under :
(i) While the most often reported reason for a household remaining un-electrified is the unavailability of grid
infrastructure required for a connection, other issues such as unreliability of the supply or unaffordability
of the initial cost/ monthly expenditure also pose a challenge for a significant proportion of households.
(ii) Affordability emerges as an issue for most of the states, both for upfront connection cost and recurring
monthly expenditures. There is need for the relevant stakeholders to understand the impact of the cost of
connection as well as the awareness about this cost. Incorrect information about the cost of connection
can often lead households to believe these costs to be prohibitive and choosing to remain un-electrified.
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There are few States, Gujarat; Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Tamilnadu and Goa which have achieved 100%
household electrification and States of Kerala, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram have achieved
household electrification level of more than 90%. At the same time States of Bihar, UP, Jharkhand and Nagaland
are below 50% level as far as household electrification is concerned. Out of total remaining un-electrified
households (about 460 lakh), more than 90% of these un-electrified households are covered in 9 States namely
Bihar (67.15 Lakh, 15%), UP(155.35 Lakh, 34%), Maharashtra (28.15 Lakh, 6%), Madhya Pradesh (45.90
lakh, 10%), Odisha (36.41 Lakh, 8%), Jharkhand (34.28 Lakh, 7%), Assam (22.51 Lakh, 5%), Rajasthan
(22.33 Lakh, 5%) and Karnataka (12.13 Lakh, 3%). The remaining un-electrified households are spread across
the country in more than 5 Lakh villages.
Providing access to households under DDUGJY
Providing access to electricity to households involves two major steps (i) Creation of adequate electricity
infrastructure to facilitate connectivity and (ii) Providing last mile connectivity / service connections to
prospective consumers/households. Once access is provided to the households, supply of adequate power
with desired quality & reliability and ensuring timely billing and collection of revenue by the State DISCOMs /
Power Deptt. is equally important for sustainable operations and maintenance. To ensure adequacy of
infrastructure in already electrified villages, intensive electrification of such villages has also been taken up
under DDUGJY. Out of total 7,63,251 villages sanctioned for intensive electrification under DDUGJY, Intensive
electrification in 4,14,563 villages has been completed as on 31.03.2017. State-wise details on intensive
electrification of villages are enclosed at Annexure-II.
An amount of Rs. 20665.43 Crore is available under sanctioned projects of RE Component under DDUGJY.
New projects covering strengthening & augmentation of existing infrastructure including providing access to
household, feeder separation, metering etc. with total cost of Rs. 42,553 crore have been sanctioned to 32
States/UTs. The States are in the process of tendering and award of contracts for execution of rural
electrification works covered under these projects. We believe that the issue of adequacy of infrastructure is
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being effectively addressed under DDUGJY. State-wise status of details of availability of funds under DDUGJY
projects for various components of rural electrification works are enclosed at Annexure-III.
Providing last mile connectivity to the households i.e. release of service connections to households is the
responsibility of concerned State DISCOM / Power Deptt. Under DDUGJY, GOI is providing free electricity
connections to BPL households. Out of total 432.11 Lakh free BPL connections sanctioned under DDUGJY, free
electricity connections to 254.68 Lakh BPL households have been provided as on 31.03.2017. The State-wise
details are enclosed at Annexure-IV. The APL households are expected to obtain electricity connections from
the concerned State DISCOM / Power Deptt. by paying applicable connection charges as per their norms.
States have started updating progress on GARV App. Out of 652 districts of 30 States, ata has been validated by
22 States in respect of 419 districts. Progress on household electrification has been updated by 16 States in 230
districts. State-wise details are enclosed at Annexure-V.
Challenges
The remaining un-electrified households are spread across the country in more than 5 Lakh villages and
reaching all these villages, creating infrastructure and releasing connections to households in a time bound
manner is a mammoth task. Completion of this task would require unprecedented efforts by all the stakeholder;
particularly the State DISCOMs/Power Deptt.. Timely completion of works under the sanctioned projects by the
State DISCOMs / Power Deptt. is a challenge keeping in view the past performance of implementing agencies.
Under DDUGJY, GOI is providing free electricity connections to BPL households but if the field reports are
believed many BPL households are not willing to take connections because of the fear of high amount bills likely
to be received by them and its payment.
Quality, reliability, quantity and timings of power supply are also cited as reasons for not showing interest in
taking electricity connections. Another reason, which has been mainly noticed recently in case of Uttar Pradesh,
is of 'Katia Connections' and rampant direct theft of electricity.
CEEW (COUNCIL ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER ) has carried out a study in six States namely Bihar;
Jharkhand; Madhya Pr.; Odisha; UP and West Bengal to capture the state of access to electricity to households
and also to categorize the reasons for deprivation and identify the bottlenecks in ensuring electricity access to
households. Major finding and insights of the study are as under :
(i) While the most often reported reason for a household remaining un-electrified is the unavailability of grid
infrastructure required for a connection, other issues such as unreliability of the supply or unaffordability
of the initial cost/ monthly expenditure also pose a challenge for a significant proportion of households.
(ii) Affordability emerges as an issue for most of the states, both for upfront connection cost and recurring
monthly expenditures. There is need for the relevant stakeholders to understand the impact of the cost of
connection as well as the awareness about this cost. Incorrect information about the cost of connection
can often lead households to believe these costs to be prohibitive and choosing to remain un-electrified.
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(iii) In the case of recurring costs, one common issue across states is the difference in rates charged to
metered and unmetered households. The higher fixed cost for unmetered households, with the (implicit)
assumption that households consume more than 1 unit per day, is an important reason why many
unmetered households are classified in the unaffordable tier for the affordability dimension.
(iv) In the interest of consumer welfare and with the long term need to charge all consumers for the appropriate
level of consumption, there is an urgent need to convey the benefits of metering and expand this
universally.
(v) Key challenges faced by households in different states are detailed below:
be paid by the consumers over a period. Such arrangement may motivate the economically weaker
households to avail electricity connections. The DISCOMs may also consider availing loans from REC and
PFC to meet upfront expenditure of providing electricity connections to households which in any case shall
be recovered from the consumers in installments.
Rationalizing of tariffs in line with tariff policy 2016l
100% metering at all levels (consumers/DTs/feeders) to facilitate energy audit and extensive use of l
technology to improve efficiency and facilitate near real time monitoring and interventions to reduce AT&C
losses
Smart Metering
Metering is a key part of the electricity network and represents the boundary between Utility and consumer
domain. Electric utilities use meters installed at consumer premises to measure energy delivered to their
customers for billing purposes. Electricity meters operate by continuously measuring the instantaneous
voltage (volts) and current (amperes) to give energy used (in kilowatt-hours etc.). The Metering technology
have evolved in different phases viz. Electromechanical meters, Digital / Electronic Meters , Automatic Meter
Reading (AMR) and Smart Meters etc.
Smart Meters are advanced electronic measurement and control devices with two-way communication
between the meter and the central system. The communication and control is its primary distinction w.r.t. a
normal Electronic Meter, which only measures and records. Smart Meter usually involve real-time or near real-
time sensors, power outage notification, and power quality monitoring which is useful for balancing electric
loads and reducing power outages (blackouts).its important features are:
Bi-directional meteringl
Detection and communication of abnormal/ tamper eventsl
Facilitate prepaid & postpaid metering. l
Time based Metering (ToU/ToD)l
Remotely configurable including firmware upgrade l
Load Reconnect / Disconnect switch etc. l
Support remote load management by sending load curtailment signals thru direct display/SMS/Web l
application etc.
Smart Meter is an integral part of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The AMI include hardware,
software, communications, consumer energy displays and controllers, customer associated systems, Meter
Data Management (MDM) software, and supplier business systems. Utility can implement a variety of load
management and energy saving programs using smart meters, and thereby reduce the cost of providing
electricity.
States will have to mitigate the above challenges effectively to ensure access to all households;
particularly the quality and reliability of power supply, rationalization of cost of connections and
awareness amongst rural populace
Suggested measures to facilitate release of connections to households
States / DISCOMs to create awareness amongst public at large on uses of electricity, cost of accessing, l
cost of uses vis-à-vis cost being incurred on conventional means as a replacement of electricity including
both direct & indirect costs, billing process, bill payments, immediate benefits of uses both tangible and
intangible (quality of life, health, education, security etc.), future prospects in income generation;
employment etc. by reaching them from door to door with correct information and motivate them to obtain
electricity connections.
States / DISCOMs to take up extensive drive to curb theft of electricity and regularizing illegal connections l
to bring them on ledgers of DISCOMs. DISCOM staff also need to be monitored in this regard.
States / DISCOMs to focus on quality, reliability, quantity & timings of power supply in rural areas. This is l
essential to create willingness amongst prospective consumers to obtain electricity connection.
Rationalizing cost of connection, particularly for rural households. Further, the applicable charges for l
obtaining electricity connections from a DISCOM are required to be paid upfront by the prospective
consumers. Some States such as West Bengal, Bihar have introduced schemes wherein no upfront
fee/cost towards obtaining a new connection is charged by the DISCOM from the households, however the
applicable connection charges are recovered from the consumers in installments through electricity bills to
Bihar Jharkhand Madhya Pradesh Odisha Uttar Pradesh West Bengal
Availability of Availability of Availability of Affordability Affordability Affordability
infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure and reliability
affordability reliability and Affordability
and reliability affordability and affordability
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(iii) In the case of recurring costs, one common issue across states is the difference in rates charged to
metered and unmetered households. The higher fixed cost for unmetered households, with the (implicit)
assumption that households consume more than 1 unit per day, is an important reason why many
unmetered households are classified in the unaffordable tier for the affordability dimension.
(iv) In the interest of consumer welfare and with the long term need to charge all consumers for the appropriate
level of consumption, there is an urgent need to convey the benefits of metering and expand this
universally.
(v) Key challenges faced by households in different states are detailed below:
be paid by the consumers over a period. Such arrangement may motivate the economically weaker
households to avail electricity connections. The DISCOMs may also consider availing loans from REC and
PFC to meet upfront expenditure of providing electricity connections to households which in any case shall
be recovered from the consumers in installments.
Rationalizing of tariffs in line with tariff policy 2016l
100% metering at all levels (consumers/DTs/feeders) to facilitate energy audit and extensive use of l
technology to improve efficiency and facilitate near real time monitoring and interventions to reduce AT&C
losses
Smart Metering
Metering is a key part of the electricity network and represents the boundary between Utility and consumer
domain. Electric utilities use meters installed at consumer premises to measure energy delivered to their
customers for billing purposes. Electricity meters operate by continuously measuring the instantaneous
voltage (volts) and current (amperes) to give energy used (in kilowatt-hours etc.). The Metering technology
have evolved in different phases viz. Electromechanical meters, Digital / Electronic Meters , Automatic Meter
Reading (AMR) and Smart Meters etc.
Smart Meters are advanced electronic measurement and control devices with two-way communication
between the meter and the central system. The communication and control is its primary distinction w.r.t. a
normal Electronic Meter, which only measures and records. Smart Meter usually involve real-time or near real-
time sensors, power outage notification, and power quality monitoring which is useful for balancing electric
loads and reducing power outages (blackouts).its important features are:
Bi-directional meteringl
Detection and communication of abnormal/ tamper eventsl
Facilitate prepaid & postpaid metering. l
Time based Metering (ToU/ToD)l
Remotely configurable including firmware upgrade l
Load Reconnect / Disconnect switch etc. l
Support remote load management by sending load curtailment signals thru direct display/SMS/Web l
application etc.
Smart Meter is an integral part of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The AMI include hardware,
software, communications, consumer energy displays and controllers, customer associated systems, Meter
Data Management (MDM) software, and supplier business systems. Utility can implement a variety of load
management and energy saving programs using smart meters, and thereby reduce the cost of providing
electricity.
States will have to mitigate the above challenges effectively to ensure access to all households;
particularly the quality and reliability of power supply, rationalization of cost of connections and
awareness amongst rural populace
Suggested measures to facilitate release of connections to households
States / DISCOMs to create awareness amongst public at large on uses of electricity, cost of accessing, l
cost of uses vis-à-vis cost being incurred on conventional means as a replacement of electricity including
both direct & indirect costs, billing process, bill payments, immediate benefits of uses both tangible and
intangible (quality of life, health, education, security etc.), future prospects in income generation;
employment etc. by reaching them from door to door with correct information and motivate them to obtain
electricity connections.
States / DISCOMs to take up extensive drive to curb theft of electricity and regularizing illegal connections l
to bring them on ledgers of DISCOMs. DISCOM staff also need to be monitored in this regard.
States / DISCOMs to focus on quality, reliability, quantity & timings of power supply in rural areas. This is l
essential to create willingness amongst prospective consumers to obtain electricity connection.
Rationalizing cost of connection, particularly for rural households. Further, the applicable charges for l
obtaining electricity connections from a DISCOM are required to be paid upfront by the prospective
consumers. Some States such as West Bengal, Bihar have introduced schemes wherein no upfront
fee/cost towards obtaining a new connection is charged by the DISCOM from the households, however the
applicable connection charges are recovered from the consumers in installments through electricity bills to
Bihar Jharkhand Madhya Pradesh Odisha Uttar Pradesh West Bengal
Availability of Availability of Availability of Affordability Affordability Affordability
infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure and reliability
affordability reliability and Affordability
and reliability affordability and affordability
The major benefits due to AMI /Smart Metering are as follows:
Ø Benefits to Consumers
Allow consumer to optimize their energy usage and costs by facilitating DSM / DR and ToU/Real timel
pricing.
Facilitate usage of Roof top PV.l
Facilitate accurate billing by eliminating need for estimated billing.l
It will facilitate prepayment.l
Reliability and Quality of supply will improve as the issues like outages; low voltage etc shall be l
reported back by smart meters.
It will facilitate use of Home Area Network for managing energy usage and enable remote energy l
usage optimisation.
Ø Benefits to Utilities
Facilitation of DSM/DR for better Load Management.l
Assist in Proliferation of Roof Top PV by facilitating net metering and help in meeting RPO's.l
Analytics on consumption pattern and improved revenue realisation.l
Increase in billing frequency resulting in improved cash flows.l
Option for disconnecting/Reconnecting consumers remotely.l
Reduction in O&M costs with better and targeted deployment of Maintenance crew in conjunction l
with other systems like OMS/CRM.
Smart Meter Specifications & Standards
1. The enabling provision for Smart Metering has been given under the revised National Tariff Policy. Further,
UDAY agreements with 27 States/VTs also commit installation of Smart Meters.
2. After multiple comments, revisions and deliberations amongst various stakeholders like Utility, Industry,
Experts etc., BIS has released the Smart Meter Standards for A.C. Static Direct Connected Watthour Smart
Meter Class 1 and 2 - Specification (IS-16444) in September 2015.
3. In June 2013, CEA released specifications for single phase smart meters which specified the functional
requirements and technical specs of single phase smart meters.
4. As per latest update released by BIS on 19th April 2017 the amendments to IS16444 (i.e Part 1 &2) and
relevant companion communication standards (IS 15959 Part 1, 2 & 3) have also been published.
The Roll-out strategy issued by CEA envisages area/feeder-wise installation of Smart Meters.
Current Scenario in India
The smart meter are being deployed either in pilot projects or in few DISCOMs only. State utilities have
implemented AMR under R-APDRP program to bring down losses and to improve the operational and billing
efficiency. To further strengthen such efforts and realise maximum benefits Ministry of Power has launched
National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) and Ujwal DISCOM
Assurance Yojna (UDAY) with special focus on Smart Metering in 2014. Also, mandatory deployment of smart
meters was included in National Tariff Policy 2016.
Approximately ~2,00,000 Smart meters are under deployment in 11 Smart Grid pilot projects and 1 Smart City
pilot project sanctioned by MoP, Govt of India. More than 8,00,000 Smart Meters are also sanctioned for
deployment as integral part of four sanctioned Smart Grid projects under NSGM. Apart from these nearly one
million smart meters are being considered for deployment by various DISCOMs/private utilities and tenders
/EoI are in process/ envisaged.
Way forward:
Ø CEA had released functional requirements of AMI in August 2016 which includes the specifications of
single phase, three phase smart meters along with supporting infrastructure and complete ecosystem.
Ø Ministry of Power also issued guidelines for phase wise rollout of smart meters as prescribed in the
National Tariff Policy 2016 as per the specifications released by CEA.
Ø Testing labs like CPRI, ERTL, YMPL etc. are equipped with suitable infrastructure for carrying our testing
and certification of smart meters as per the applicable standards.
Ø CEA, EESL, PFC, REC and NSGM has been mandated to expedite rollout of smart meters.
Ø The Ministry of Power through NSGM would handhold states in formulating plans/business models/lease
models for rollout. The key to success of Smart Meter rollout is no immediate financial burden to either the
DISCOMs and consumers and thus Business models/shared revenue models may be adopted instead of
direct CAPEX spending.
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The major benefits due to AMI /Smart Metering are as follows:
Ø Benefits to Consumers
Allow consumer to optimize their energy usage and costs by facilitating DSM / DR and ToU/Real timel
pricing.
Facilitate usage of Roof top PV.l
Facilitate accurate billing by eliminating need for estimated billing.l
It will facilitate prepayment.l
Reliability and Quality of supply will improve as the issues like outages; low voltage etc shall be l
reported back by smart meters.
It will facilitate use of Home Area Network for managing energy usage and enable remote energy l
usage optimisation.
Ø Benefits to Utilities
Facilitation of DSM/DR for better Load Management.l
Assist in Proliferation of Roof Top PV by facilitating net metering and help in meeting RPO's.l
Analytics on consumption pattern and improved revenue realisation.l
Increase in billing frequency resulting in improved cash flows.l
Option for disconnecting/Reconnecting consumers remotely.l
Reduction in O&M costs with better and targeted deployment of Maintenance crew in conjunction l
with other systems like OMS/CRM.
Smart Meter Specifications & Standards
1. The enabling provision for Smart Metering has been given under the revised National Tariff Policy. Further,
UDAY agreements with 27 States/VTs also commit installation of Smart Meters.
2. After multiple comments, revisions and deliberations amongst various stakeholders like Utility, Industry,
Experts etc., BIS has released the Smart Meter Standards for A.C. Static Direct Connected Watthour Smart
Meter Class 1 and 2 - Specification (IS-16444) in September 2015.
3. In June 2013, CEA released specifications for single phase smart meters which specified the functional
requirements and technical specs of single phase smart meters.
4. As per latest update released by BIS on 19th April 2017 the amendments to IS16444 (i.e Part 1 &2) and
relevant companion communication standards (IS 15959 Part 1, 2 & 3) have also been published.
The Roll-out strategy issued by CEA envisages area/feeder-wise installation of Smart Meters.
Current Scenario in India
The smart meter are being deployed either in pilot projects or in few DISCOMs only. State utilities have
implemented AMR under R-APDRP program to bring down losses and to improve the operational and billing
efficiency. To further strengthen such efforts and realise maximum benefits Ministry of Power has launched
National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) and Ujwal DISCOM
Assurance Yojna (UDAY) with special focus on Smart Metering in 2014. Also, mandatory deployment of smart
meters was included in National Tariff Policy 2016.
Approximately ~2,00,000 Smart meters are under deployment in 11 Smart Grid pilot projects and 1 Smart City
pilot project sanctioned by MoP, Govt of India. More than 8,00,000 Smart Meters are also sanctioned for
deployment as integral part of four sanctioned Smart Grid projects under NSGM. Apart from these nearly one
million smart meters are being considered for deployment by various DISCOMs/private utilities and tenders
/EoI are in process/ envisaged.
Way forward:
Ø CEA had released functional requirements of AMI in August 2016 which includes the specifications of
single phase, three phase smart meters along with supporting infrastructure and complete ecosystem.
Ø Ministry of Power also issued guidelines for phase wise rollout of smart meters as prescribed in the
National Tariff Policy 2016 as per the specifications released by CEA.
Ø Testing labs like CPRI, ERTL, YMPL etc. are equipped with suitable infrastructure for carrying our testing
and certification of smart meters as per the applicable standards.
Ø CEA, EESL, PFC, REC and NSGM has been mandated to expedite rollout of smart meters.
Ø The Ministry of Power through NSGM would handhold states in formulating plans/business models/lease
models for rollout. The key to success of Smart Meter rollout is no immediate financial burden to either the
DISCOMs and consumers and thus Business models/shared revenue models may be adopted instead of
direct CAPEX spending.
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State-wise status of rural household electrification
Sl. State Total HHs Total electried % HH electried Balance to Balance UE HHs be electried HH as % of Total UE Hhs
1 Andhra Pradesh 11175445 11175445 100% 0 0%
2 Arunachal Pradesh 194990 143792 74% 51198 0%
3 Assam 4815919 2564556 53% 2251363 5%
4 Bihar 12196496 5480727 45% 6715769 15%
5 Chhattisgarh 4517873 3865929 86% 651944 1%
6 Goa 128207 128207 100% 0 0%
7 Gujarat 6691480 6691480 100% 0 0%
8 Haryana 3417843 2710306 79% 707537 2%
9 Himachal Pradesh 1455491 1441592 99% 13899 0%
10 Jammu & Kashmir 1287783 1017545 79% 270238 1%
11 Jharkhand 5678835 2250598 40% 3428237 7%
12 Karnataka 9606099 8392213 87% 1213886 3%
13 Kerala 7092647 7042961 99% 49686 0%
14 Madhya Pradesh 11358643 6767654 60% 4590989 10%
15 Maharashtra 14178545 11363368 80% 2815177 6%
16 Manipur 365559 274404 75% 91155 0%
17 Meghalaya 463022 323755 70% 139267 0%
18 Mizoram 105523 98901 94% 6622 0%
19 Nagaland 159661 71738 45% 87923 0%
20 Odisha 8094971 4453680 55% 3641291 8%
21 PUDUCHERRY 101788 101413 100% 375 0%
22 Punjab 3688646 3688646 100% 0 0%
23 Rajasthan 9105201 6871836 75% 2233365 5%
24 Sikkim 37281 31653 85% 5628 0%
25 Tamil Nadu 10285001 10284578 100% 423 0%
26 Telangana 5972829 4924387 82% 1048442 2%
27 Tripura 795569 572469 72% 223100 0%
28 Uttar Pradesh 30122927 14587030 48% 15535897 34%
29 Uttarakhand 1694702 1482330 87% 212372 0%
30 West Bengal 13813165 13684808 99% 128357 0%
Total 178602141 132488001 74% 46114140 100%
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Statewise details of Intensive Electrification of Villages
Sl. State Intensive Electrication Intensive Electrication Intensive Electrication of Villages-Sanctioned of Villages-Achieved of Villages - Balance
1 2 3 4
1 Andhra Pradesh 27552 21614 5938
2 Arunachal Pradesh 1305 1305 0
3 Assam 23098 12839 10259
4 Bihar 40801 24215 16586
5 Chhattisgarh 21842 18290 3552
6 Gujarat 25085 16144 8941
7 Haryana 8404 5137 3267
8 Himachal Pradesh 11699 7896 3803
9 J&K 5611 2908 2703
10 Jharkhand 35973 5634 30339
11 Karnataka 53030 24779 28251
12 Kerala 2381 1087 1294
13 Madhya Pradesh 98958 51686 47272
14 Maharashtra 66640 36154 30486
15 Manipur 3150 1322 1828
16 Meghalaya 3010 2947 63
17 Mizoram 532 517 15
18 Nagaland 1949 1152 797
19 Odisha 73936 29947 43989
20 Punjab 6131 6131 0
21 Rajasthan 73141 43741 29400
22 Sikkim 412 412 0
23 Tamilnadu 11418 9673 1745
24 Telangana 18326 9176 9150
25 Tripura 1649 918 731
26 Uttar Pradesh 107113 39524 67589
27 Uttrakhand 10042 10042 0
28 West Bengal 30038 29373 665
29 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 8 8
30 Puducherry 17 17
Total 763251 414563 348688
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State-wise status of rural household electrification
Sl. State Total HHs Total electried % HH electried Balance to Balance UE HHs be electried HH as % of Total UE Hhs
1 Andhra Pradesh 11175445 11175445 100% 0 0%
2 Arunachal Pradesh 194990 143792 74% 51198 0%
3 Assam 4815919 2564556 53% 2251363 5%
4 Bihar 12196496 5480727 45% 6715769 15%
5 Chhattisgarh 4517873 3865929 86% 651944 1%
6 Goa 128207 128207 100% 0 0%
7 Gujarat 6691480 6691480 100% 0 0%
8 Haryana 3417843 2710306 79% 707537 2%
9 Himachal Pradesh 1455491 1441592 99% 13899 0%
10 Jammu & Kashmir 1287783 1017545 79% 270238 1%
11 Jharkhand 5678835 2250598 40% 3428237 7%
12 Karnataka 9606099 8392213 87% 1213886 3%
13 Kerala 7092647 7042961 99% 49686 0%
14 Madhya Pradesh 11358643 6767654 60% 4590989 10%
15 Maharashtra 14178545 11363368 80% 2815177 6%
16 Manipur 365559 274404 75% 91155 0%
17 Meghalaya 463022 323755 70% 139267 0%
18 Mizoram 105523 98901 94% 6622 0%
19 Nagaland 159661 71738 45% 87923 0%
20 Odisha 8094971 4453680 55% 3641291 8%
21 PUDUCHERRY 101788 101413 100% 375 0%
22 Punjab 3688646 3688646 100% 0 0%
23 Rajasthan 9105201 6871836 75% 2233365 5%
24 Sikkim 37281 31653 85% 5628 0%
25 Tamil Nadu 10285001 10284578 100% 423 0%
26 Telangana 5972829 4924387 82% 1048442 2%
27 Tripura 795569 572469 72% 223100 0%
28 Uttar Pradesh 30122927 14587030 48% 15535897 34%
29 Uttarakhand 1694702 1482330 87% 212372 0%
30 West Bengal 13813165 13684808 99% 128357 0%
Total 178602141 132488001 74% 46114140 100%
Annexure-II
Statewise details of Intensive Electrification of Villages
Sl. State Intensive Electrication Intensive Electrication Intensive Electrication of Villages-Sanctioned of Villages-Achieved of Villages - Balance
1 2 3 4
1 Andhra Pradesh 27552 21614 5938
2 Arunachal Pradesh 1305 1305 0
3 Assam 23098 12839 10259
4 Bihar 40801 24215 16586
5 Chhattisgarh 21842 18290 3552
6 Gujarat 25085 16144 8941
7 Haryana 8404 5137 3267
8 Himachal Pradesh 11699 7896 3803
9 J&K 5611 2908 2703
10 Jharkhand 35973 5634 30339
11 Karnataka 53030 24779 28251
12 Kerala 2381 1087 1294
13 Madhya Pradesh 98958 51686 47272
14 Maharashtra 66640 36154 30486
15 Manipur 3150 1322 1828
16 Meghalaya 3010 2947 63
17 Mizoram 532 517 15
18 Nagaland 1949 1152 797
19 Odisha 73936 29947 43989
20 Punjab 6131 6131 0
21 Rajasthan 73141 43741 29400
22 Sikkim 412 412 0
23 Tamilnadu 11418 9673 1745
24 Telangana 18326 9176 9150
25 Tripura 1649 918 731
26 Uttar Pradesh 107113 39524 67589
27 Uttrakhand 10042 10042 0
28 West Bengal 30038 29373 665
29 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 8 8
30 Puducherry 17 17
Total 763251 414563 348688
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State wise details of availability of Funds under DDUGJY
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Andhra Pradesh 556.22 557.11 0.00 944.14 944.14
2 Arunachal Pr. 1029.84 943.73 86.10 426.52 512.62
3 Assam 4250.89 3421.26 829.63 1568.91 2398.54
4 Bihar 12549.39 7647.33 4902.06 5856.35 10758.41
5 Chattisgarh 1629.71 1231.29 398.42 1532.62 1931.03
6 Gujarat 314.92 315.48 0.00 924.72 924.72
7 Haryana 172.99 156.27 16.72 316.07 332.80
8 Himachal Pradesh 297.66 309.94 0.00 159.10 159.10
9 J&K 1029.12 833.31 195.80 619.53 815.34
10 Jharkhand 4603.33 3439.44 1163.89 3918.29 5082.18
11 Karnataka 1083.60 935.71 147.89 1755.13 1903.02
12 Kerala 212.50 211.09 1.41 485.35 486.76
13 Madhya Pradesh 4295.08 3047.59 1247.49 2946.24 4193.73
14 Maharashtra 697.25 643.29 53.96 2174.97 2228.93
15 Manipur 642.07 470.64 171.43 54.96 226.39
16 Meghalaya 462.18 406.37 55.81 302.15 357.96
17 Mizoram 389.80 319.82 69.98 30.45 100.43
18 Nagaland 358.63 294.01 64.62 84.56 149.18
19 Odisha 7334.56 4847.41 2487.15 1751.56 4238.71
20 Punjab 209.11 59.90 149.21 251.98 401.19
21 Rajasthan 2662.25 1752.85 909.40 2819.37 3728.77
22 Sikkim 212.45 191.03 21.42 49.70 71.12
23 Tamilnadu 382.66 359.40 23.26 924.09 947.35
24 Telangana 310.73 312.61 0.00 462.29 462.29
25 Tripura 492.23 351.45 140.78 74.12 214.90
26 Uttar Pradesh 15798.24 9047.33 6750.91 6946.44 13697.35
27 Uttrakhand 788.29 703.96 84.33 845.30 929.63
28 West Bengal 3397.06 2703.31 693.75 4262.15 4955.90
29 Goa 20.00 20.00
30 Andaman & Nicobar 20.96 20.96 Islands
31 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 5.00 5.00
32 Puducherry 20.15 20.15
Total 66162.77 45512.95 20665.43 42553.18 63218.61
Sl. State RE Component Sanctioned Project Total availability Cost of new of Funds (RE Projects Component + New Projects)
Sanctioned Project Cost
Funds already utilised
Balance available funds
Annexure-IV
State wise details of BPL Household Connections
Sl. State BPL Households BPL Households Balance BPL Sanctioned Electried Households
1 2 3 4
1 Andhra Pradesh 24.57 24.15 0.43
2 Arunachal Pradesh 0.75 0.52 0.23
3 Assam 17.95 12.10 5.84
4 Bihar 106.44 40.01 66.43
5 Chhattisgarh 14.76 11.49 3.27
6 Gujarat 8.48 8.43 0.05
7 Haryana 2.58 1.99 0.59
8 Himachal Pradesh 0.20 0.16 0.03
9 J&K 1.43 0.69 0.74
10 Jharkhand 24.46 12.76 11.69
11 Karnataka 13.32 9.82 3.50
12 Kerala 1.93 1.50 0.43
13 Madhya Pradesh 32.07 17.44 14.62
14 Maharashtra 16.22 12.21 4.00
15 Manipur 1.38 0.70 0.67
16 Meghalaya 1.22 1.04 0.17
17 Mizoram 0.31 0.30 0.01
18 Nagaland 0.99 0.54 0.44
19 Odisha 45.96 28.13 17.84
20 Punjab 0.93 0.93 0.00
21 Rajasthan 17.79 11.91 5.89
22 Sikkim 0.14 0.14 0.00
23 Tamilnadu 5.26 5.02 0.24
24 Telangana 11.25 7.09 4.16
25 Tripura 2.09 1.44 0.65
26 Uttar Pradesh 52.12 19.69 32.44
27 Uttrakhand 2.38 2.38 0.00
28 West Bengal 25.15 22.10 3.05
Total 432.11 254.68 177.43
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State wise details of availability of Funds under DDUGJY
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Andhra Pradesh 556.22 557.11 0.00 944.14 944.14
2 Arunachal Pr. 1029.84 943.73 86.10 426.52 512.62
3 Assam 4250.89 3421.26 829.63 1568.91 2398.54
4 Bihar 12549.39 7647.33 4902.06 5856.35 10758.41
5 Chattisgarh 1629.71 1231.29 398.42 1532.62 1931.03
6 Gujarat 314.92 315.48 0.00 924.72 924.72
7 Haryana 172.99 156.27 16.72 316.07 332.80
8 Himachal Pradesh 297.66 309.94 0.00 159.10 159.10
9 J&K 1029.12 833.31 195.80 619.53 815.34
10 Jharkhand 4603.33 3439.44 1163.89 3918.29 5082.18
11 Karnataka 1083.60 935.71 147.89 1755.13 1903.02
12 Kerala 212.50 211.09 1.41 485.35 486.76
13 Madhya Pradesh 4295.08 3047.59 1247.49 2946.24 4193.73
14 Maharashtra 697.25 643.29 53.96 2174.97 2228.93
15 Manipur 642.07 470.64 171.43 54.96 226.39
16 Meghalaya 462.18 406.37 55.81 302.15 357.96
17 Mizoram 389.80 319.82 69.98 30.45 100.43
18 Nagaland 358.63 294.01 64.62 84.56 149.18
19 Odisha 7334.56 4847.41 2487.15 1751.56 4238.71
20 Punjab 209.11 59.90 149.21 251.98 401.19
21 Rajasthan 2662.25 1752.85 909.40 2819.37 3728.77
22 Sikkim 212.45 191.03 21.42 49.70 71.12
23 Tamilnadu 382.66 359.40 23.26 924.09 947.35
24 Telangana 310.73 312.61 0.00 462.29 462.29
25 Tripura 492.23 351.45 140.78 74.12 214.90
26 Uttar Pradesh 15798.24 9047.33 6750.91 6946.44 13697.35
27 Uttrakhand 788.29 703.96 84.33 845.30 929.63
28 West Bengal 3397.06 2703.31 693.75 4262.15 4955.90
29 Goa 20.00 20.00
30 Andaman & Nicobar 20.96 20.96 Islands
31 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 5.00 5.00
32 Puducherry 20.15 20.15
Total 66162.77 45512.95 20665.43 42553.18 63218.61
Sl. State RE Component Sanctioned Project Total availability Cost of new of Funds (RE Projects Component + New Projects)
Sanctioned Project Cost
Funds already utilised
Balance available funds
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State wise details of BPL Household Connections
Sl. State BPL Households BPL Households Balance BPL Sanctioned Electried Households
1 2 3 4
1 Andhra Pradesh 24.57 24.15 0.43
2 Arunachal Pradesh 0.75 0.52 0.23
3 Assam 17.95 12.10 5.84
4 Bihar 106.44 40.01 66.43
5 Chhattisgarh 14.76 11.49 3.27
6 Gujarat 8.48 8.43 0.05
7 Haryana 2.58 1.99 0.59
8 Himachal Pradesh 0.20 0.16 0.03
9 J&K 1.43 0.69 0.74
10 Jharkhand 24.46 12.76 11.69
11 Karnataka 13.32 9.82 3.50
12 Kerala 1.93 1.50 0.43
13 Madhya Pradesh 32.07 17.44 14.62
14 Maharashtra 16.22 12.21 4.00
15 Manipur 1.38 0.70 0.67
16 Meghalaya 1.22 1.04 0.17
17 Mizoram 0.31 0.30 0.01
18 Nagaland 0.99 0.54 0.44
19 Odisha 45.96 28.13 17.84
20 Punjab 0.93 0.93 0.00
21 Rajasthan 17.79 11.91 5.89
22 Sikkim 0.14 0.14 0.00
23 Tamilnadu 5.26 5.02 0.24
24 Telangana 11.25 7.09 4.16
25 Tripura 2.09 1.44 0.65
26 Uttar Pradesh 52.12 19.69 32.44
27 Uttrakhand 2.38 2.38 0.00
28 West Bengal 25.15 22.10 3.05
Total 432.11 254.68 177.43
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State-wise status of updation of progress on GARV App
Sr. No. State No. of No. of No. of No of No of Disricts HHs reported Districts Villages Habitations Districts data in which HH Electried from is Validated progress is 01.01.2017 updated
1 Andhra Pradesh 13 17385 50097 13 8 11317
2 Arunachal Pradesh 17 3690 5064 0 0
3 Assam 27 22833 76873 0 0
4 Bihar 38 37618 61803 8 26 32294
5 Chhattisgarh 27 19814 74481 22 11 4124
6 Goa 2 319 319 2 0
7 Gujarat 28 16618 19401 0 3 9855
8 Haryana 21 6620 7213 21 15 8402
9 Himachal Pradesh 12 17167 48104 12 1 8
10 Jammu & Kashmir 22 6382 17841 9 0
11 Jharkhand 24 29565 107042 22 15 27587
12 Karnataka 30 28888 71138 28 9 1173
13 Kerala 14 1490 7485 14 14 50971
14 Madhya Pradesh 51 53997 121067 50 21 16068
15 Maharashtra 36 41700 99350 30 24 22624
16 Manipur 9 2249 4135 0 0
17 Meghalaya 11 6551 6551 0 0
18 Mizoram 8 708 708 2 0
19 Nagaland 11 1433 2695 0 0
20 Odisha 30 45294 125402 0 6 2647
21 PUDUCHERRY 4 92 92 2 0
22 Punjab 22 12177 13874 19 0
23 Rajasthan 33 42480 130806 32 22 32964
24 Sikkim 4 149 954 0 0
25 Tamil Nadu 32 14137 95442 30 0
26 Telangana 10 10438 24750 9 0
27 Tripura 8 868 9026 8 5 717
28 Uttar Pradesh 75 101777 268221 61 36 26821
29 Uttarakhand 13 15642 42111 7 5 743
30 West Bengal 20 36965 100772 18 9 146917
Total 652 595046 1592817 419 230 395232
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1.2 IT Enablement in Distribution Sector and online feeder
monitoring
IT enablement in Urban areas
IT enablement was taken up in 1405 towns under R-APDRP. So far, 20 Data Centers, 19 Disaster Recovery
Centers, 40 Customer Care Centers have been established and 1346 towns have been made IT enabled across
India.
With the objective of IT enablement across entire urban area in the country, funding for IT enablement has been
approved in the balance additional towns under IPDS.
IT enablement in these towns will lead to improvement in Consumer satisfaction and power supply reliability,
monitoring of all 11 KV Feeders through National Power portal (NPP) and proper Energy Accounting and
Auditing, which will ultimately help in taking measures for reduction of AT&C losses and improvement in
financial viability of the DISCOMs.
DPRs for six States covering 350 towns have already been approved; DPRs for 1400 towns in 11 States are
under appraisal in PFC.
Details guidelines and Advisory have been issued to States by PFC.Focus is required on early DPR submission
(J&K, Rajasthan, NE States), award and Implementation.
Urban Distribution Feeder Monitoring System under IPDS
Urban Distribution Feeder Monitoring system (UDFMS) has been developed as an integral part of National
Power Portal (NPP) to get Feeder Wise Loss Figures. Following MIS is covered in Urban Distribution System:
AT&C Loss Reduction from Base line Town-wisel
l Monitoring Feeder-wise Billing and Collection efficiency, AT&C Loss
l Feeder Severity Index (FSI) -Indicates comparative impact of the Feeder in the Total Towns Loss (Higher
the FSI higher the impact on the Town's Loss)
l Consumers Complaint Redressal/New Connection Report
l Power Reliability Indices (SAIFI, SAIDI)
Monthly reports are also being sent to State Discom MD's on the same. Appropriate Administrative and
Technical measures can be taken up feeder-wise by the utilities to reduce AT& C losses.
Focus is required on upkeep on Meter/Modems/communication links, monthly submission of data by all States,
appointing Feeder Managers, taking appropriate Administrative and Technical measures for reduction of losses.
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State-wise status of updation of progress on GARV App
Sr. No. State No. of No. of No. of No of No of Disricts HHs reported Districts Villages Habitations Districts data in which HH Electried from is Validated progress is 01.01.2017 updated
1 Andhra Pradesh 13 17385 50097 13 8 11317
2 Arunachal Pradesh 17 3690 5064 0 0
3 Assam 27 22833 76873 0 0
4 Bihar 38 37618 61803 8 26 32294
5 Chhattisgarh 27 19814 74481 22 11 4124
6 Goa 2 319 319 2 0
7 Gujarat 28 16618 19401 0 3 9855
8 Haryana 21 6620 7213 21 15 8402
9 Himachal Pradesh 12 17167 48104 12 1 8
10 Jammu & Kashmir 22 6382 17841 9 0
11 Jharkhand 24 29565 107042 22 15 27587
12 Karnataka 30 28888 71138 28 9 1173
13 Kerala 14 1490 7485 14 14 50971
14 Madhya Pradesh 51 53997 121067 50 21 16068
15 Maharashtra 36 41700 99350 30 24 22624
16 Manipur 9 2249 4135 0 0
17 Meghalaya 11 6551 6551 0 0
18 Mizoram 8 708 708 2 0
19 Nagaland 11 1433 2695 0 0
20 Odisha 30 45294 125402 0 6 2647
21 PUDUCHERRY 4 92 92 2 0
22 Punjab 22 12177 13874 19 0
23 Rajasthan 33 42480 130806 32 22 32964
24 Sikkim 4 149 954 0 0
25 Tamil Nadu 32 14137 95442 30 0
26 Telangana 10 10438 24750 9 0
27 Tripura 8 868 9026 8 5 717
28 Uttar Pradesh 75 101777 268221 61 36 26821
29 Uttarakhand 13 15642 42111 7 5 743
30 West Bengal 20 36965 100772 18 9 146917
Total 652 595046 1592817 419 230 395232
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1.2 IT Enablement in Distribution Sector and online feeder
monitoring
IT enablement in Urban areas
IT enablement was taken up in 1405 towns under R-APDRP. So far, 20 Data Centers, 19 Disaster Recovery
Centers, 40 Customer Care Centers have been established and 1346 towns have been made IT enabled across
India.
With the objective of IT enablement across entire urban area in the country, funding for IT enablement has been
approved in the balance additional towns under IPDS.
IT enablement in these towns will lead to improvement in Consumer satisfaction and power supply reliability,
monitoring of all 11 KV Feeders through National Power portal (NPP) and proper Energy Accounting and
Auditing, which will ultimately help in taking measures for reduction of AT&C losses and improvement in
financial viability of the DISCOMs.
DPRs for six States covering 350 towns have already been approved; DPRs for 1400 towns in 11 States are
under appraisal in PFC.
Details guidelines and Advisory have been issued to States by PFC.Focus is required on early DPR submission
(J&K, Rajasthan, NE States), award and Implementation.
Urban Distribution Feeder Monitoring System under IPDS
Urban Distribution Feeder Monitoring system (UDFMS) has been developed as an integral part of National
Power Portal (NPP) to get Feeder Wise Loss Figures. Following MIS is covered in Urban Distribution System:
AT&C Loss Reduction from Base line Town-wisel
l Monitoring Feeder-wise Billing and Collection efficiency, AT&C Loss
l Feeder Severity Index (FSI) -Indicates comparative impact of the Feeder in the Total Towns Loss (Higher
the FSI higher the impact on the Town's Loss)
l Consumers Complaint Redressal/New Connection Report
l Power Reliability Indices (SAIFI, SAIDI)
Monthly reports are also being sent to State Discom MD's on the same. Appropriate Administrative and
Technical measures can be taken up feeder-wise by the utilities to reduce AT& C losses.
Focus is required on upkeep on Meter/Modems/communication links, monthly submission of data by all States,
appointing Feeder Managers, taking appropriate Administrative and Technical measures for reduction of losses.
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Rural Feeder Monitoring
11 kV Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme (Being implemented by REC Transmission Projects Company Limited
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Rural Electrification Corporation Limited)
Ministry of Power has launched 11 kV Rural Feeder Monitoring scheme to capture real time supply parameters
of rural India (rural/ agricultural feeder) to monitor the availability/quality of power supply in rural areas of the
country.
This scheme shall facilitate the State Government/ its Discoms to carry out proper network analysis and
planning of power infrastructure to ultimately reduce the losses and improve the quality of power. Scheme is
completely funded by MoP including O&M charges for 5 years.
As per present status, the work in 4 States of Gujarat, Telangana, Chhattisgarh &Uttrakhand has already
commenced and expected to be completed by July, 2017. The work for another 9 states is expected to be
awarded by end of April, 2017. The entire scheme covering Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Uttrakhand, Gujarat,
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Kerala, Tamil, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh Nadu, Pondicherry,
Odisha, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Mizoram, West Bengal,
Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Tripura, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh and Assam states is scheduled to
be completed by December, 2017.
Facilitation required from Discom for Rural feeder monitoring:
Appointment of Nodal Officer for proper coordination and facilitationl
Confirmation of exact no of Quantity Modems with location detailsl
Change of old/ legacy/ Non DLMS meters or to provide protocol and/ or API's of these feeder meters. l
l States of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand & Manipur are implementing their own systems. They are
requested to complete the same within next 6 months and simultaneously facilitate linkage of feeder data
to National Power Portal.
l Rural Feeder data on power supply for state of Gujarat, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh &
Chhattisgarh has already been linked to NPP. However, AT&C loss data of one state i.e. Gujarat is linked to
the portal. Balance states i.e. Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh & Chhattisgarh are requested to
provide rural feeder loss data to be linked to NPP.
URJA App
The URJA App was launched by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable
Energy and Mines during the Power Ministers' Conference in Goa on 16th June 2016.
URJA App offers information in 2 Dashboards - Consumer and IPDS Dashboards on All India, State, Discom
and Town level.
Consumer Dashboard of the URJA App captures Consumer centric parameters only from the IT system v
created under IPDS in 1226 towns across the country. The towns are ranked based on the monthly
performance on following parameters:
Consumer complaints redressal l
Release of new service connection l
Average number of interruptions faced by consumer l
Average duration of interruptions faced by consumer l
Number of consumers making e-payments l
Energy lost / power theft i.e. AT&C loss l
Ranking for all the parameters is based on data from Urban IT enabled towns only (except % loss of Power/Theft
at All-India, State and Discom level which is progressive Quarterly (unaudited) data).
Discom Dashboard - progress of various components of Integrated Power Development Schemev
IT Enablement (Go-live of towns)l
SCADA Implementationl
Urban System Strengtheningl
Feeder Data on National Power Portall
IPDS NIT progressl
IPDS Award progressl
The App can be downloaded by giving a Missed call on 09220036666. Focus is required for continuous Data
sanitization by all Discoms.
"UrjaMitra" Outage information system
Ministry of Power has recently launched a key scheme called UrjaMitra which is being implemented through
REC Transmission Projects Company Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Rural Electrification Corporation
Limited).
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Rural Feeder Monitoring
11 kV Rural Feeder Monitoring Scheme (Being implemented by REC Transmission Projects Company Limited
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Rural Electrification Corporation Limited)
Ministry of Power has launched 11 kV Rural Feeder Monitoring scheme to capture real time supply parameters
of rural India (rural/ agricultural feeder) to monitor the availability/quality of power supply in rural areas of the
country.
This scheme shall facilitate the State Government/ its Discoms to carry out proper network analysis and
planning of power infrastructure to ultimately reduce the losses and improve the quality of power. Scheme is
completely funded by MoP including O&M charges for 5 years.
As per present status, the work in 4 States of Gujarat, Telangana, Chhattisgarh &Uttrakhand has already
commenced and expected to be completed by July, 2017. The work for another 9 states is expected to be
awarded by end of April, 2017. The entire scheme covering Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Uttrakhand, Gujarat,
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Kerala, Tamil, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh Nadu, Pondicherry,
Odisha, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Mizoram, West Bengal,
Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Tripura, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh and Assam states is scheduled to
be completed by December, 2017.
Facilitation required from Discom for Rural feeder monitoring:
Appointment of Nodal Officer for proper coordination and facilitationl
Confirmation of exact no of Quantity Modems with location detailsl
Change of old/ legacy/ Non DLMS meters or to provide protocol and/ or API's of these feeder meters. l
l States of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand & Manipur are implementing their own systems. They are
requested to complete the same within next 6 months and simultaneously facilitate linkage of feeder data
to National Power Portal.
l Rural Feeder data on power supply for state of Gujarat, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh &
Chhattisgarh has already been linked to NPP. However, AT&C loss data of one state i.e. Gujarat is linked to
the portal. Balance states i.e. Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh & Chhattisgarh are requested to
provide rural feeder loss data to be linked to NPP.
URJA App
The URJA App was launched by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable
Energy and Mines during the Power Ministers' Conference in Goa on 16th June 2016.
URJA App offers information in 2 Dashboards - Consumer and IPDS Dashboards on All India, State, Discom
and Town level.
Consumer Dashboard of the URJA App captures Consumer centric parameters only from the IT system v
created under IPDS in 1226 towns across the country. The towns are ranked based on the monthly
performance on following parameters:
Consumer complaints redressal l
Release of new service connection l
Average number of interruptions faced by consumer l
Average duration of interruptions faced by consumer l
Number of consumers making e-payments l
Energy lost / power theft i.e. AT&C loss l
Ranking for all the parameters is based on data from Urban IT enabled towns only (except % loss of Power/Theft
at All-India, State and Discom level which is progressive Quarterly (unaudited) data).
Discom Dashboard - progress of various components of Integrated Power Development Schemev
IT Enablement (Go-live of towns)l
SCADA Implementationl
Urban System Strengtheningl
Feeder Data on National Power Portall
IPDS NIT progressl
IPDS Award progressl
The App can be downloaded by giving a Missed call on 09220036666. Focus is required for continuous Data
sanitization by all Discoms.
"UrjaMitra" Outage information system
Ministry of Power has recently launched a key scheme called UrjaMitra which is being implemented through
REC Transmission Projects Company Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Rural Electrification Corporation
Limited).
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UrjaMitra is an application which shall facilitate the State Discoms to intimate its consumers (both urban and
rural) regarding power outages (both scheduled and unscheduled) through SMS/ email/ push notifications.
The information regarding scheduled outage shall be intimated one day in advance and in case of unscheduled
outages it will be on real time basis. System comprises a web platform www.urjamitra.com and mobile app
(iOS & Android platforms)for citizens as well as field staff. Mobile App is currently available in English and 5
vernacular languages viz. Gujarati, Assamese, Hindi, Telugu & Oriya. Balance vernacular languages app shall
be developed soon.
The complete scheme is being funded by Ministry of Power including SMS charge for three years. As on date,
40 Discoms of 22 State have been linked to the system and 26 of them are using the application actively. As on
date, 4.24 Crore SMSes on power outages have been sent to the consumers.
Some of the issues pertaining to this scheme are as follows:
A. Following discoms of various states needs to start using the system as training has been already
provided:
1. Electricity Department of Goa
2. Madhya Pradesh Madhya KshetraVidyutVitaran Company Limited, Madhya Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh PaschimKshetraVidyutVitaran Company Limited, Madhya Pradesh
4. Jodhpur VidyutVitran Nigam Limited, Rajasthan
It is suggested that above discoms may immediately start using the application.
B. Following Discoms need to provide feeder wise consumer data for UrjaMitra by 10th May, 2017:
1. Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited (Karnataka)
2. Jharkhand Bijlee Vitran Nigam Limited (Jharkhand)
3. J&K Power Development Department
4. Madhyanchal VidyutVitran Nigam Limited (Uttar Pradesh)
5. PaschimanchalVidyutVitran Nigam Limited (Uttar Pradesh)
6. PurvanchalVidyutVitran Nigam Limited (Uttar Pradesh)
7. Kanpur Electricity Supply Company Limited (Uttar Pradesh)
8. DakshinanchalVidyutVitran Nigam Limited (Uttar Pradesh)
9. Electricity Department of Manipur
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10. Electricity Department of Mizoram\
11. Electricity Department of Meghalaya
12. Electricity Department of Nagaland
13. Electricity Department of Arunachal Pradesh14. Electricity Department of Lakshadweep
15. Electricity Department of Andaman& Nicobar
16. Electricity Department of Daman& Diu
'1912' - Pan India number for Complaints on Electricity
'1912' is allocated as the short code for 'Complaints on Electricity'
It has already been implemented by 45/50 Discoms by linking to Customer care centers established under R-
APDRP and 7 Private Discoms across the country.
32 Discoms have made the short code Toll free for the benefit of the consumers, is also being effectively used
by many State Discoms for reporting of Electricity theft.
Focus: making 1912 Toll free in balance 9 Discoms (Assam, KESCO, MP-W, Punjab, Puducherry, Sikkim, TN,
Tripura), ensure reporting of theft on 1912, publicity on all Discom communications to increase the awareness
amongst general public.
Overall Status of IPDS Implementation
Projects worth Rs 26,066 Crores have been sanctioned for 30 States/UTs, covering 3598 Towns in 538 circles,
and an amount of Rs 2,660 Crores have already been disbursed to States. Out of 538 sanctioned circles, NIT's
have been issued for 503 circles and works have been awarded in 255 circles. All balance States are advised to
expedite the bid evaluation and ensure award of works, likewise.
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UrjaMitra is an application which shall facilitate the State Discoms to intimate its consumers (both urban and
rural) regarding power outages (both scheduled and unscheduled) through SMS/ email/ push notifications.
The information regarding scheduled outage shall be intimated one day in advance and in case of unscheduled
outages it will be on real time basis. System comprises a web platform www.urjamitra.com and mobile app
(iOS & Android platforms)for citizens as well as field staff. Mobile App is currently available in English and 5
vernacular languages viz. Gujarati, Assamese, Hindi, Telugu & Oriya. Balance vernacular languages app shall
be developed soon.
The complete scheme is being funded by Ministry of Power including SMS charge for three years. As on date,
40 Discoms of 22 State have been linked to the system and 26 of them are using the application actively. As on
date, 4.24 Crore SMSes on power outages have been sent to the consumers.
Some of the issues pertaining to this scheme are as follows:
A. Following discoms of various states needs to start using the system as training has been already
provided:
1. Electricity Department of Goa
2. Madhya Pradesh Madhya KshetraVidyutVitaran Company Limited, Madhya Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh PaschimKshetraVidyutVitaran Company Limited, Madhya Pradesh
4. Jodhpur VidyutVitran Nigam Limited, Rajasthan
It is suggested that above discoms may immediately start using the application.
B. Following Discoms need to provide feeder wise consumer data for UrjaMitra by 10th May, 2017:
1. Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited (Karnataka)
2. Jharkhand Bijlee Vitran Nigam Limited (Jharkhand)
3. J&K Power Development Department
4. Madhyanchal VidyutVitran Nigam Limited (Uttar Pradesh)
5. PaschimanchalVidyutVitran Nigam Limited (Uttar Pradesh)
6. PurvanchalVidyutVitran Nigam Limited (Uttar Pradesh)
7. Kanpur Electricity Supply Company Limited (Uttar Pradesh)
8. DakshinanchalVidyutVitran Nigam Limited (Uttar Pradesh)
9. Electricity Department of Manipur
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10. Electricity Department of Mizoram\
11. Electricity Department of Meghalaya
12. Electricity Department of Nagaland
13. Electricity Department of Arunachal Pradesh14. Electricity Department of Lakshadweep
15. Electricity Department of Andaman& Nicobar
16. Electricity Department of Daman& Diu
'1912' - Pan India number for Complaints on Electricity
'1912' is allocated as the short code for 'Complaints on Electricity'
It has already been implemented by 45/50 Discoms by linking to Customer care centers established under R-
APDRP and 7 Private Discoms across the country.
32 Discoms have made the short code Toll free for the benefit of the consumers, is also being effectively used
by many State Discoms for reporting of Electricity theft.
Focus: making 1912 Toll free in balance 9 Discoms (Assam, KESCO, MP-W, Punjab, Puducherry, Sikkim, TN,
Tripura), ensure reporting of theft on 1912, publicity on all Discom communications to increase the awareness
amongst general public.
Overall Status of IPDS Implementation
Projects worth Rs 26,066 Crores have been sanctioned for 30 States/UTs, covering 3598 Towns in 538 circles,
and an amount of Rs 2,660 Crores have already been disbursed to States. Out of 538 sanctioned circles, NIT's
have been issued for 503 circles and works have been awarded in 255 circles. All balance States are advised to
expedite the bid evaluation and ensure award of works, likewise.
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1.3 Released of Report-Annual Integrated Rating of Utilities
Report by PFC
Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy & Mines will release report
on Annual Integrated Rating of Utilities by PFC
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1.3 Released of Report-Annual Integrated Rating of Utilities
Report by PFC
Hon'ble Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy & Mines will release report
on Annual Integrated Rating of Utilities by PFC
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2.1 MERIT ORDER DISPATCH AND INTEGRATION OF
RENEWABLES
l During the last Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs which was
held on 7th -8th October at Vadodara, it was resolved to constitute a committee on "Merit Order
Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of Chairperson, CEA to examine the status of implementation of
merit order dispatch, issues involved therein and for ensuring proper dispatch of renewable energy
sources while following the merit order principle. The Committee was also required to suggest ways to
promote renewable energy while maintaining proper balance between varying renewable generation
and the load for safe & secure operation of the grid.
l Accordingly a committee was constituted on 27.10.2016 on "Merit Order Dispatch" under the
Chairmanship of Chairperson, CEA with JS (OM) as Member Secretary and Members from POSOCO,
Regulators and States including Southern Regional LDC.
l The committee has finalised its recommendations and the gist of the same is given below:
ü MERIT ORDER OPERATION:
a) SERCs may frame detailed guidelines/framework of merit order operation and issue instructions
to respective DISCOMs/SLDCs to display and update this information regularly on website.
b) Merit order will be prepared at state periphery i.e. variable cost of generation along with
transmission losses will be considered for merit order.
c) ISTS transmission charges would not be considered for long term transaction as this is
sunk/fixed cost.However, for short term transaction, it will be included.
d) In order to ensure transparency in merit order operation of the system, a web portal may be
developed, in which merit order information of each State/DISCOM will be available. The data
may be updated every month.
e) The data of state would be collated by SLDC and will be forwarded to POSOCO through respective
Regional Power Committee for updating on web portal.
f) On daily basis, SLDC would send data of availability and scheduled energy from each source of
power on the basis of merit order along with a deviation report specifying reason of scheduling
power outside merit order if any.
g) At present technical minimum norms for thermal generating stations varies from 55 to 70% of
capacity. CPRI may be engaged to decide technical minimum of thermal generating units of
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2.1 MERIT ORDER DISPATCH AND INTEGRATION OF
RENEWABLES
l During the last Conference of Power, Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States/UTs which was
held on 7th -8th October at Vadodara, it was resolved to constitute a committee on "Merit Order
Dispatch" under the Chairmanship of Chairperson, CEA to examine the status of implementation of
merit order dispatch, issues involved therein and for ensuring proper dispatch of renewable energy
sources while following the merit order principle. The Committee was also required to suggest ways to
promote renewable energy while maintaining proper balance between varying renewable generation
and the load for safe & secure operation of the grid.
l Accordingly a committee was constituted on 27.10.2016 on "Merit Order Dispatch" under the
Chairmanship of Chairperson, CEA with JS (OM) as Member Secretary and Members from POSOCO,
Regulators and States including Southern Regional LDC.
l The committee has finalised its recommendations and the gist of the same is given below:
ü MERIT ORDER OPERATION:
a) SERCs may frame detailed guidelines/framework of merit order operation and issue instructions
to respective DISCOMs/SLDCs to display and update this information regularly on website.
b) Merit order will be prepared at state periphery i.e. variable cost of generation along with
transmission losses will be considered for merit order.
c) ISTS transmission charges would not be considered for long term transaction as this is
sunk/fixed cost.However, for short term transaction, it will be included.
d) In order to ensure transparency in merit order operation of the system, a web portal may be
developed, in which merit order information of each State/DISCOM will be available. The data
may be updated every month.
e) The data of state would be collated by SLDC and will be forwarded to POSOCO through respective
Regional Power Committee for updating on web portal.
f) On daily basis, SLDC would send data of availability and scheduled energy from each source of
power on the basis of merit order along with a deviation report specifying reason of scheduling
power outside merit order if any.
g) At present technical minimum norms for thermal generating stations varies from 55 to 70% of
capacity. CPRI may be engaged to decide technical minimum of thermal generating units of
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various capacity and vintage and norms accordingly can be notified by respective Regulatory
Commissions.
Effective implementation of Must Run status of Renewables.ü
a) For effective implementation of the Regulatory provisions for treating Renewable as Must Runs,
the necessary monitoring mechanism of curtailments need to be implemented with Daily and
Monthly reporting of curtailments in stipulated Performa.
b) For optimal utilisation of Renewable Energy (RE) sources, RE generating stations should give
reasonably accurate forecast i.e. with accuracy of ±12% or as laid down by the respective SERC.
c) A compensatory mechanism for curtailment, considering reason of curtailment, is suggested :
(i) The provision of compensation for curtailment would be applicable only to the RES giving
day ahead forecast & schedule.
(ii) The decision regarding curtailment would be taken considering the balancing cost of
renewable generation. The balancing cost will be published by appropriate commission. Till
the time the concerned SERC declares this, the balancing cost as decided by Central
commission may be applied.
(iii) Curtailment compensation shall be as per provisions in the PPA. In the absence of PPA, the
compensation shall be as per regulations notified by the appropriate commission.
(iv) Suggested framework for different types of compensation for curtailed energy is as given
below: -
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(I) Due to transmission constraints (a) Curtailment Upto 2% of annual energy : No compensation
(b) Curtailment from 2-7% of annual energy: 50% of curtailed energy at contracted price.
(c) Curtailment beyond 7% of annual energy:
Limited to 50% of curtailed energy Further, the matter will be enquired by expert group of CEA/ POSOCO/ Powergrid to ascertain the reason for so high curtailment.
(ii) Grid security reason No compensation. Security reasons are to be given transparently by SLDC/DISCOM in writing with parameters like line flows, voltage or angular difference necessitating RES curtailment.
(iii) For low system demand (i) If curtailment is done after curtailing conventional generators upto technical minimum limits, then compensation at 50paise/kwh.
(ii) Else at power market price during the concerned time block.
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2.2 Simplification of tariff categories of consumers
The regulatory and policy framework in India, through the Electricity Act 2003 and the National Tariff l
Policy 2016, prescribes State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to be guided by principles
of efficiency, transparency, predictability and safeguard of consumer interests while determining
consumer categorization in tariffs. However, high complexity of tariffs in the current scenario due to
numerous distinctions across end users has resulted in multiple basis of categorization. There is an
overall lack of reasonable justification for creating so many categories / sub-categories.
There are two major issues in the current scenario pertaining to categorization of consumers for l
levying of electricity tariffs in India:
a. Multiple categories and tariff slabs exist across States bringing in significant complexity for
consumers, with tariff slabs varying from 36 in Tamil Nadu to 93 in Andhra Pradesh.
b. Inconsistency in categorization of certain consumer segments across States with inclusion of
certain consumers in a subsidized category in one State and cross subsidizing category in
another.
In order to identify and resolve these challenges, as well as proactively implement a solution towards l
simplifying electricity tariffs in India, a Committee has been constituted under the Ministry of Power,
Government of India for developing a design framework for creation of tariff categories across India, to
enable uniform and homogenous electricity tariff categorization.
Based on the national and international review of tariff categorization methodologies, and various l
stakeholder consultations, the Committee has recommended five major consumer categories formed
on the basis of 'purpose of use' namely Domestic, Commercial, Agriculture, Industry and Institutional.
Secondary classification could be subsequently done on the basis of voltage level so as to easily
monitor category-wise costs. Further classification based on consumption may be maintained for Low
Voltage Domestic, Commercial and Industry sub-categories to provide benefits for low/efficient
consumption discourage high/wasteful consumption and protect the interests of certain consumers
having low paying capacity. Based on the above simplification mechanism, the total number of tariff
categories could be restricted to around 15.
Reduction in number of tariff categories will improve transparency in setting tariffs and may well yield l
benefits including enhanced consumption, collection efficiency, along with bringing in governance and
other administrative benefits.
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various capacity and vintage and norms accordingly can be notified by respective Regulatory
Commissions.
Effective implementation of Must Run status of Renewables.ü
a) For effective implementation of the Regulatory provisions for treating Renewable as Must Runs,
the necessary monitoring mechanism of curtailments need to be implemented with Daily and
Monthly reporting of curtailments in stipulated Performa.
b) For optimal utilisation of Renewable Energy (RE) sources, RE generating stations should give
reasonably accurate forecast i.e. with accuracy of ±12% or as laid down by the respective SERC.
c) A compensatory mechanism for curtailment, considering reason of curtailment, is suggested :
(i) The provision of compensation for curtailment would be applicable only to the RES giving
day ahead forecast & schedule.
(ii) The decision regarding curtailment would be taken considering the balancing cost of
renewable generation. The balancing cost will be published by appropriate commission. Till
the time the concerned SERC declares this, the balancing cost as decided by Central
commission may be applied.
(iii) Curtailment compensation shall be as per provisions in the PPA. In the absence of PPA, the
compensation shall be as per regulations notified by the appropriate commission.
(iv) Suggested framework for different types of compensation for curtailed energy is as given
below: -
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S.No. Reason of curtailment Recommended compensation
(I) Due to transmission constraints (a) Curtailment Upto 2% of annual energy : No compensation
(b) Curtailment from 2-7% of annual energy: 50% of curtailed energy at contracted price.
(c) Curtailment beyond 7% of annual energy:
Limited to 50% of curtailed energy Further, the matter will be enquired by expert group of CEA/ POSOCO/ Powergrid to ascertain the reason for so high curtailment.
(ii) Grid security reason No compensation. Security reasons are to be given transparently by SLDC/DISCOM in writing with parameters like line flows, voltage or angular difference necessitating RES curtailment.
(iii) For low system demand (i) If curtailment is done after curtailing conventional generators upto technical minimum limits, then compensation at 50paise/kwh.
(ii) Else at power market price during the concerned time block.
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The regulatory and policy framework in India, through the Electricity Act 2003 and the National Tariff l
Policy 2016, prescribes State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to be guided by principles
of efficiency, transparency, predictability and safeguard of consumer interests while determining
consumer categorization in tariffs. However, high complexity of tariffs in the current scenario due to
numerous distinctions across end users has resulted in multiple basis of categorization. There is an
overall lack of reasonable justification for creating so many categories / sub-categories.
There are two major issues in the current scenario pertaining to categorization of consumers for l
levying of electricity tariffs in India:
a. Multiple categories and tariff slabs exist across States bringing in significant complexity for
consumers, with tariff slabs varying from 36 in Tamil Nadu to 93 in Andhra Pradesh.
b. Inconsistency in categorization of certain consumer segments across States with inclusion of
certain consumers in a subsidized category in one State and cross subsidizing category in
another.
In order to identify and resolve these challenges, as well as proactively implement a solution towards l
simplifying electricity tariffs in India, a Committee has been constituted under the Ministry of Power,
Government of India for developing a design framework for creation of tariff categories across India, to
enable uniform and homogenous electricity tariff categorization.
Based on the national and international review of tariff categorization methodologies, and various l
stakeholder consultations, the Committee has recommended five major consumer categories formed
on the basis of 'purpose of use' namely Domestic, Commercial, Agriculture, Industry and Institutional.
Secondary classification could be subsequently done on the basis of voltage level so as to easily
monitor category-wise costs. Further classification based on consumption may be maintained for Low
Voltage Domestic, Commercial and Industry sub-categories to provide benefits for low/efficient
consumption discourage high/wasteful consumption and protect the interests of certain consumers
having low paying capacity. Based on the above simplification mechanism, the total number of tariff
categories could be restricted to around 15.
Reduction in number of tariff categories will improve transparency in setting tariffs and may well yield l
benefits including enhanced consumption, collection efficiency, along with bringing in governance and
other administrative benefits.
3THERMAL
3THERMAL
3. THERMAL
3.1 Pooled tariff for NTPC plants
At present, the merit order for the scheduling of power is decided by the respective states depending on l
Energy Charge Rate (ECR) of power stations wherein the concerned state has power allocation. It is seen
that many stations having low ECR are not fully scheduled and at the same time beneficiaries of other
regions are not able to schedule such low ECR power as they do not have allocation in these projects as
NTPC stations are generally regional power station. Therefore beneficiaries of other regions have no other
option but to schedule costlier power available in their respective regions. Because of this reason, it has
been observed that cheaper power in one region remain unutilized whereas costlier power of other region
is dispatched which results in increased average cost of power for the country.
Such Un-requisitioned Surplus (URS) power either remains unutilized or traded by NTPC in power l
exchange whenever consents (without recall) are available from states. Trading through power exchange
attracts additional charges like open access charges, trading margin etc. which on one hand increase the
cost of power to recipient state and on the other hand reduces gains to original beneficiary state.
In order to maximize utilization of cheaper power, NTPC has brought a concept of fixed charge tariff pooling l
which envisage national merit order operation of all NTPC stations which will effectively reduce the average
energy charge rate (ECR) of all NTPC stations and benefit all states. This will provide a framework for URS
power from one region to be scheduled by other region since fixed charges of all states are pooled thereby
replacing the costlier power, resulting in net savings to their end consumers.
Under the this concept, the Fixed Charges (Capacity Charges) of all NTPC Stations shall be pooled based on l
per MW basis which means all states would pay at the same rate of fixed charges post FC pooling in terms
of Rs Cr/MW. FC pooling will also ensure only marginal increase in fixed cost liability for new capacity
addition. There will however not be any change in the original allocation of capacity of any Beneficiary from
respective stations for the purpose of calculation of ECR.
In the concept of FC Pooling, state would continue to give station wise schedule but generation of NTPC l
stations would be strictly done based on merit order at national level by first operating lowest ECR to higher
ECR subject to transmission constraints. Among all NTPC units, after meeting the schedule from cheaper
stations, very few will be kept on Technical Minimum & others will be in reserve shutdown. Based on a
case study carried out on 2016-17 data, it is found that the proposed FC pooling would have resulted in
saving of around 10-11 paise/kWh in ECR on overall generation of around 242 BUs generated by NTPC
stations.
Further, it will also be in the interest of those beneficiaries having major allocations from older plants to l
participate in the FC Pooling as the older units will be phased out and replaced by new capacity due to
compliance of strict environmental norms & ageing of the plants.
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3. THERMAL
3.1 Pooled tariff for NTPC plants
At present, the merit order for the scheduling of power is decided by the respective states depending on l
Energy Charge Rate (ECR) of power stations wherein the concerned state has power allocation. It is seen
that many stations having low ECR are not fully scheduled and at the same time beneficiaries of other
regions are not able to schedule such low ECR power as they do not have allocation in these projects as
NTPC stations are generally regional power station. Therefore beneficiaries of other regions have no other
option but to schedule costlier power available in their respective regions. Because of this reason, it has
been observed that cheaper power in one region remain unutilized whereas costlier power of other region
is dispatched which results in increased average cost of power for the country.
Such Un-requisitioned Surplus (URS) power either remains unutilized or traded by NTPC in power l
exchange whenever consents (without recall) are available from states. Trading through power exchange
attracts additional charges like open access charges, trading margin etc. which on one hand increase the
cost of power to recipient state and on the other hand reduces gains to original beneficiary state.
In order to maximize utilization of cheaper power, NTPC has brought a concept of fixed charge tariff pooling l
which envisage national merit order operation of all NTPC stations which will effectively reduce the average
energy charge rate (ECR) of all NTPC stations and benefit all states. This will provide a framework for URS
power from one region to be scheduled by other region since fixed charges of all states are pooled thereby
replacing the costlier power, resulting in net savings to their end consumers.
Under the this concept, the Fixed Charges (Capacity Charges) of all NTPC Stations shall be pooled based on l
per MW basis which means all states would pay at the same rate of fixed charges post FC pooling in terms
of Rs Cr/MW. FC pooling will also ensure only marginal increase in fixed cost liability for new capacity
addition. There will however not be any change in the original allocation of capacity of any Beneficiary from
respective stations for the purpose of calculation of ECR.
In the concept of FC Pooling, state would continue to give station wise schedule but generation of NTPC l
stations would be strictly done based on merit order at national level by first operating lowest ECR to higher
ECR subject to transmission constraints. Among all NTPC units, after meeting the schedule from cheaper
stations, very few will be kept on Technical Minimum & others will be in reserve shutdown. Based on a
case study carried out on 2016-17 data, it is found that the proposed FC pooling would have resulted in
saving of around 10-11 paise/kWh in ECR on overall generation of around 242 BUs generated by NTPC
stations.
Further, it will also be in the interest of those beneficiaries having major allocations from older plants to l
participate in the FC Pooling as the older units will be phased out and replaced by new capacity due to
compliance of strict environmental norms & ageing of the plants.
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maximum of 24.63 million ton during the Year 2015-16. (ii) Similarly, States of Gujarat, Jharkhand,
Rajasthan, and West Bengal achieved the fly ash utilization level of more than 90 %. State Wise Fly Ash
Generation and its Utilization during The Year 2015-16 are as follows:
Proposed pooling will be beneficial for all states and will enable optimum utilization of existing facilities l
while meeting states requirement from cheaper stations of NTPC.
Concept of pooling of cost is already being implemented in various major infrastructure sectors like power l
transmission charges, railways, steel, coal, petroleum etc. At present, even in case of N e already being
done as per exiting CERC Regulation.
3.2 Ash management system (Launching of mobile App) and
Sensitize States to use treated sewage water in thermal power
plant
l Background
In India, about 80% of power requirement is being met by coal based thermal power plants. Large quantity
of ash is generated at coal/lignite based Thermal Power Stations in the country, which not only requires
large area of precious land for its disposal but is also one of the causes of pollution of both air and water.
Coal based Power Plants in the country are generating about 200 million tonne of fly ash annually. It will
reach to about 300 million tonne by 2022. The present ash utilization rate is at country level is about 61%
(as per CEA's report for 2015-16).
However, MoEF&CC vide their amended notification dated 25.01.2016 stipulates 100% utilization of fly
ash by December, 2017. Additional provisions stipulated to power plants are as under:
ü Thermal power plant has to bear transportation cost of ash up to 100 km and share equally with
construction agency beyond 100 km and up to 300 km for road construction projects, or for
manufacture of ash based building products or as soil conditioner in agriculture.
ü Further, thermal power plants have to bear entire cost of transportation of ash for road construction
projects under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna and asset creation programmes of the
Government involving construction of building, road, dams and embankments within a radius of 300
km.
l Present status on Fly Ash utilization
In the year 2015-16, about 176.74 million tonne ash was produced by 151 number of thermal power
plants and 107.77 million tonne ash was gainfully utilized in various applications which is about 61% of
total ash production. The major areas of ash utilization are (i) manufacture of cement and concrete (25%)
(ii) manufacture of bricks & tiles (8.35%) (iii) reclamation of low lying areas (7.09%) (iv) Ash Dykes raising
(6%) (v) mine back filling (5.85%)(vi) Road & fly over embankment constructing (2.83 %) (vii) agriculture
(1.25%) and (viii) other areas( 4.6%). Concerted effort is required by all the states to improve the utilisation
including disposal of existing stocks.
As per the CEA's report (i) 7 states namely Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,
Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have generated more than 10 million-ton of fly ash with U.P as the
S.N State No. of TPS Fly Ash Generation Fly Ash Utilization Percentage
(Million tonne) Million tonne) utilization (%age)
1 Andhra Pradesh 8 17.5277 10.4779 59.78
2 Bihar 4 6.3442 2.1763 34.3
3 Chhattisgarh 19 24.2256 7.9196 32.69
4 Delhi 2 0.5268 0.6879 130.59
5 Gujarat 11 6.6311 6.4125 96.7
6 Haryana 5 5.0474 5.7471 113.86
7 Jharkhand 7 7.0382 6.3759 90.59
8 Karnataka 4 4.7803 2.3554 49.27
9 Madhya Pradesh 6 13.4212 3.9963 29.78
10 Maharashtra 20 18.6383 13.0005 69.75
11 Odisha 5 10.9490 5.3974 49.30
12 Punjab 3 1.9053 2.0747 108.89
13 Rajasthan 7 6.1136 5.7856 94.63
14 Tamil Nadu 13 8.4443 6.7062 79.42
15 Telangana 4 2.9921 0.8703 29.09
16 Uttar Pradesh 17 24.6277 11.1182 45.15
17 West Bengal 16 17.5313 16.6641 95.05
Grand Total 151 176.7441 107.7658 60.97
l Ash Management Plans
Concerted efforts including specific policy interventions are to be made to ensure 100% utilisation of fly
ash as per MoEF notification. Every Thermal Power plant should prepare its Ash management Plans - Year-
wise plan as well as perspective Years Plan to achieve 100% fly ash utilization by December 2017 as
stipulated by MoEF&CC. These plans should be submitted to Central electricity authority (CEA) for
monitoring.
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maximum of 24.63 million ton during the Year 2015-16. (ii) Similarly, States of Gujarat, Jharkhand,
Rajasthan, and West Bengal achieved the fly ash utilization level of more than 90 %. State Wise Fly Ash
Generation and its Utilization during The Year 2015-16 are as follows:
Proposed pooling will be beneficial for all states and will enable optimum utilization of existing facilities l
while meeting states requirement from cheaper stations of NTPC.
Concept of pooling of cost is already being implemented in various major infrastructure sectors like power l
transmission charges, railways, steel, coal, petroleum etc. At present, even in case of N e already being
done as per exiting CERC Regulation.
3.2 Ash management system (Launching of mobile App) and
Sensitize States to use treated sewage water in thermal power
plant
l Background
In India, about 80% of power requirement is being met by coal based thermal power plants. Large quantity
of ash is generated at coal/lignite based Thermal Power Stations in the country, which not only requires
large area of precious land for its disposal but is also one of the causes of pollution of both air and water.
Coal based Power Plants in the country are generating about 200 million tonne of fly ash annually. It will
reach to about 300 million tonne by 2022. The present ash utilization rate is at country level is about 61%
(as per CEA's report for 2015-16).
However, MoEF&CC vide their amended notification dated 25.01.2016 stipulates 100% utilization of fly
ash by December, 2017. Additional provisions stipulated to power plants are as under:
ü Thermal power plant has to bear transportation cost of ash up to 100 km and share equally with
construction agency beyond 100 km and up to 300 km for road construction projects, or for
manufacture of ash based building products or as soil conditioner in agriculture.
ü Further, thermal power plants have to bear entire cost of transportation of ash for road construction
projects under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna and asset creation programmes of the
Government involving construction of building, road, dams and embankments within a radius of 300
km.
l Present status on Fly Ash utilization
In the year 2015-16, about 176.74 million tonne ash was produced by 151 number of thermal power
plants and 107.77 million tonne ash was gainfully utilized in various applications which is about 61% of
total ash production. The major areas of ash utilization are (i) manufacture of cement and concrete (25%)
(ii) manufacture of bricks & tiles (8.35%) (iii) reclamation of low lying areas (7.09%) (iv) Ash Dykes raising
(6%) (v) mine back filling (5.85%)(vi) Road & fly over embankment constructing (2.83 %) (vii) agriculture
(1.25%) and (viii) other areas( 4.6%). Concerted effort is required by all the states to improve the utilisation
including disposal of existing stocks.
As per the CEA's report (i) 7 states namely Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,
Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have generated more than 10 million-ton of fly ash with U.P as the
S.N State No. of TPS Fly Ash Generation Fly Ash Utilization Percentage
(Million tonne) Million tonne) utilization (%age)
1 Andhra Pradesh 8 17.5277 10.4779 59.78
2 Bihar 4 6.3442 2.1763 34.3
3 Chhattisgarh 19 24.2256 7.9196 32.69
4 Delhi 2 0.5268 0.6879 130.59
5 Gujarat 11 6.6311 6.4125 96.7
6 Haryana 5 5.0474 5.7471 113.86
7 Jharkhand 7 7.0382 6.3759 90.59
8 Karnataka 4 4.7803 2.3554 49.27
9 Madhya Pradesh 6 13.4212 3.9963 29.78
10 Maharashtra 20 18.6383 13.0005 69.75
11 Odisha 5 10.9490 5.3974 49.30
12 Punjab 3 1.9053 2.0747 108.89
13 Rajasthan 7 6.1136 5.7856 94.63
14 Tamil Nadu 13 8.4443 6.7062 79.42
15 Telangana 4 2.9921 0.8703 29.09
16 Uttar Pradesh 17 24.6277 11.1182 45.15
17 West Bengal 16 17.5313 16.6641 95.05
Grand Total 151 176.7441 107.7658 60.97
l Ash Management Plans
Concerted efforts including specific policy interventions are to be made to ensure 100% utilisation of fly
ash as per MoEF notification. Every Thermal Power plant should prepare its Ash management Plans - Year-
wise plan as well as perspective Years Plan to achieve 100% fly ash utilization by December 2017 as
stipulated by MoEF&CC. These plans should be submitted to Central electricity authority (CEA) for
monitoring.
ii. Following suggestions may be implemented by States to ensure the increased ash utilisation:
Ø Promotion and utilization of fly ash bricks in government construction programmes through
inclusion of fly ash bricks in specification and bill of quantities in the projects of PWD/ Housing
Boards, PHE/Pradhan Mantri Awas Yjna for Rural areas and Urban areas etc.
Ø Promotion and utilization of fly ash bricks in government construction programmes through
inclusion of fly ash bricks in specification and bill of quantities in the projects of PWD/ Housing
Boards, PHE/Pradhan Mantri Awas Yjna for Rural areas and Urban areas etc.
Ø Development of Ash Park in designated industrial parks/ areas near demand / urban area having
multiple facilities such as common logistic facilities (Rail/Road) for inbound raw material and
outgoing finished products, storage facilities of raw material/ finished products, quality testing and
issue of quality check certificate for ash based products.
Ø Discouragement for manufacture of clay bricks and its use in government construction and also
by public at large through awareness programmes.
Ø (IRC) specification no. SP-58-2001 need to be adhered. Provision for use of ash and its source of
power plant shall be incorporated right from DPR of road project, its specifications, tender
documents and bill of quantities. It may be pursued at State PWD/ State RDC / Panchayat level.
Ø Support of local administration in Identification and allocation of low lying areas / mine quarries /
pits in the vicinity of thermal power plants, so as to develop these areas for useful purposes &
enhancing ash utilization by TPPs
l Use of Treated Sewage Water by power plants
Our electricity demand is growing at a rate of 6%. Coal based thermal generation capacity is ü
estimated to reach about 277 GW by the end of year 2027. It will require huge qauntity of water for the
power plant operation. One unit of electricity (kWh) generated from coal requires about 3 litres of
water and at present the annual generation for the thermal power plants is around 950 BU which
requires about 2800 million cubic meter / annum (around 7700 MLD). The requirement of water is
likely to grow to 12000MLD by the year 2026-27. Difficulties are already being faced in existing
thermal power plants due to non-availability of water.
With the increasing population & rapid urbanisation, there is more and more pressure on existing ü
fresh surface water sources and even on ground water acquifers for meeting the needs of drinking as
well as irrigation water. Thus, it has become imperative to conserve the fresh waters sources to the
utmost extent for priority use of drinking & irrigation water as a principle.
To conserve fresh water, Ministry of Power is promoting use of treated sewage water in thermal power ü
plants. The untreated wastewater is a potential pollutant which contaminates ground, ground water,
rivers and natural drainage system causing pollution in downstream area.
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Thermal power plants shall conduct awareness/training programme/ workshop, in the adjoining rural
areas up to 100 Km distance of the power plant on methods of manufacturing and utilization of fly ash
bricks etc. though advertisement in local papers, jingles in local language in regional TV / Radio channels,
hoardings/ wall paintings, rolling messages on TV screens etc. This will be a part of their Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR).
l To improve the utilisation of flyash and assist the generators in this endeavour, following efforts are being
made by Ministry of Power and NTPC Ltd.:
ü Monitoring Portal for Fly Ash Utilisation
To monitor the fly ash utilisation by individual Power plants against the ash management plan, a
monitoring protocol for flyash utilisation has been prepared and available at the site of MOP/CEA.
Power plants are requested to upload the data online on a monthly basis latest by 7th of every month,
so that effective monitoring may be ensured.
Thermal Power Plants shall upload Quantum of fly ash generated month wise, and total quantum of fly
ash disposed to the consuming industries and cumulative amount of fly ash available in the ash ponds
at month end.
This report would also be submitted to NITI Aayog on quarterly basis.
Launching of Mobile APP For Fly Ash Users ü
A mobile app is being developed to link up/connect the flyash generators i.e. Thermal power plants
and flyash users. This app will have the following provisions:
Ø Updated data of Power utilities on fly ash generation, its availability at thermal power plant,
location of plants etc.,
Ø Location of fly ash available in the vicinity (100 Km & 100-300 Km) for fly ash users.
Ø Facility to potential user to apply online for issue/ supply of ash by the power plant to reduce time
lag in official correspondences
All the states are requested to direct the power utilities in their state to utilise this app to meet the
requirements of fly ash users.
l Action required by State Power Departments
States may impress upon Thermal Power plants in its states for making their individual Ash management
Plans - Year-wise plan and five Years Plan to achieve 100% fly ash utilization by December 2017 as
stipulated by MoEF&CC.
i. Each power plant shall accord highest priority to ash utilization rather than focus on revenue earning
by restricting sale. Earning revenue shall not be the guiding factor in protecting environment.
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ii. Following suggestions may be implemented by States to ensure the increased ash utilisation:
Ø Promotion and utilization of fly ash bricks in government construction programmes through
inclusion of fly ash bricks in specification and bill of quantities in the projects of PWD/ Housing
Boards, PHE/Pradhan Mantri Awas Yjna for Rural areas and Urban areas etc.
Ø Promotion and utilization of fly ash bricks in government construction programmes through
inclusion of fly ash bricks in specification and bill of quantities in the projects of PWD/ Housing
Boards, PHE/Pradhan Mantri Awas Yjna for Rural areas and Urban areas etc.
Ø Development of Ash Park in designated industrial parks/ areas near demand / urban area having
multiple facilities such as common logistic facilities (Rail/Road) for inbound raw material and
outgoing finished products, storage facilities of raw material/ finished products, quality testing and
issue of quality check certificate for ash based products.
Ø Discouragement for manufacture of clay bricks and its use in government construction and also
by public at large through awareness programmes.
Ø (IRC) specification no. SP-58-2001 need to be adhered. Provision for use of ash and its source of
power plant shall be incorporated right from DPR of road project, its specifications, tender
documents and bill of quantities. It may be pursued at State PWD/ State RDC / Panchayat level.
Ø Support of local administration in Identification and allocation of low lying areas / mine quarries /
pits in the vicinity of thermal power plants, so as to develop these areas for useful purposes &
enhancing ash utilization by TPPs
l Use of Treated Sewage Water by power plants
Our electricity demand is growing at a rate of 6%. Coal based thermal generation capacity is ü
estimated to reach about 277 GW by the end of year 2027. It will require huge qauntity of water for the
power plant operation. One unit of electricity (kWh) generated from coal requires about 3 litres of
water and at present the annual generation for the thermal power plants is around 950 BU which
requires about 2800 million cubic meter / annum (around 7700 MLD). The requirement of water is
likely to grow to 12000MLD by the year 2026-27. Difficulties are already being faced in existing
thermal power plants due to non-availability of water.
With the increasing population & rapid urbanisation, there is more and more pressure on existing ü
fresh surface water sources and even on ground water acquifers for meeting the needs of drinking as
well as irrigation water. Thus, it has become imperative to conserve the fresh waters sources to the
utmost extent for priority use of drinking & irrigation water as a principle.
To conserve fresh water, Ministry of Power is promoting use of treated sewage water in thermal power ü
plants. The untreated wastewater is a potential pollutant which contaminates ground, ground water,
rivers and natural drainage system causing pollution in downstream area.
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Thermal power plants shall conduct awareness/training programme/ workshop, in the adjoining rural
areas up to 100 Km distance of the power plant on methods of manufacturing and utilization of fly ash
bricks etc. though advertisement in local papers, jingles in local language in regional TV / Radio channels,
hoardings/ wall paintings, rolling messages on TV screens etc. This will be a part of their Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR).
l To improve the utilisation of flyash and assist the generators in this endeavour, following efforts are being
made by Ministry of Power and NTPC Ltd.:
ü Monitoring Portal for Fly Ash Utilisation
To monitor the fly ash utilisation by individual Power plants against the ash management plan, a
monitoring protocol for flyash utilisation has been prepared and available at the site of MOP/CEA.
Power plants are requested to upload the data online on a monthly basis latest by 7th of every month,
so that effective monitoring may be ensured.
Thermal Power Plants shall upload Quantum of fly ash generated month wise, and total quantum of fly
ash disposed to the consuming industries and cumulative amount of fly ash available in the ash ponds
at month end.
This report would also be submitted to NITI Aayog on quarterly basis.
Launching of Mobile APP For Fly Ash Users ü
A mobile app is being developed to link up/connect the flyash generators i.e. Thermal power plants
and flyash users. This app will have the following provisions:
Ø Updated data of Power utilities on fly ash generation, its availability at thermal power plant,
location of plants etc.,
Ø Location of fly ash available in the vicinity (100 Km & 100-300 Km) for fly ash users.
Ø Facility to potential user to apply online for issue/ supply of ash by the power plant to reduce time
lag in official correspondences
All the states are requested to direct the power utilities in their state to utilise this app to meet the
requirements of fly ash users.
l Action required by State Power Departments
States may impress upon Thermal Power plants in its states for making their individual Ash management
Plans - Year-wise plan and five Years Plan to achieve 100% fly ash utilization by December 2017 as
stipulated by MoEF&CC.
i. Each power plant shall accord highest priority to ash utilization rather than focus on revenue earning
by restricting sale. Earning revenue shall not be the guiding factor in protecting environment.
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It is against the above backdrop, i.e., to conserve fresh water, use of treated sewage water by power ü
stations wherever power plants are within a radius of 50 km from the STPs has been made mandatory
in the revised Tariff Policy dated 28th January, 2016.
As per CPCB, out of total 62000 MLD (approx.) estimated sewage generation in the country, about ü
23277 MLD is being treated at present. With the increasing population, high rate of urbanization in
coming years and various scheme launched by Govt of India, such, Smart Cities Programme,
AMRUT, Natinal Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) sewage treatment capcity will grow further. The
large volume of sewage offers tremendous potential for its use in thermal power plants and conserve
fresh water for drinking and irrigation purposes.
GOI Initiative in Use of treated sewage water in power plants
The activity of mapping for power station within the vicinity of 50 km from STPs across the country ü
has been undertaken. The central utility NTPC has already taken a lead role in this regard and has
identified five (5) coal based power stations namely Solapur, Mouda, Meja, Dadri & up-coming
Patratu power station for use of treated sewage water to cater to the makeup water requirement and
has reached the stage of binding agreement with Solapur municipal corporation for Solapur Power
Station. Similarly for other NTPC stations, active negotiations with respective municipality and parallel
process of finalisation of detail scheme and DPR are going on. As regards state power utilities,
MAHAGENCO has already tied up with Nagpur Municipality Corporation through a long term
agreement for supply of treated sewage water to their Koradi Power station in Maharashtra.
Various Issues
Based on the water quality data available, it may be necessary to provide tertiary treatment plant in ü
addition to secondary treatment being done at STPs, for achieving required power plant water quality.
As such, additional investment may be required by the power plants for the tertiary treatment plant and
treated water conveying pipe line from STPs boundary up-to the door step of power plants. Any such
investment, on this account is already made pass through in the tariff policy and this cost shall be
factored into fixed costs so as not to disturb the merit order of such thermal plant.
Also since quantity of sewage generation varies with the time of the day, the treated sewage water ü
quantity also will vary over the day and, therfore, may require storage facility to cater to such
fluctuation and maintain a uniform supply round the day on 24x7 basis.
Power plants may adopt suitable business model with municipalities for usages of treated sewage ü
water, based on either PPP model with full or partial investment from PPP partner of
municipalities/utilities or on EPC model with full investment made by utility alone or municipality
alone or both.
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It is against the above backdrop, i.e., to conserve fresh water, use of treated sewage water by power ü
stations wherever power plants are within a radius of 50 km from the STPs has been made mandatory
in the revised Tariff Policy dated 28th January, 2016.
As per CPCB, out of total 62000 MLD (approx.) estimated sewage generation in the country, about ü
23277 MLD is being treated at present. With the increasing population, high rate of urbanization in
coming years and various scheme launched by Govt of India, such, Smart Cities Programme,
AMRUT, Natinal Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) sewage treatment capcity will grow further. The
large volume of sewage offers tremendous potential for its use in thermal power plants and conserve
fresh water for drinking and irrigation purposes.
GOI Initiative in Use of treated sewage water in power plants
The activity of mapping for power station within the vicinity of 50 km from STPs across the country ü
has been undertaken. The central utility NTPC has already taken a lead role in this regard and has
identified five (5) coal based power stations namely Solapur, Mouda, Meja, Dadri & up-coming
Patratu power station for use of treated sewage water to cater to the makeup water requirement and
has reached the stage of binding agreement with Solapur municipal corporation for Solapur Power
Station. Similarly for other NTPC stations, active negotiations with respective municipality and parallel
process of finalisation of detail scheme and DPR are going on. As regards state power utilities,
MAHAGENCO has already tied up with Nagpur Municipality Corporation through a long term
agreement for supply of treated sewage water to their Koradi Power station in Maharashtra.
Various Issues
Based on the water quality data available, it may be necessary to provide tertiary treatment plant in ü
addition to secondary treatment being done at STPs, for achieving required power plant water quality.
As such, additional investment may be required by the power plants for the tertiary treatment plant and
treated water conveying pipe line from STPs boundary up-to the door step of power plants. Any such
investment, on this account is already made pass through in the tariff policy and this cost shall be
factored into fixed costs so as not to disturb the merit order of such thermal plant.
Also since quantity of sewage generation varies with the time of the day, the treated sewage water ü
quantity also will vary over the day and, therfore, may require storage facility to cater to such
fluctuation and maintain a uniform supply round the day on 24x7 basis.
Power plants may adopt suitable business model with municipalities for usages of treated sewage ü
water, based on either PPP model with full or partial investment from PPP partner of
municipalities/utilities or on EPC model with full investment made by utility alone or municipality
alone or both.
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4. ENERGY CONSERVATION
4.1 ENERGY EFFICIENT AGRICULTURE PUMPS
l India's total expected electricity consumption is about 1000 billion units in which consumption of
Agriculture sector is projected at about 173.2 billion units during the year 2015-16, which holds about
17.30% of the total consumption. As per the available data, more than 21 million pump sets are installed in
agriculture sector, majority of the pumpsets are inefficient. Statistics shows that 2.5 to 5 lakh new pumpset
connections are added every year to the sector. The rural agricultural electricity is characterized by:
ü Low reliability due to high cost of service and low or no revenue.
ü Lack of awareness among farmers for energy efficiency practices.
ü Use of inefficient pump sets by farmers due to lack of incentives given the low or no cost power
supplied.
ü The unsustainable growth rate, low prices inevitable lead to a high subsidy burden on the states.
l Agriculture Demand Side Management scheme is one of the sub-scheme of Demand Side Management
scheme approved in September 2013. The objective of this scheme is to reduce energy consumption in
energy intensive agriculture sector.
l The agriculture sector accounts for approximately 80 percent of India's total water consumption and
pumps are the most vital element of the irrigation process. Along with expanding the area of irrigation,
pumps also help to regulate the water flow. As a result, farmers have become more dependent on pumps
for their irrigation needs.
l Energy efficiency and Demand Side Management are important tools to control the demand of electricity.
Hence the demand side management of agriculture pumps has the ability to significantly diminish the
demand-supply gap.
l Awareness on energy efficiency measures/practices among farmers/stakeholders is one of the major
keys to induce energy efficiency in agriculture pumping sector. Therefore, it is essential to build the
capacities of stakeholders like officials of Distribution Companies, state agriculture department and
farmers for energy efficient practices related to pumpsets operation & maintenance, electricity supply
improvement etc. Demand Side Management (DSM) has often been considered as one of the key
strategies capable of offering unique opportunities to showcase efficient use of energy. The programme
could significantly influence and change the equipment buying habits of end use consumers so that they
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4.1 ENERGY EFFICIENT AGRICULTURE PUMPS
l India's total expected electricity consumption is about 1000 billion units in which consumption of
Agriculture sector is projected at about 173.2 billion units during the year 2015-16, which holds about
17.30% of the total consumption. As per the available data, more than 21 million pump sets are installed in
agriculture sector, majority of the pumpsets are inefficient. Statistics shows that 2.5 to 5 lakh new pumpset
connections are added every year to the sector. The rural agricultural electricity is characterized by:
ü Low reliability due to high cost of service and low or no revenue.
ü Lack of awareness among farmers for energy efficiency practices.
ü Use of inefficient pump sets by farmers due to lack of incentives given the low or no cost power
supplied.
ü The unsustainable growth rate, low prices inevitable lead to a high subsidy burden on the states.
l Agriculture Demand Side Management scheme is one of the sub-scheme of Demand Side Management
scheme approved in September 2013. The objective of this scheme is to reduce energy consumption in
energy intensive agriculture sector.
l The agriculture sector accounts for approximately 80 percent of India's total water consumption and
pumps are the most vital element of the irrigation process. Along with expanding the area of irrigation,
pumps also help to regulate the water flow. As a result, farmers have become more dependent on pumps
for their irrigation needs.
l Energy efficiency and Demand Side Management are important tools to control the demand of electricity.
Hence the demand side management of agriculture pumps has the ability to significantly diminish the
demand-supply gap.
l Awareness on energy efficiency measures/practices among farmers/stakeholders is one of the major
keys to induce energy efficiency in agriculture pumping sector. Therefore, it is essential to build the
capacities of stakeholders like officials of Distribution Companies, state agriculture department and
farmers for energy efficient practices related to pumpsets operation & maintenance, electricity supply
improvement etc. Demand Side Management (DSM) has often been considered as one of the key
strategies capable of offering unique opportunities to showcase efficient use of energy. The programme
could significantly influence and change the equipment buying habits of end use consumers so that they
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prefer to adopt efficient technologies. Pump set efficiency up-gradation is one the key aspects of Demand
Side Management measures in agriculture sector. Agriculture Demand Side Management promises
immense opportunity in reducing the overall power consumption, improving efficiencies of ground water
extraction and reducing the subsidy burden on the states without sacrificing the service obligation to this
sector. It also presents a promising prospect of targeting subsidies directly to the beneficiary farmers. By
mere replacement of inefficient pumps, the overall electricity savings (from 21 million pumps) is estimated
at around 50 to 60 billion units annually.
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prefer to adopt efficient technologies. Pump set efficiency up-gradation is one the key aspects of Demand
Side Management measures in agriculture sector. Agriculture Demand Side Management promises
immense opportunity in reducing the overall power consumption, improving efficiencies of ground water
extraction and reducing the subsidy burden on the states without sacrificing the service obligation to this
sector. It also presents a promising prospect of targeting subsidies directly to the beneficiary farmers. By
mere replacement of inefficient pumps, the overall electricity savings (from 21 million pumps) is estimated
at around 50 to 60 billion units annually.
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5. CYBER SECURITY AND PROMOTION
OF DIGITAL PAYMENTS
5.1 CYBER SECURITY IN POWER SECTOR
l Information Technology has an important role to play in the Power Sector. Recognizing the critical
importance of Cyber Security of Indian power sector, various security related activities need to be carried
out at the national, state level and plant level for creation of a secure cyber space.
l Background
Power sector is identified as one of the sectors vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Power sector has started
deploying smart grid technologies, the operations in such groups are controlled by the software
embedded in the hardware. The equipment installed at the power stations also needs to be tested.
l Ministry of Power has taken following steps in this regard
ü Power Sector Computer Emergency Response Teams in the areas of Thermal (CERT-Thermal), Hydro
(CERT-Hydro), Transmission (CERT-Trans.) and Distribution (CERT-D) have been set up.
CERT-Thermal has circulated Sectoral Crisis Management Plan (CMP) to Thermal Utilities. CERT-ü
Hydro has submitted Sectoral CMP for Hydro to CERT-In for review. PSLF Division of CEA has
prepared Sectoral CMP for Disaster Management which includes Generation, Transmission &
Distribution sectors.
Cyber Security Mock Drills in coordination with Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-ü
In).
Advisories issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, CERT-In, National Critical Information Infrastructure ü
Protection Centre (NCIIPC) and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) with
respect to Cyber Security matters are circulated to Sectoral CERTs.
Information Sharing and Analysis Centre-Power (ISAC-P) has been set up at CEA for information on ü
cyber threats/incidents, sharing of information and response mechanism for mitigation.
All utilities of the State/UTs and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have been asked to identify a ü
senior executive as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the process of strengthening
organizational systems with respect to cyber security and implement an Information Security
Management System (ISMS) and prepare Crisis Management Plan (CMP) as recommended by rules
framed under the Information Technology (IT) Act 2008.
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OF DIGITAL PAYMENTS
5.1 CYBER SECURITY IN POWER SECTOR
l Information Technology has an important role to play in the Power Sector. Recognizing the critical
importance of Cyber Security of Indian power sector, various security related activities need to be carried
out at the national, state level and plant level for creation of a secure cyber space.
l Background
Power sector is identified as one of the sectors vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Power sector has started
deploying smart grid technologies, the operations in such groups are controlled by the software
embedded in the hardware. The equipment installed at the power stations also needs to be tested.
l Ministry of Power has taken following steps in this regard
ü Power Sector Computer Emergency Response Teams in the areas of Thermal (CERT-Thermal), Hydro
(CERT-Hydro), Transmission (CERT-Trans.) and Distribution (CERT-D) have been set up.
CERT-Thermal has circulated Sectoral Crisis Management Plan (CMP) to Thermal Utilities. CERT-ü
Hydro has submitted Sectoral CMP for Hydro to CERT-In for review. PSLF Division of CEA has
prepared Sectoral CMP for Disaster Management which includes Generation, Transmission &
Distribution sectors.
Cyber Security Mock Drills in coordination with Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-ü
In).
Advisories issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, CERT-In, National Critical Information Infrastructure ü
Protection Centre (NCIIPC) and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) with
respect to Cyber Security matters are circulated to Sectoral CERTs.
Information Sharing and Analysis Centre-Power (ISAC-P) has been set up at CEA for information on ü
cyber threats/incidents, sharing of information and response mechanism for mitigation.
All utilities of the State/UTs and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have been asked to identify a ü
senior executive as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the process of strengthening
organizational systems with respect to cyber security and implement an Information Security
Management System (ISMS) and prepare Crisis Management Plan (CMP) as recommended by rules
framed under the Information Technology (IT) Act 2008.
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l Expectation from States/UTs
Facility to pay by Credit/Debit Cards/ through POS (Point of Sales) at Power Department Offices. ü
The convenience fee/ MDR for the usage of digital payment modes have to be subsumed as part of ü
the tariff structure itself and should not be charged to customers.
Cash incentive when payments are done digitally.ü
Online payment mechanism through website of DISCOM/Utility/Power Department need to ü
developed
Promotion /Publicity of these initiatives, on various platforms audio-visual, social media, print etc. ü
may be explored. Also the same be got printed on the bill itself.
All payment to employees, contractors and vendors should be done through electronic modes only. ü
l Expectation from States/UTs
ü Crisis Management Plan at utility level
Detailed review of Cyber Security by top management ü
Regular audit of Cyber Security preparedness including plant levelü
Mock drills in coordination with CERT-In and Sectoral CERTs including plant levelü
Nomination of CISOs at utility/plant levelü
5.2 Promotion of Payments through Cards and Digital Means
l Government of India is promoting digital payment and cashless transaction in the country to bring
transparency and productivity in the system. In view of this, Government of India decided that Payment
by cards or digital means should be encouraged for all Government payments and collections. Payment
of electricity bill by online/digital means is one of the identified areas.
l Background
To encourage digital payments, Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)/ convenience fee charged by
States/DISCOMS on electricity bill to be subsumed in tariff structure and absolve the consumers from
paying these charges.
Ministry of Power has taken following steps in this regard:-ü
Communications were sent to States/DISCOMS regarding promotion of Payment through cards ü
digital means, 1% cash back/discount, waiver of convenience fee/charges to the customers
provided on electricity bills and to submit the status vide communications dated 22.6.2016,
14.9.2016, 4.10.2016, 27.10.2016, 7.11.2016, 9.12.2016, 19.12.2016, 6.1.2017, 24.1.2017 and
8.2.2017.
Out of 18 States/DISCOMS who have reported, in 13 Consumers borne the MDR charges. In one it ü
is partially borne by the State/Consumer. In 4 it is borne by the State/DISCOM.
States/DISCOMS were also briefed on these issues in the monthly review meeting chaired by ü
Secretary (Power) held at Guwahati in November 2016, at Bhubaneswar in December 2016 and
subsequent RPMs held at Delhi.
ü Issue was also discussed in the Forum of Regulators (FoR) meeting held on 16.12.2016.
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l Expectation from States/UTs
Facility to pay by Credit/Debit Cards/ through POS (Point of Sales) at Power Department Offices. ü
The convenience fee/ MDR for the usage of digital payment modes have to be subsumed as part of ü
the tariff structure itself and should not be charged to customers.
Cash incentive when payments are done digitally.ü
Online payment mechanism through website of DISCOM/Utility/Power Department need to ü
developed
Promotion /Publicity of these initiatives, on various platforms audio-visual, social media, print etc. ü
may be explored. Also the same be got printed on the bill itself.
All payment to employees, contractors and vendors should be done through electronic modes only. ü
l Expectation from States/UTs
ü Crisis Management Plan at utility level
Detailed review of Cyber Security by top management ü
Regular audit of Cyber Security preparedness including plant levelü
Mock drills in coordination with CERT-In and Sectoral CERTs including plant levelü
Nomination of CISOs at utility/plant levelü
5.2 Promotion of Payments through Cards and Digital Means
l Government of India is promoting digital payment and cashless transaction in the country to bring
transparency and productivity in the system. In view of this, Government of India decided that Payment
by cards or digital means should be encouraged for all Government payments and collections. Payment
of electricity bill by online/digital means is one of the identified areas.
l Background
To encourage digital payments, Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)/ convenience fee charged by
States/DISCOMS on electricity bill to be subsumed in tariff structure and absolve the consumers from
paying these charges.
Ministry of Power has taken following steps in this regard:-ü
Communications were sent to States/DISCOMS regarding promotion of Payment through cards ü
digital means, 1% cash back/discount, waiver of convenience fee/charges to the customers
provided on electricity bills and to submit the status vide communications dated 22.6.2016,
14.9.2016, 4.10.2016, 27.10.2016, 7.11.2016, 9.12.2016, 19.12.2016, 6.1.2017, 24.1.2017 and
8.2.2017.
Out of 18 States/DISCOMS who have reported, in 13 Consumers borne the MDR charges. In one it ü
is partially borne by the State/Consumer. In 4 it is borne by the State/DISCOM.
States/DISCOMS were also briefed on these issues in the monthly review meeting chaired by ü
Secretary (Power) held at Guwahati in November 2016, at Bhubaneswar in December 2016 and
subsequent RPMs held at Delhi.
ü Issue was also discussed in the Forum of Regulators (FoR) meeting held on 16.12.2016.
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6MINISTRY OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
6. MINISTRY OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
6.1 Guidelines for Renewable Energy Projects
l Introduction
The past three years have seen exponential growth and paradigm shift in India's renewable energy sector.
At the same time one is also witnessing substantial decline in the price of procurement of solar and wind
power. Each and every segment of renewable energy i.e. solar, wind, biomass, hydropower , biomass,
waste to energy are being harnessed to their full potential as the government aims to fulfil its objective of
providing 24x7 power to all households by 2022. Apart from the fact that everyday new strides are being
taken within the country in the RE sector, India is playing a pivotal role in the international arena as well. The
setting up of the International Solar Alliance with its headquarters in India and having 121 solar rich
countries lying either fully or partially on the tropic of cancer is indicative of the fact that the global
community is equally serious about the development of electricity from clean sources.
l Enhancement of Targets
\ The Government has up-scaled the target for overall renewable energy capacity by more than 5 times to
175 GW by the year 2022 which includes 100 GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from bio-power
and 5 GW from small hydro-power.
l Leap in the Grid Renewable Power capacity addition
ü The growth of 91.57% has been achieved with capacity addition of 22.5 GW grid renewable power
during last three years (2014-15 to 2016-17), as compared to 11.7 GW installations during preceding
three years (2011-12 to 2013-14). Today, the cumulative installed capacity of grid renewable power
has reached to 57.26 GW, which accounts for 17.52% of grid renewable power installed capacity
from all resources.
The aggregate 57.26 GW grid renewable power installed capacity includes 32.3 GW from Wind ü
power, 12.3 GW from Solar power, 4.38 GW from Small Hydro Power and 8.31 GW from Bio-Power.
The Ministry is in process of developing a new Tariff based competitive bidding process for Grid ü
Connected Wind and Solar PV Power Projects. Draft Guidelines for the bidding process is framed as
follows:
Draft Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Grid Connected
Wind and Solar PV Power Projects
Ø Basis of these Guidelines
Ø MNRE has prepared Standard Bidding Guidelines for Wind and Solar Power Procurement under Section 63
of the Electricity Act, 2003. These Guidelines would create reassuring framework for investors, wind and
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6.1 Guidelines for Renewable Energy Projects
l Introduction
The past three years have seen exponential growth and paradigm shift in India's renewable energy sector.
At the same time one is also witnessing substantial decline in the price of procurement of solar and wind
power. Each and every segment of renewable energy i.e. solar, wind, biomass, hydropower , biomass,
waste to energy are being harnessed to their full potential as the government aims to fulfil its objective of
providing 24x7 power to all households by 2022. Apart from the fact that everyday new strides are being
taken within the country in the RE sector, India is playing a pivotal role in the international arena as well. The
setting up of the International Solar Alliance with its headquarters in India and having 121 solar rich
countries lying either fully or partially on the tropic of cancer is indicative of the fact that the global
community is equally serious about the development of electricity from clean sources.
l Enhancement of Targets
\ The Government has up-scaled the target for overall renewable energy capacity by more than 5 times to
175 GW by the year 2022 which includes 100 GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from bio-power
and 5 GW from small hydro-power.
l Leap in the Grid Renewable Power capacity addition
ü The growth of 91.57% has been achieved with capacity addition of 22.5 GW grid renewable power
during last three years (2014-15 to 2016-17), as compared to 11.7 GW installations during preceding
three years (2011-12 to 2013-14). Today, the cumulative installed capacity of grid renewable power
has reached to 57.26 GW, which accounts for 17.52% of grid renewable power installed capacity
from all resources.
The aggregate 57.26 GW grid renewable power installed capacity includes 32.3 GW from Wind ü
power, 12.3 GW from Solar power, 4.38 GW from Small Hydro Power and 8.31 GW from Bio-Power.
The Ministry is in process of developing a new Tariff based competitive bidding process for Grid ü
Connected Wind and Solar PV Power Projects. Draft Guidelines for the bidding process is framed as
follows:
Draft Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Grid Connected
Wind and Solar PV Power Projects
Ø Basis of these Guidelines
Ø MNRE has prepared Standard Bidding Guidelines for Wind and Solar Power Procurement under Section 63
of the Electricity Act, 2003. These Guidelines would create reassuring framework for investors, wind and
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VI. Termination Compensation
Generator Default:l
(a) Damages, as mentioned in PPA, payable to the Procurer.
(b) The Procurer may take over the Plant at 90% of Debt due.
Procurer Default: Generator may choose either of (a) & (b) below: l
(a) Procurer takes over the Project assets and pay debt due and 150% of Adjusted Equity,
(b) Generator gets damages equivalent to 6 months, or balance PPA period, whichever is less,
of charges for contracted capacity, and retains the assets Thus, the investment by Generator
and the lenders is secured against any arbitrary termination of PPA.
VII. Payment Security Mechanism
Provision for payment security commensurate to 3 months' average billing, by way of (a) LC, (b) l
Payment Security Fund, (c) State Government Guarantee Thus, the Generator need not worry
about any revenue getting blocked or delayed.
VIII. Change in Law:
Effective from the last date of bid submission.l
IX. Early-Commissioning and Part-Commissioning:
Early commissioning and part commissioning have not only been allowed, but incentivised, by l
way of allowing the PPA for a minimum 25 years from the Scheduled Commissioning Date. Thus,
there will be increase in the PPA term, corresponding to this early commissioning of full/part
capacity.
X. Rationalisation of Penalty:
The penalties have been rationalised, so as to reduce the overall cost to the Generator, while at the l
same time, ensuring compliance with the Commissioning Schedule/Scheme Guidelines.
Many of these key reforms form part of the PPA offered by RUMS, MP and which has enabled it to Ø
secure low tariffs.
Issues:
Ø States/ UTs are advised to invite bids for Solar Power based on these guidelines.
solar power developers and distribution companies and also help to protect consumer interests by
facilitating transparency and fairness in procurement process.
Ø Scope of the Guidelines
Ø Long term procurement of electricity from grid connected wind and solar PV power projects having size of
5 MW and above, through competitive bidding, by the Central Government/ State Governments, Central
PSUs/ State PSUs/ other Public Sector Organisations, distribution licensees, as 'Procurer'.
Ø Key Reforms taken up in the Guidelines
I. Project Preparedness:
Issues related to Land, connectivity, clearances etc have been streamlined to expedite and facilitate
setting up of projects.
II. Bid Structure & Process:
Bids have been allowed in Power (MW) and also on Energy (kWh) terms for solar PV, thereby
ensuring better utilisation of resources. Also, e-bidding has been emphasised.
III. PPA
Minimum PPA tenure - 25 yearsl
Unilateral termination or amendment of PPA not allowedl
IV. Generation Compensation for Offtake Constraints:
'Must-run' status for wind and solar projects stressed uponl
Generation Compensation provided for following off-take constraints:m
Back-down - Min. Compensation 50% of PPA Tariffm
Grid unavailability - Compensation by way of Procurement of Excess Generation/Outright m
Compensation
V. Events of Default and the Consequences thereof:
Following defaults included and elaborated:l
"Generator" event of defaultm
"Procurer" event of defaultm
This ensures that the risk sharing is clearly spelt out between various stakeholders, thereby bringing
certainty and clarity.
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VI. Termination Compensation
Generator Default:l
(a) Damages, as mentioned in PPA, payable to the Procurer.
(b) The Procurer may take over the Plant at 90% of Debt due.
Procurer Default: Generator may choose either of (a) & (b) below: l
(a) Procurer takes over the Project assets and pay debt due and 150% of Adjusted Equity,
(b) Generator gets damages equivalent to 6 months, or balance PPA period, whichever is less,
of charges for contracted capacity, and retains the assets Thus, the investment by Generator
and the lenders is secured against any arbitrary termination of PPA.
VII. Payment Security Mechanism
Provision for payment security commensurate to 3 months' average billing, by way of (a) LC, (b) l
Payment Security Fund, (c) State Government Guarantee Thus, the Generator need not worry
about any revenue getting blocked or delayed.
VIII. Change in Law:
Effective from the last date of bid submission.l
IX. Early-Commissioning and Part-Commissioning:
Early commissioning and part commissioning have not only been allowed, but incentivised, by l
way of allowing the PPA for a minimum 25 years from the Scheduled Commissioning Date. Thus,
there will be increase in the PPA term, corresponding to this early commissioning of full/part
capacity.
X. Rationalisation of Penalty:
The penalties have been rationalised, so as to reduce the overall cost to the Generator, while at the l
same time, ensuring compliance with the Commissioning Schedule/Scheme Guidelines.
Many of these key reforms form part of the PPA offered by RUMS, MP and which has enabled it to Ø
secure low tariffs.
Issues:
Ø States/ UTs are advised to invite bids for Solar Power based on these guidelines.
solar power developers and distribution companies and also help to protect consumer interests by
facilitating transparency and fairness in procurement process.
Ø Scope of the Guidelines
Ø Long term procurement of electricity from grid connected wind and solar PV power projects having size of
5 MW and above, through competitive bidding, by the Central Government/ State Governments, Central
PSUs/ State PSUs/ other Public Sector Organisations, distribution licensees, as 'Procurer'.
Ø Key Reforms taken up in the Guidelines
I. Project Preparedness:
Issues related to Land, connectivity, clearances etc have been streamlined to expedite and facilitate
setting up of projects.
II. Bid Structure & Process:
Bids have been allowed in Power (MW) and also on Energy (kWh) terms for solar PV, thereby
ensuring better utilisation of resources. Also, e-bidding has been emphasised.
III. PPA
Minimum PPA tenure - 25 yearsl
Unilateral termination or amendment of PPA not allowedl
IV. Generation Compensation for Offtake Constraints:
'Must-run' status for wind and solar projects stressed uponl
Generation Compensation provided for following off-take constraints:m
Back-down - Min. Compensation 50% of PPA Tariffm
Grid unavailability - Compensation by way of Procurement of Excess Generation/Outright m
Compensation
V. Events of Default and the Consequences thereof:
Following defaults included and elaborated:l
"Generator" event of defaultm
"Procurer" event of defaultm
This ensures that the risk sharing is clearly spelt out between various stakeholders, thereby bringing
certainty and clarity.
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7. Ministry of Coal
7.1 Flexibility in utilization of domestic coal for reducing the cost
of power generation (Tolling)
l The Cabinet had approved the proposal of the Ministry of Power on 04.05.2016 for flexibility in utilization of
domestic coal for reducing the cost of power generation. The methodology finalized in consultation with
stakeholders has been approved by Ministry of Power and issued by CEA on 08.06.2016. CEA vide its
letter dated 20.02.2017 issued methodology for use of coal by State in Private Generating stations (IPPs).
15 Gencos have executed supplementary agreement with subsidiary coal companies of Coal India Limited
for ACQ of 372.85 Mt. Some of the Gencos have not executed supplementary agreement. Till date, no
revised allocation of coal quantity has been received at CIL.
7.2 Use of domestic coal instead of Imported coal
l In an endeavor to reduce the import of coal by the thermal power plants, the plants having linkages and also
importing coal have been approached by CIL and offered higher grade coal without levy of Performance
Incentive on the import substitution coal. This opportunity is being availed by Gencos/IPPs. In comparison
to April to March, 2016, coal imports by Power plants based on indigenous coal during the same period in
2016-17 for CPSUs have reduced from 12.872 MT to 4.959 MT, resulting in reduction of imports by 7.913
MT (i.e.61 %). Also for the period of 2016-17, coal imports by State Sector Power plants based on
indigenous coal have reduced to 5.768 MT from 9.522 MT, resulting in reduction of imports by 3.754 MT
(i.e. 39 %). Overall coal import in the country, in 2016-17 is 65.357 MT which was 80.715 MT in 2015-16,
resulting in a reduction of 19 % in coal imports by Power sector.
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7. Ministry of Coal
7.1 Flexibility in utilization of domestic coal for reducing the cost
of power generation (Tolling)
l The Cabinet had approved the proposal of the Ministry of Power on 04.05.2016 for flexibility in utilization of
domestic coal for reducing the cost of power generation. The methodology finalized in consultation with
stakeholders has been approved by Ministry of Power and issued by CEA on 08.06.2016. CEA vide its
letter dated 20.02.2017 issued methodology for use of coal by State in Private Generating stations (IPPs).
15 Gencos have executed supplementary agreement with subsidiary coal companies of Coal India Limited
for ACQ of 372.85 Mt. Some of the Gencos have not executed supplementary agreement. Till date, no
revised allocation of coal quantity has been received at CIL.
7.2 Use of domestic coal instead of Imported coal
l In an endeavor to reduce the import of coal by the thermal power plants, the plants having linkages and also
importing coal have been approached by CIL and offered higher grade coal without levy of Performance
Incentive on the import substitution coal. This opportunity is being availed by Gencos/IPPs. In comparison
to April to March, 2016, coal imports by Power plants based on indigenous coal during the same period in
2016-17 for CPSUs have reduced from 12.872 MT to 4.959 MT, resulting in reduction of imports by 7.913
MT (i.e.61 %). Also for the period of 2016-17, coal imports by State Sector Power plants based on
indigenous coal have reduced to 5.768 MT from 9.522 MT, resulting in reduction of imports by 3.754 MT
(i.e. 39 %). Overall coal import in the country, in 2016-17 is 65.357 MT which was 80.715 MT in 2015-16,
resulting in a reduction of 19 % in coal imports by Power sector.
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8MINISTRY OF MINES
8. MINISTRY OF MINES
8.1 Auction Preparedness of blocks for 2017-18 already under
preparation by the States
A total of 64 major mineral blocks have been notified by 9 States for auction till21 blocks has been l
successfully auctioned across 7 states up to 17.04.2017, having estimated value of mineral resources
over Rs. 93,190 crores. The total estimated revenue to the state government over the lease period stands
at Rs 73,359 crores. In the last CCEC meeting held on 11.04.2017, the State Governments informed about
availability of mineral blocks to be put up for auctionduring 2017-18, which are given in Annexure VI. The
States are requested to confirm with the detailed list of these blocks.
· The preparedness of the States for auction of mineral blocks in 2017-18 will be discussed in the l
conference-
24 Mineral Block Annulled to be taken up for re-auction.ü
Mineral blocks available after lapsing of 10A (2) © cases.ü
Mineral blocks ready for auction in 2017-18 along with their timeline.ü
Mineral blocks under different stages of exploration in the pipeline for auction.ü
The Ministry of Mines had facilitated the auction process extending support through IBM, GSI and various l
PSU's such as MSTC, MECON, MECL & SBICAP. The State Governments may now directly engage
suitable agencies for any further handholding requirements for auction of these mineral blocks of lapsed
leases.
It is essential to facilitate and expedite various clearances/ approvals required after the mineral block is l
allocated through e-auction. An inter-ministerial group i.e. Post Auction Mining and Approvals Facilitator
(PAMCAF) has been constituted comprising of all stakeholders at various levels for the same. An online
portal and mobile app - Transparency, Auction Monitoring & Resource Augmentation (TAMRA) has been
launched to monitor the various clearances/ approvals and to further the 'EASE OF DOING BUSINESS'.The
State Governments are requested to regularly update the information on TAMRA portal and monitor the
clearances through it.
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8. MINISTRY OF MINES
8.1 Auction Preparedness of blocks for 2017-18 already under
preparation by the States
A total of 64 major mineral blocks have been notified by 9 States for auction till21 blocks has been l
successfully auctioned across 7 states up to 17.04.2017, having estimated value of mineral resources
over Rs. 93,190 crores. The total estimated revenue to the state government over the lease period stands
at Rs 73,359 crores. In the last CCEC meeting held on 11.04.2017, the State Governments informed about
availability of mineral blocks to be put up for auctionduring 2017-18, which are given in Annexure VI. The
States are requested to confirm with the detailed list of these blocks.
· The preparedness of the States for auction of mineral blocks in 2017-18 will be discussed in the l
conference-
24 Mineral Block Annulled to be taken up for re-auction.ü
Mineral blocks available after lapsing of 10A (2) © cases.ü
Mineral blocks ready for auction in 2017-18 along with their timeline.ü
Mineral blocks under different stages of exploration in the pipeline for auction.ü
The Ministry of Mines had facilitated the auction process extending support through IBM, GSI and various l
PSU's such as MSTC, MECON, MECL & SBICAP. The State Governments may now directly engage
suitable agencies for any further handholding requirements for auction of these mineral blocks of lapsed
leases.
It is essential to facilitate and expedite various clearances/ approvals required after the mineral block is l
allocated through e-auction. An inter-ministerial group i.e. Post Auction Mining and Approvals Facilitator
(PAMCAF) has been constituted comprising of all stakeholders at various levels for the same. An online
portal and mobile app - Transparency, Auction Monitoring & Resource Augmentation (TAMRA) has been
launched to monitor the various clearances/ approvals and to further the 'EASE OF DOING BUSINESS'.The
State Governments are requested to regularly update the information on TAMRA portal and monitor the
clearances through it.
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8.2 Status of project implementation under Pradhan Mantri Khanij
Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)
The District Mineral Foundation (DMF) has been created by theamendment of the MMDR Act, with effect l
from 12thJan, 2015, to address the long time grievance of the people affected by mining. The
contributions of 30 % of additional royalty by existing miners and 10% by miners granted mines after the
MMDR Amendment w.e.f. 12.1.2015.
The Central Government has formulated PradhanMantriKhanijKshetraKalyanYojana (PMKKKY). It is to be l
implemented by the District Mineral Foundation (DMF)'s of the respective districts. It has been issued as a
directive under Section 20A of the Act by the Central government on 16.09.2016.The projects
implemented under PMKKKY will help create a congenial mining environment, ameliorate the condition of
the affected persons and create a win-win situation for the stakeholders.
The PMKKKY has mandated 60% of the funds to be utilized in a for High Priority Areas, such as Drinking l
water / Environment preservation and pollution control / Health care / Education / Skill development /
Welfare of women, children, aged and disabled people / Sanitation and 40% of the funds to be utilized for
Infrastructure - Roads & physical infrastructure / Irrigation / Watershed development.
Of the 12 mineral rich states,11 have framed Rules and established DMFs. So far, total 287 districts in 11 l
mineral rich states are covered under PMKKKY.Rs.6681.79 Crores has been collected in DMF's as on
20.03.2107, which is given in Annexure VII. The status of collection of the money accrued in the District
Mineral Foundation (DMF) in the States and its utilization would be discussed in the conference.
The Ministry is in the process of developing a portal for monitoring of PMKKKY implementation. The States l
are requested to appoint Nodal Officers for uploading the data on proposed portal for real time. Some of the
states, who have already developed or are in the process of developing their IT platform for PMKKKY, need
to integrate their system with the national portal being developed.
The State Governments also have been empowered to constitute DMF for Minor Minerals under the newly l
inserted section 15A in the MMDR Act. The States are requested to take appropriate action for setting up of
DMF for minor minerals and update the ministry during the conference.
8.3 Curbing illegal mining through Mining Surveillance System
(MSS) with Specific Reference to Illegal sand Mining
l A 'Mining Surveillance System' (MSS) for major minerals has been developed by the Ministry of Mines
through Indian Bureau of Mines(IBM), with the help of Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications &
Geo-Informatics (BISAG), Gujarat under MeiTY for monitoring of mining activities to curb the incidences of
illegal mining with the use of space technology. The Mining Surveillance System (MSS) is a satellite-based
monitoring system which can provide trigger for any mining like activity in the vicinity of the existing mining
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areas. The system aims to establish a regime of responsive mineral administration by curbing instances of
illegal mining activity through automatic remote sensing detection technology.
In the first round, 296 triggers were generated in October, 2016. The State wise details of triggers is given in l
Annexure VIII. The States were requested to do the field verification of the triggers. In the initial phase, a
total of 296 triggers across the country covering a total area of 3994.87 hectares, have been generated in
the MSS in October, 2016. The status of field verication of these triggers by the district/regional mining
officials of the State Government is as under -
Total triggers reports submitted – 198ü
Number of confirmed unauthorized mine cases detected – 35ü
Number of mining activities of minor mineral–50ü
Number of excavation / Dumps of other mining activities – 100ü
No of other than mining activities cases – 13ü
States are requested to utilize MSS for curbing illegal mining in minor minerals, where it is all the more l
rampant. The implementation of MSS for 'minor minerals' has been taken up by the State Governments
with the support of State Remote Sensing Application Centres expeditiously for which a time-bound action
plan is required.
Indian Bureau of Mines will be conducting 3 workshops with hands on training in May, 2017 at Udaipur, l
Bangalore and Kolkata to build capacities. The State Governments are requested to send their officers for
training in these workshops, and adopt the MSS for minor minerals as well.
8.4 Minor Mineral Rules
Pursuant to the Supreme Court judgment dated 27/02/2012 in Deepak Kumar's Case (OA No. 12-13 of l
2011 in Special Leave Petition (C) No. 19628-19629 of 2009), a clearance under the Environment
Protection Act, 1986, was made mandatory in respect of all minor minerals irrespective of the area of the
mining lease. The States may provide the action taken for its implementation in the conference.
The Ministry had issued a directive under 20A of the MMDR Act to implement transparent systems for l
giving minor mineral concessions, especially in the light of Union Mines Secretary DO letter no
16/119/2015-M.VI dt. 17.08.2015 at Annexure IX to the Chief Secretary of the States and the States were
requested to frame the rules in this regard. The States may provide updated status in the conference.
8.2 Status of project implementation under Pradhan Mantri Khanij
Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)
The District Mineral Foundation (DMF) has been created by theamendment of the MMDR Act, with effect l
from 12thJan, 2015, to address the long time grievance of the people affected by mining. The
contributions of 30 % of additional royalty by existing miners and 10% by miners granted mines after the
MMDR Amendment w.e.f. 12.1.2015.
The Central Government has formulated PradhanMantriKhanijKshetraKalyanYojana (PMKKKY). It is to be l
implemented by the District Mineral Foundation (DMF)'s of the respective districts. It has been issued as a
directive under Section 20A of the Act by the Central government on 16.09.2016.The projects
implemented under PMKKKY will help create a congenial mining environment, ameliorate the condition of
the affected persons and create a win-win situation for the stakeholders.
The PMKKKY has mandated 60% of the funds to be utilized in a for High Priority Areas, such as Drinking l
water / Environment preservation and pollution control / Health care / Education / Skill development /
Welfare of women, children, aged and disabled people / Sanitation and 40% of the funds to be utilized for
Infrastructure - Roads & physical infrastructure / Irrigation / Watershed development.
Of the 12 mineral rich states,11 have framed Rules and established DMFs. So far, total 287 districts in 11 l
mineral rich states are covered under PMKKKY.Rs.6681.79 Crores has been collected in DMF's as on
20.03.2107, which is given in Annexure VII. The status of collection of the money accrued in the District
Mineral Foundation (DMF) in the States and its utilization would be discussed in the conference.
The Ministry is in the process of developing a portal for monitoring of PMKKKY implementation. The States l
are requested to appoint Nodal Officers for uploading the data on proposed portal for real time. Some of the
states, who have already developed or are in the process of developing their IT platform for PMKKKY, need
to integrate their system with the national portal being developed.
The State Governments also have been empowered to constitute DMF for Minor Minerals under the newly l
inserted section 15A in the MMDR Act. The States are requested to take appropriate action for setting up of
DMF for minor minerals and update the ministry during the conference.
8.3 Curbing illegal mining through Mining Surveillance System
(MSS) with Specific Reference to Illegal sand Mining
l A 'Mining Surveillance System' (MSS) for major minerals has been developed by the Ministry of Mines
through Indian Bureau of Mines(IBM), with the help of Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications &
Geo-Informatics (BISAG), Gujarat under MeiTY for monitoring of mining activities to curb the incidences of
illegal mining with the use of space technology. The Mining Surveillance System (MSS) is a satellite-based
monitoring system which can provide trigger for any mining like activity in the vicinity of the existing mining
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areas. The system aims to establish a regime of responsive mineral administration by curbing instances of
illegal mining activity through automatic remote sensing detection technology.
In the first round, 296 triggers were generated in October, 2016. The State wise details of triggers is given in l
Annexure VIII. The States were requested to do the field verification of the triggers. In the initial phase, a
total of 296 triggers across the country covering a total area of 3994.87 hectares, have been generated in
the MSS in October, 2016. The status of field verication of these triggers by the district/regional mining
officials of the State Government is as under -
Total triggers reports submitted – 198ü
Number of confirmed unauthorized mine cases detected – 35ü
Number of mining activities of minor mineral–50ü
Number of excavation / Dumps of other mining activities – 100ü
No of other than mining activities cases – 13ü
States are requested to utilize MSS for curbing illegal mining in minor minerals, where it is all the more l
rampant. The implementation of MSS for 'minor minerals' has been taken up by the State Governments
with the support of State Remote Sensing Application Centres expeditiously for which a time-bound action
plan is required.
Indian Bureau of Mines will be conducting 3 workshops with hands on training in May, 2017 at Udaipur, l
Bangalore and Kolkata to build capacities. The State Governments are requested to send their officers for
training in these workshops, and adopt the MSS for minor minerals as well.
8.4 Minor Mineral Rules
Pursuant to the Supreme Court judgment dated 27/02/2012 in Deepak Kumar's Case (OA No. 12-13 of l
2011 in Special Leave Petition (C) No. 19628-19629 of 2009), a clearance under the Environment
Protection Act, 1986, was made mandatory in respect of all minor minerals irrespective of the area of the
mining lease. The States may provide the action taken for its implementation in the conference.
The Ministry had issued a directive under 20A of the MMDR Act to implement transparent systems for l
giving minor mineral concessions, especially in the light of Union Mines Secretary DO letter no
16/119/2015-M.VI dt. 17.08.2015 at Annexure IX to the Chief Secretary of the States and the States were
requested to frame the rules in this regard. The States may provide updated status in the conference.
Mineral Block Auction up to 2016-17&in pipeline for 2017-18
Annexure VI
State Auctions (2015-16& 2016-17) 2016-17 & 2017-18 2017-18
Auctioned Annulled NIT's ongoing In pipeline
Andhra Pradesh 1 (Limestone) 5 (limestone) - 6 blocks (4 limestone blocks, 2 gold blocks)
Chhattisgarh 3 (2 Limestone, 1 Gold)
2 (Limestone) 1 (limestone) 7 blocks ( 2bauxite, 5 limestone )
Gujarat - - 8 blocks (5 limestone blocks re-tendered, 3 limestone/marl blocks of Jamnagar district)
13 blocks under report writing (8 limestone, 3 bauxite, 1 Lignite)
Jharkhand 3 (2 Limestone, 1 Gold)
- 1 Gold block 10 blocks (1 graphite, 1 Bauxite,1 iron ore, 5 limestone, 2 emerald)
Karnataka 7 iron ore 7 (iron ore) - 9 iron ore blocks
Maharashtra 3 (1 Iron ore, 2 Tungsten)
6 (3 Bauxite,1 Copper, 1 Manganese, 1
Limestone)- all re- tendered
5 blocks (2 limestone, 1 manganese, 2 tungsten) - 2 out of
5 are blocks which were earlier annulled.
Madhya Pradesh 1 (Diamond) 3 limestone - 5 blocks (4 limestone (one to be re-tendered), 1 diamond)
Odisha 3 (1 Iron ore, 1 limestone,
1 manganese)
2 Limestone 3 (2 iron ore, 1 limestone re- tendered)
7 blocks (5 iron ore, 1 limestone, 1 graphite)
Rajasthan 3 limestone 2 (1 limestone, 1 copper)
- 8 blocks (7 limestone, 1 copper)
Tamil Nadu - - - 12 blocks (3 molybdenum, 2 limestone, 3 graphite, 4 iron ore
blocks)
Total 21 24* 19 82
* - 13 previously annulled block have been put tore-auction& from part of 19 where NITs are currently ongoing.
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Annexure VII
The details of total funds collected under DMF (in respect of mining leases granted for all major minerals including coal)
in the 11 states and its utilization(as on 20.03.2017) is provided below:-
S. No. Name of the State Total amount collected(in Rupees
crores)
Number of Schemes launched
Total Amount Allocated
(in Rupees crores)
Total Amount Spent(in Rupees crores)
1. Andhra Pradesh 127.60 14 schemes have been identified which
are under process for implementation.
NIL[under process for implementation]
NIL[under process for implementation]
2. Chhattisgarh 127.60 14 schemes have been identified which
are under process for implementation.
NIL[under process for implementation]
NIL[under process for implementation]
3. Goa 63.24
4. Gujarat 116.96 Schemes/ Projects under DMF will be implemented after detailed survey.
NIL NIL
5. Jharkhand 983.37 (i) 67 schemes have been sanctioned for drinking water and
sanitation.(ii) 34058 schemes
have been sanctioned for
making villages free of open defections.
1037.32 7.38
6. Karnataka 209.09
7. Madhya Pradesh 859.77
8. Maharashtra 116.31
9. Odisha 2107.00 1013 schemes have been identified.
362.29 6.69
10. Rajasthan 642.23 269 schemes have been identified.
21.50 Nil
11. Telangana 122.12
12. Tamil Nadu 0 (DMF not created)
TOTAL 6681.69
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Mineral Block Auction up to 2016-17&in pipeline for 2017-18
Annexure VI
State Auctions (2015-16& 2016-17) 2016-17 & 2017-18 2017-18
Auctioned Annulled NIT's ongoing In pipeline
Andhra Pradesh 1 (Limestone) 5 (limestone) - 6 blocks (4 limestone blocks, 2 gold blocks)
Chhattisgarh 3 (2 Limestone, 1 Gold)
2 (Limestone) 1 (limestone) 7 blocks ( 2bauxite, 5 limestone )
Gujarat - - 8 blocks (5 limestone blocks re-tendered, 3 limestone/marl blocks of Jamnagar district)
13 blocks under report writing (8 limestone, 3 bauxite, 1 Lignite)
Jharkhand 3 (2 Limestone, 1 Gold)
- 1 Gold block 10 blocks (1 graphite, 1 Bauxite,1 iron ore, 5 limestone, 2 emerald)
Karnataka 7 iron ore 7 (iron ore) - 9 iron ore blocks
Maharashtra 3 (1 Iron ore, 2 Tungsten)
6 (3 Bauxite,1 Copper, 1 Manganese, 1
Limestone)- all re- tendered
5 blocks (2 limestone, 1 manganese, 2 tungsten) - 2 out of
5 are blocks which were earlier annulled.
Madhya Pradesh 1 (Diamond) 3 limestone - 5 blocks (4 limestone (one to be re-tendered), 1 diamond)
Odisha 3 (1 Iron ore, 1 limestone,
1 manganese)
2 Limestone 3 (2 iron ore, 1 limestone re- tendered)
7 blocks (5 iron ore, 1 limestone, 1 graphite)
Rajasthan 3 limestone 2 (1 limestone, 1 copper)
- 8 blocks (7 limestone, 1 copper)
Tamil Nadu - - - 12 blocks (3 molybdenum, 2 limestone, 3 graphite, 4 iron ore
blocks)
Total 21 24* 19 82
* - 13 previously annulled block have been put tore-auction& from part of 19 where NITs are currently ongoing.
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Annexure VII
The details of total funds collected under DMF (in respect of mining leases granted for all major minerals including coal)
in the 11 states and its utilization(as on 20.03.2017) is provided below:-
S. No. Name of the State Total amount collected(in Rupees
crores)
Number of Schemes launched
Total Amount Allocated
(in Rupees crores)
Total Amount Spent(in Rupees crores)
1. Andhra Pradesh 127.60 14 schemes have been identified which
are under process for implementation.
NIL[under process for implementation]
NIL[under process for implementation]
2. Chhattisgarh 127.60 14 schemes have been identified which
are under process for implementation.
NIL[under process for implementation]
NIL[under process for implementation]
3. Goa 63.24
4. Gujarat 116.96 Schemes/ Projects under DMF will be implemented after detailed survey.
NIL NIL
5. Jharkhand 983.37 (i) 67 schemes have been sanctioned for drinking water and
sanitation.(ii) 34058 schemes
have been sanctioned for
making villages free of open defections.
1037.32 7.38
6. Karnataka 209.09
7. Madhya Pradesh 859.77
8. Maharashtra 116.31
9. Odisha 2107.00 1013 schemes have been identified.
362.29 6.69
10. Rajasthan 642.23 269 schemes have been identified.
21.50 Nil
11. Telangana 122.12
12. Tamil Nadu 0 (DMF not created)
TOTAL 6681.69
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No. of Triggers Inspected (by States) (As on 15.04.2017)
Annexure VIII
State Total Trigger Total Inspection (%) Completion
ANDHRA PRADESH 29 20 68%
CHHATTISGARH 6 6 100%
GOA 42 0%
GUJARAT 32 32 100%
HIMACHAL PRADESH 11 0%
JHARKHAND 1 0%
KARNATAKA 35 27 77%
MADHYA PRADESH 46 45 97%
MAHARASHTRA 8 5 62%
MEGHALAYA 8 0%
ODISHA 20 14 70%
RAJASTHAN 23 14 60%
TAMIL NADU 29 29 100%
TELANGANA 6 6 100%
Total 296 198 67%
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Annexure IX
Union Mines Secretary DO letter no 16/119/2015-M.VI dt. 17.08.2015 at Annexure IV to the Chief Secretary of ALL
States
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No. of Triggers Inspected (by States) (As on 15.04.2017)
Annexure VIII
State Total Trigger Total Inspection (%) Completion
ANDHRA PRADESH 29 20 68%
CHHATTISGARH 6 6 100%
GOA 42 0%
GUJARAT 32 32 100%
HIMACHAL PRADESH 11 0%
JHARKHAND 1 0%
KARNATAKA 35 27 77%
MADHYA PRADESH 46 45 97%
MAHARASHTRA 8 5 62%
MEGHALAYA 8 0%
ODISHA 20 14 70%
RAJASTHAN 23 14 60%
TAMIL NADU 29 29 100%
TELANGANA 6 6 100%
Total 296 198 67%
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Annexure IX
Union Mines Secretary DO letter no 16/119/2015-M.VI dt. 17.08.2015 at Annexure IV to the Chief Secretary of ALL
States
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Background Note on Agenda Items of Ministry of Mines:
Mineral Scenario in India
Mining sector is one of the core sectors of economy. It provides basic raw materials to many important l
industries.
l Mining sector (including fuel, atomic, major and minor minerals) contributed about 2.4% of GDP in 2014-
15 as per the data released by CSO.The non-coal & non-fuel minerals contribute to 0.76 % of GDP.
The growth in the mining sector in terms of production of minerals has significantly improved in l
comparison to recent past. It is pertinent to recall that the sector recorded a negative growth of 0.6% for
two consecutive years (2011-12 and 2012-13). The mining sector had been hit hard due to the policy
paralysis. The mining activities had been stalled owing to court cases, environmental, regulatory and land
acquisition issues.
The index of Industrial Production for the mining sector (both fuel and non- fuel) in the month of January, l
2017 stood at 146.1 with a corresponding growth rate of 5.3 percent as compared to the level in the month
of January, 2016.
There is a noticeable surge in mineral production in India in the recent times. It is heartening to note that l
production of major minerals in quantity terms during 2015-16, has recorded the growth of 9 % in
comparison to same period last year. The real contributor to this growth story have been Bauxite (27 %),
Chromite (33 %), Copper Concentrate (30 %) , Iron ore (21 %) and Lead Concentrate (32 %) in the metallic
segment.
There is growth in production for all minerals having significantweightage in MCDR minerals (metallic and l
non- metallic) from April- January, 2016-17 is 9.04percent. The real contributor to this growth has been
chromite (18.03%), Iron ore (26.6 %) andmanganese ore. (11.62 %) in the metallic segment and
Limestone (3.16 %) and Magnesite (24.36%) in the non- metallic segment. After consecutive decline in
the value of production in the pastone year, in January, 2017 the value of production has registered a
positive growth of 10.55 %due to rise in price of minerals & metals. This growth story is significant as
international commodity market is still struggling to come out of the state of turmoil, owing to weak signals
coming from the Chinese economy.
Present economic scenario and mineral sector implication l
GLOBAL SCENARIO o
Slowdown in commodity market •
Rebalancing in China•
Non-economic factors such as geopolitical tension and political discords are generating •
uncertainty
Slowdown in investments and trade.•
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Background Note on Agenda Items of Ministry of Mines:
Mineral Scenario in India
Mining sector is one of the core sectors of economy. It provides basic raw materials to many important l
industries.
l Mining sector (including fuel, atomic, major and minor minerals) contributed about 2.4% of GDP in 2014-
15 as per the data released by CSO.The non-coal & non-fuel minerals contribute to 0.76 % of GDP.
The growth in the mining sector in terms of production of minerals has significantly improved in l
comparison to recent past. It is pertinent to recall that the sector recorded a negative growth of 0.6% for
two consecutive years (2011-12 and 2012-13). The mining sector had been hit hard due to the policy
paralysis. The mining activities had been stalled owing to court cases, environmental, regulatory and land
acquisition issues.
The index of Industrial Production for the mining sector (both fuel and non- fuel) in the month of January, l
2017 stood at 146.1 with a corresponding growth rate of 5.3 percent as compared to the level in the month
of January, 2016.
There is a noticeable surge in mineral production in India in the recent times. It is heartening to note that l
production of major minerals in quantity terms during 2015-16, has recorded the growth of 9 % in
comparison to same period last year. The real contributor to this growth story have been Bauxite (27 %),
Chromite (33 %), Copper Concentrate (30 %) , Iron ore (21 %) and Lead Concentrate (32 %) in the metallic
segment.
There is growth in production for all minerals having significantweightage in MCDR minerals (metallic and l
non- metallic) from April- January, 2016-17 is 9.04percent. The real contributor to this growth has been
chromite (18.03%), Iron ore (26.6 %) andmanganese ore. (11.62 %) in the metallic segment and
Limestone (3.16 %) and Magnesite (24.36%) in the non- metallic segment. After consecutive decline in
the value of production in the pastone year, in January, 2017 the value of production has registered a
positive growth of 10.55 %due to rise in price of minerals & metals. This growth story is significant as
international commodity market is still struggling to come out of the state of turmoil, owing to weak signals
coming from the Chinese economy.
Present economic scenario and mineral sector implication l
GLOBAL SCENARIO o
Slowdown in commodity market •
Rebalancing in China•
Non-economic factors such as geopolitical tension and political discords are generating •
uncertainty
Slowdown in investments and trade.•
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INDIA SCENARIOo
However, India remains at a bright spot with strong growth of GDP estimated at 7.11% in 2016-17 •
and rising real incomes.
RBI's latest rounds of forward looking surveys indicate an improvement in the•
Overall business situation; v
Public investment in infrastructure sector - especially in roads and railwaysv
Likely to have a positive impact on the metals industry and will boost the demand for minerals v
like Iron, Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, etc.
Strengthening commodity prices make new year more favourable for mining projectsl
Budget 2017 - Allocation for infrastructure stands at a record Rs 3,96,135 crore which is further l
going to provide fillip to the mining sector
We have a new Mission for turning "Made in India" into a global name. In the coming years, Mining is l
expected to be a key industry to foster investments, both domestic and foreign, and thereby generating
additional employment.
Vision for the Mining Sectorl
“Achieve optimal utilization of India's Mineral Resources through adequate investment in mineral
exploration, mining area infrastructure development and development of beneficiation & extraction
metallurgy, without causing any adverse impact on the ecology and habitat in order to attain self
sufficiency in production of various metals; and support economic growth and emerge as a significant
provider of job opportunities for our growing labour force,”
MMDR Act Amendment
The most significant achievement of the Government was the amendment of the MMDR l
Act, which governs the mineral sector. The Amendment has been effected from 12thJan,
2015.
MMDR ACT amended in January 2015l
Mineral Concessions Grant Through Auctions to bring transparency and remove o
discretion
DMF: District Mineral Foundation (DMF) to address the long time grievance of the o
people affected by mining
NMET: National Mineral Exploration Trust for incentivizing regional and detailed o
exploration
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Mining Leases for 50 years - Existing leases o
deemed extended
Stronger penal provisions for checking illegal o
mining -Higher penalties up to 5 lacs per
hectare of the area and jail term up to 5 years
The act has been amended again in 2016 for proper l
definition of lease area and to allow the transfer of
captive leases, which have not been acquired
through auction.
Mineral Block Auctions
The necessary rules enabling the auction of mineral blocks under the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, viz. l
Mineral (Evidence of Mineral Content) Rules & Mineral (Auction) Rules were notified soon after by the
Ministry.
The Ministry also formulated the 'Model' tender documents to facilitate the State Governments to expedite l
the auction process. Senior officers from Ministry of Mines were also deputed to different States for
facilitating the preparedness of available blocks for auction.
In order to provide further hand-holding support for the implementation of auctions of mining leases/PLs-l
cum-MLs, teams of GSI, IBM, MECL, MSTC, SBICAP&MECON have been deputed to the states to further
assist in crucial activities for auctioning viz. area demarcation by total station &DGPS, transaction
advisory, compilation and digitization of GRs, auctioning platform, etc.
Till now, 64 major mineral blocks have been notified by 9 States for auction. l
The auctioning results as on 13.04.2017, which are successfully auctioned: l
1 limestone block in Andhra Pradesh concluded on 08.06.2016Ø
2 limestone blocks and 1 gold block in Chhattisgarh concluded on18.02.2016, 19.02.2016 and Ø
26.02.2016 respectively.
2 limestone block and 1 gold block in Jharkhand concluded on 12.02.2016 and 26.10.2016 Ø
respectively.
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INDIA SCENARIOo
However, India remains at a bright spot with strong growth of GDP estimated at 7.11% in 2016-17 •
and rising real incomes.
RBI's latest rounds of forward looking surveys indicate an improvement in the•
Overall business situation; v
Public investment in infrastructure sector - especially in roads and railwaysv
Likely to have a positive impact on the metals industry and will boost the demand for minerals v
like Iron, Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, etc.
Strengthening commodity prices make new year more favourable for mining projectsl
Budget 2017 - Allocation for infrastructure stands at a record Rs 3,96,135 crore which is further l
going to provide fillip to the mining sector
We have a new Mission for turning "Made in India" into a global name. In the coming years, Mining is l
expected to be a key industry to foster investments, both domestic and foreign, and thereby generating
additional employment.
Vision for the Mining Sectorl
“Achieve optimal utilization of India's Mineral Resources through adequate investment in mineral
exploration, mining area infrastructure development and development of beneficiation & extraction
metallurgy, without causing any adverse impact on the ecology and habitat in order to attain self
sufficiency in production of various metals; and support economic growth and emerge as a significant
provider of job opportunities for our growing labour force,”
MMDR Act Amendment
The most significant achievement of the Government was the amendment of the MMDR l
Act, which governs the mineral sector. The Amendment has been effected from 12thJan,
2015.
MMDR ACT amended in January 2015l
Mineral Concessions Grant Through Auctions to bring transparency and remove o
discretion
DMF: District Mineral Foundation (DMF) to address the long time grievance of the o
people affected by mining
NMET: National Mineral Exploration Trust for incentivizing regional and detailed o
exploration
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Mining Leases for 50 years - Existing leases o
deemed extended
Stronger penal provisions for checking illegal o
mining -Higher penalties up to 5 lacs per
hectare of the area and jail term up to 5 years
The act has been amended again in 2016 for proper l
definition of lease area and to allow the transfer of
captive leases, which have not been acquired
through auction.
Mineral Block Auctions
The necessary rules enabling the auction of mineral blocks under the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, viz. l
Mineral (Evidence of Mineral Content) Rules & Mineral (Auction) Rules were notified soon after by the
Ministry.
The Ministry also formulated the 'Model' tender documents to facilitate the State Governments to expedite l
the auction process. Senior officers from Ministry of Mines were also deputed to different States for
facilitating the preparedness of available blocks for auction.
In order to provide further hand-holding support for the implementation of auctions of mining leases/PLs-l
cum-MLs, teams of GSI, IBM, MECL, MSTC, SBICAP&MECON have been deputed to the states to further
assist in crucial activities for auctioning viz. area demarcation by total station &DGPS, transaction
advisory, compilation and digitization of GRs, auctioning platform, etc.
Till now, 64 major mineral blocks have been notified by 9 States for auction. l
The auctioning results as on 13.04.2017, which are successfully auctioned: l
1 limestone block in Andhra Pradesh concluded on 08.06.2016Ø
2 limestone blocks and 1 gold block in Chhattisgarh concluded on18.02.2016, 19.02.2016 and Ø
26.02.2016 respectively.
2 limestone block and 1 gold block in Jharkhand concluded on 12.02.2016 and 26.10.2016 Ø
respectively.
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7 iron ore blocks in Karnataka concluded from 01.10.2016 to 06.10.2016. Ø
1 Diamond block- First ever diamond block auctioned in the country in the state of Madhya Pradesh Ø
concluded on 05.10.2016.
3 limestone blocks in Rajasthan concluded on 22.09.2016, 05.01.2017 and 06.01.2017 Ø
respectively.
1 iron ore block in Odisha concluded on 02.02.2016 and 1 limestone and 1 manganese block each Ø
concluded 27.12.2016.
The summary results of the 21 successful mining blocks put to auction across the country show that l
mineral with estimated value of resources over Rs. 93,190 crores have been disposed of in a transparent
manner.
The total estimated revenue to the state government over the lease period stands at Rs 73,359 crores. Out l
of this the cumulative Royalty, DMF and NMET contributions works out to be Rs. 15,825 crores (Rs.
14,130 crores, Rs.1,413crores and Rs.283 crores, respectively).
The success of e-auctions has not only put a stamp of approval on the auctioning scheme as envisaged by l
the Ministry, but, more importantly it will harness substantial additional revenues to the states' exchequers
far much more than what is being collected through royalty.
Success of auction procedure is dependent of host of factors including demand and supply configuration l
of the ore in the vicinity, the quantity and grade of ore, its consumption pattern, quality of the mineralization
studies, land ownership pattern, coastline environment restrictions wherever applicable, general dull
market scenario and any end use conditions imposed by the states in the bidding documents.
e-auction had to be annulled due to insufficient number of applications of initial bids for 37 blocks for which l
the issues were identified as given below:
the quantity and grade of ore, v
quality of the mineralization studies, v
land ownership pattern, v
general dull market scenariov
any end use conditions imposed by the states in the bidding documentsv
The apprehensions raised on average sale price notified by IBM being particularly high in limestone v
has been countered by the successful auction of limestone block at extremely high percentage of
sharing of the value of mineral dispatched up to 60.09 % in one of the blocks of Rajasthan.
Mineral Block Auction up to 2016-17&in pipeline for 2017-18l
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State Auctions (2015-16& 2016-17) 2016-17 & 2017-18 2017-18
Auctioned Annulled NIT's ongoing In pipeline
Andhra Pradesh 1 (Limestone) 5 (limestone) - 6 blocks (4 limestone blocks, 2 gold blocks)
Chhattisgarh 3 (2 Limestone, 1 Gold)
2 (Limestone) 1 (limestone) 7 blocks ( 2bauxite, 5 limestone )
Gujarat - - 8 blocks (5 limestone blocks re-tendered, 3 limestone/marl blocks of Jamnagar district)
13 blocks under report writing (8 limestone, 3 bauxite, 1 Lignite)
Jharkhand 3 (2 Limestone, 1 Gold)
- 1 Gold block 10 blocks (1 graphite, 1 Bauxite,1 iron ore, 5 limestone, 2 emerald)
Karnataka 7 iron ore 7 (iron ore) - 9 iron ore blocks
Maharashtra 3 (1 Iron ore, 2 Tungsten)
6 (3 Bauxite,1 Copper, 1 Manganese, 1
Limestone)- all re- tendered
5 blocks (2 limestone, 1 manganese, 2 tungsten) - 2 out of
5 are blocks which were earlier annulled.
Madhya Pradesh 1 (Diamond) 3 limestone - 5 blocks (4 limestone (one to be re-tendered), 1 diamond)
Odisha 3 (1 Iron ore, 1 limestone,
1 manganese)
2 Limestone 3 (2 iron ore, 1 limestone re- tendered)
7 blocks (5 iron ore, 1 limestone, 1 graphite)
Rajasthan 3 limestone 2 (1 limestone, 1 copper)
- 8 blocks (7 limestone, 1 copper)
Tamil Nadu - - - 12 blocks (3 molybdenum, 2 limestone, 3 graphite, 4 iron ore
blocks)
Total 21 24* 19 82
* - 13 previously annulled block have been put tore-auction& from part of 19 where NITs are currently ongoing.
Handholding Post Auction –
An Inter-ministerial group (IMG) of key stakeholder government organizations has been formed to facilitate l
the successful bidder to expedite the clearances and approvals required to start mining as Post Auction
Mining and Approvals Facilitator (PAMCAF). An online portal and mobile app - Transparency, Auction
Monitoring & Resource Augmentation (TAMRA) has been launched in the National Conclave on Mines &
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7 iron ore blocks in Karnataka concluded from 01.10.2016 to 06.10.2016. Ø
1 Diamond block- First ever diamond block auctioned in the country in the state of Madhya Pradesh Ø
concluded on 05.10.2016.
3 limestone blocks in Rajasthan concluded on 22.09.2016, 05.01.2017 and 06.01.2017 Ø
respectively.
1 iron ore block in Odisha concluded on 02.02.2016 and 1 limestone and 1 manganese block each Ø
concluded 27.12.2016.
The summary results of the 21 successful mining blocks put to auction across the country show that l
mineral with estimated value of resources over Rs. 93,190 crores have been disposed of in a transparent
manner.
The total estimated revenue to the state government over the lease period stands at Rs 73,359 crores. Out l
of this the cumulative Royalty, DMF and NMET contributions works out to be Rs. 15,825 crores (Rs.
14,130 crores, Rs.1,413crores and Rs.283 crores, respectively).
The success of e-auctions has not only put a stamp of approval on the auctioning scheme as envisaged by l
the Ministry, but, more importantly it will harness substantial additional revenues to the states' exchequers
far much more than what is being collected through royalty.
Success of auction procedure is dependent of host of factors including demand and supply configuration l
of the ore in the vicinity, the quantity and grade of ore, its consumption pattern, quality of the mineralization
studies, land ownership pattern, coastline environment restrictions wherever applicable, general dull
market scenario and any end use conditions imposed by the states in the bidding documents.
e-auction had to be annulled due to insufficient number of applications of initial bids for 37 blocks for which l
the issues were identified as given below:
the quantity and grade of ore, v
quality of the mineralization studies, v
land ownership pattern, v
general dull market scenariov
any end use conditions imposed by the states in the bidding documentsv
The apprehensions raised on average sale price notified by IBM being particularly high in limestone v
has been countered by the successful auction of limestone block at extremely high percentage of
sharing of the value of mineral dispatched up to 60.09 % in one of the blocks of Rajasthan.
Mineral Block Auction up to 2016-17&in pipeline for 2017-18l
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State Auctions (2015-16& 2016-17) 2016-17 & 2017-18 2017-18
Auctioned Annulled NIT's ongoing In pipeline
Andhra Pradesh 1 (Limestone) 5 (limestone) - 6 blocks (4 limestone blocks, 2 gold blocks)
Chhattisgarh 3 (2 Limestone, 1 Gold)
2 (Limestone) 1 (limestone) 7 blocks ( 2bauxite, 5 limestone )
Gujarat - - 8 blocks (5 limestone blocks re-tendered, 3 limestone/marl blocks of Jamnagar district)
13 blocks under report writing (8 limestone, 3 bauxite, 1 Lignite)
Jharkhand 3 (2 Limestone, 1 Gold)
- 1 Gold block 10 blocks (1 graphite, 1 Bauxite,1 iron ore, 5 limestone, 2 emerald)
Karnataka 7 iron ore 7 (iron ore) - 9 iron ore blocks
Maharashtra 3 (1 Iron ore, 2 Tungsten)
6 (3 Bauxite,1 Copper, 1 Manganese, 1
Limestone)- all re- tendered
5 blocks (2 limestone, 1 manganese, 2 tungsten) - 2 out of
5 are blocks which were earlier annulled.
Madhya Pradesh 1 (Diamond) 3 limestone - 5 blocks (4 limestone (one to be re-tendered), 1 diamond)
Odisha 3 (1 Iron ore, 1 limestone,
1 manganese)
2 Limestone 3 (2 iron ore, 1 limestone re- tendered)
7 blocks (5 iron ore, 1 limestone, 1 graphite)
Rajasthan 3 limestone 2 (1 limestone, 1 copper)
- 8 blocks (7 limestone, 1 copper)
Tamil Nadu - - - 12 blocks (3 molybdenum, 2 limestone, 3 graphite, 4 iron ore
blocks)
Total 21 24* 19 82
* - 13 previously annulled block have been put tore-auction& from part of 19 where NITs are currently ongoing.
Handholding Post Auction –
An Inter-ministerial group (IMG) of key stakeholder government organizations has been formed to facilitate l
the successful bidder to expedite the clearances and approvals required to start mining as Post Auction
Mining and Approvals Facilitator (PAMCAF). An online portal and mobile app - Transparency, Auction
Monitoring & Resource Augmentation (TAMRA) has been launched in the National Conclave on Mines &
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Minerals on 15thFeb, 2017. This will help to facilitate and expedite various clearances/ approvals required
after the mineral block is allocated through e-auction and to further the 'EASE OF DOING BUSINESS' by
obviating undue delays in getting the requisite clearances.
To facilitate and expedite various clearances/ approvals required after the mineral block is allocated o
through e-auction an inter-ministerial group i.e. Post Auction Mining and Approvals Facilitator
(PAMCAF) has been constituted.
An online system of monitoring and facilitating of clearances under PAMCAF has been developed. The o
online system will also be working on the mobile platform and would enable effective monitoring of
the clearances and approvals.
Online Portal: TAMRA - Clearances & Approvals Monitoring
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Review the regulatory framework of the mining and mineral sector
The MCDR (Mineral Conservation & Development Rules) are the basic rules for regulating the mining l
related activities in the country. It has been revised to align it with the amended Mines & Minerals
(Development & Regulation) (MMDR) Act, changed legal scenario, and incorporate the modern IT
systems into the mineral regulation. It would also entail timelines on part of the Government. The MCDR
will help the mineral industry to better adapt to the legislative transition. The MCDR has already been
notified in Feb, 2017.
Review of the legislative framework atomic minerals
l Atomic mineral rules have been formulated giving greater participation of the government in exploration
and mining of the Atomic Minerals, which are strategic minerals from the point of view of defense, power
and self sustainability in development of modern technologies. It prescribes threshold values of atomic
mineral contents, above which the responsibility of exploration and mining will only be in the hands of
Government and its bodies. The ambit of atomic minerals have been widened to include minerals which
are found necessarily associated with the existing atomic minerals i.e. beach sand minerals.
DMF :Socio-economic Benefit Sharing
l DMF is meant to address the long standing demand of the local people in mining areas for inclusive growth.
The contributions of 30 % of additional royalty by existing miners and 10% by miners granted mines after
the MMDR Amendment w.e.f. 12.1.2016. The Annual budget of DMFs for major mineral States would be
6000 Cr.
The Government has formulated PradhanMantriKhanijKshetraKalyanYojana (PMKKKY) to be implemented l
by the DMFs of the respective districts. It has been issued as a directive under Section 20A of the Act by the
Central government on 16.09.2016.
The PMKKKY has mandated 60% of the funds to be utilized in a for High Priority Areas, such as Drinking l
water / Environment preservation and pollution control / Health care / Education / Skill development /
Welfare of women, children, aged and disabled people / Sanitation and
40% of the funds to be utilized for Infrastructure - Roads & physical infrastructure / Irrigation / Watershed l
development. The projects implemented under PMKKKY will help create a congenial mining environment,
ameliorate the condition of the affected persons and create a win-win situation for the stakeholders
It is in the interest of the State Governments to expedite the setting up of DMF so that these funds being l
accrued, may start getting utilized for the welfare and development of these areas as laid down by the
PMKKKY scheme. Such welfare activities are bound to create goodwill for the mining industry amongst
local population.
The State Governments also have been empowered to constitute DMF for Minor Minerals under the newly l
inserted section 15A in the MMDR Act.
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Minerals on 15thFeb, 2017. This will help to facilitate and expedite various clearances/ approvals required
after the mineral block is allocated through e-auction and to further the 'EASE OF DOING BUSINESS' by
obviating undue delays in getting the requisite clearances.
To facilitate and expedite various clearances/ approvals required after the mineral block is allocated o
through e-auction an inter-ministerial group i.e. Post Auction Mining and Approvals Facilitator
(PAMCAF) has been constituted.
An online system of monitoring and facilitating of clearances under PAMCAF has been developed. The o
online system will also be working on the mobile platform and would enable effective monitoring of
the clearances and approvals.
Online Portal: TAMRA - Clearances & Approvals Monitoring
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Review the regulatory framework of the mining and mineral sector
The MCDR (Mineral Conservation & Development Rules) are the basic rules for regulating the mining l
related activities in the country. It has been revised to align it with the amended Mines & Minerals
(Development & Regulation) (MMDR) Act, changed legal scenario, and incorporate the modern IT
systems into the mineral regulation. It would also entail timelines on part of the Government. The MCDR
will help the mineral industry to better adapt to the legislative transition. The MCDR has already been
notified in Feb, 2017.
Review of the legislative framework atomic minerals
l Atomic mineral rules have been formulated giving greater participation of the government in exploration
and mining of the Atomic Minerals, which are strategic minerals from the point of view of defense, power
and self sustainability in development of modern technologies. It prescribes threshold values of atomic
mineral contents, above which the responsibility of exploration and mining will only be in the hands of
Government and its bodies. The ambit of atomic minerals have been widened to include minerals which
are found necessarily associated with the existing atomic minerals i.e. beach sand minerals.
DMF :Socio-economic Benefit Sharing
l DMF is meant to address the long standing demand of the local people in mining areas for inclusive growth.
The contributions of 30 % of additional royalty by existing miners and 10% by miners granted mines after
the MMDR Amendment w.e.f. 12.1.2016. The Annual budget of DMFs for major mineral States would be
6000 Cr.
The Government has formulated PradhanMantriKhanijKshetraKalyanYojana (PMKKKY) to be implemented l
by the DMFs of the respective districts. It has been issued as a directive under Section 20A of the Act by the
Central government on 16.09.2016.
The PMKKKY has mandated 60% of the funds to be utilized in a for High Priority Areas, such as Drinking l
water / Environment preservation and pollution control / Health care / Education / Skill development /
Welfare of women, children, aged and disabled people / Sanitation and
40% of the funds to be utilized for Infrastructure - Roads & physical infrastructure / Irrigation / Watershed l
development. The projects implemented under PMKKKY will help create a congenial mining environment,
ameliorate the condition of the affected persons and create a win-win situation for the stakeholders
It is in the interest of the State Governments to expedite the setting up of DMF so that these funds being l
accrued, may start getting utilized for the welfare and development of these areas as laid down by the
PMKKKY scheme. Such welfare activities are bound to create goodwill for the mining industry amongst
local population.
The State Governments also have been empowered to constitute DMF for Minor Minerals under the newly l
inserted section 15A in the MMDR Act.
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Till Jan, 2017 – of the 12 mineral rich states – all except TN, all have framed Rules and established DMFs. l
TN yet to start collecting funds.
So far, total 287 districts in 11 mineral rich states are covered under PMKKKY.l
Rs.6681.79Crores has been collected as on 24.03.2107.l
The details of DMF collections for major minerals, as reported by the States is l
DMF Figures as on 31.12.2016
S.No. State Whether rules for DMF notified
Total Districts
Total Number of districts in which DMF has been
set up
Date of setting up of DMF
For Major Minerals
For Minor Minerals
For Major Minerals
For Minor Minerals
1 Goa Yes No 2 2 15.01.2016 N/A
2 Karnataka Yes Yes 30 30 11.01.2016 12.08.2016
3 Chhattisgarh Yes Yes 27 27 02.01.2016 02.01.2016
4 Odisha Yes No 30 30 18.08.2015 N/A
5 Madhya Pradesh Yes Yes 51 51 15.05.2015 N/A
6 Jharkhand Yes No 24 24 22.03.2016 N/A
7 Rajasthan Yes Yes 33 33 31.05.2016 31.05.2016
8 Telangana Yes Yes 10 10 21.06.2016 N/A
9 Andhra Pradesh Yes No 13 13 14.03.2016 14.03.2016
10 Gujarat Yes Yes 33 32 01.04.2016 01.04.2016
11 Maharashtra Yes Yes 36 35 01.09.2016 01.09.2016
12 Tamilnadu No No 32 0 -- –
Total 321 287
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The details of total funds collected under DMF (in respect of mining leases granted for all major l
minerals including coal) in the 11 states as on 20.03.2017 is provided below:-
S. No. Name of the State Total amount collected
(in Rupees crores)
1. Andhra Pradesh 127.60
2. Chhattisgarh 1334.00
3. Goa 63.24
4. Gujarat 116.96
5. Jharkhand 983.37
6. Karnataka 209.09
7. Madhya Pradesh 859.77
8. Maharashtra 116.31
9. Odisha 2107.00
10. Rajasthan 642.23
11. Telangana 122.12
12. Tamil Nadu 0(DMF not created)
TOTAL 6681.69
The details with regard to utilization of the funds, the number of schemes rolled out by the States under l
DMF and the amounts sanctioned and released for these schemes, the following details are submitted:
S.No State Number of Schemes Total Amount Allocated Total Amount Spent launched (in Rupees crores) (in Rupees crores)
1. Andhra Pradesh 14 schemes have been identified NIL NIL which are under process for [under process for [under process for implementation. implementation] implementation]
2. Chhattisgarh 30730 schemes have been 24.56 21.11 identified.
3. Gujarat Schemes/ Projects under DMF NIL NIL will be implemented after detailed survey.
4. Jharkhand (i) 67 schemes have been 1037.32 7.38 sanctioned for drinking water and sanitation.
(ii) 34058 schemes have been sanctioned for making villages free of open defections.
5. Odisha 1013 schemes have been identified. 362.29 6.69
6. Rajasthan 269 schemes have been identified. 21.50 Nil
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Till Jan, 2017 – of the 12 mineral rich states – all except TN, all have framed Rules and established DMFs. l
TN yet to start collecting funds.
So far, total 287 districts in 11 mineral rich states are covered under PMKKKY.l
Rs.6681.79Crores has been collected as on 24.03.2107.l
The details of DMF collections for major minerals, as reported by the States is l
DMF Figures as on 31.12.2016
S.No. State Whether rules for DMF notified
Total Districts
Total Number of districts in which DMF has been
set up
Date of setting up of DMF
For Major Minerals
For Minor Minerals
For Major Minerals
For Minor Minerals
1 Goa Yes No 2 2 15.01.2016 N/A
2 Karnataka Yes Yes 30 30 11.01.2016 12.08.2016
3 Chhattisgarh Yes Yes 27 27 02.01.2016 02.01.2016
4 Odisha Yes No 30 30 18.08.2015 N/A
5 Madhya Pradesh Yes Yes 51 51 15.05.2015 N/A
6 Jharkhand Yes No 24 24 22.03.2016 N/A
7 Rajasthan Yes Yes 33 33 31.05.2016 31.05.2016
8 Telangana Yes Yes 10 10 21.06.2016 N/A
9 Andhra Pradesh Yes No 13 13 14.03.2016 14.03.2016
10 Gujarat Yes Yes 33 32 01.04.2016 01.04.2016
11 Maharashtra Yes Yes 36 35 01.09.2016 01.09.2016
12 Tamilnadu No No 32 0 -- –
Total 321 287
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The details of total funds collected under DMF (in respect of mining leases granted for all major l
minerals including coal) in the 11 states as on 20.03.2017 is provided below:-
S. No. Name of the State Total amount collected
(in Rupees crores)
1. Andhra Pradesh 127.60
2. Chhattisgarh 1334.00
3. Goa 63.24
4. Gujarat 116.96
5. Jharkhand 983.37
6. Karnataka 209.09
7. Madhya Pradesh 859.77
8. Maharashtra 116.31
9. Odisha 2107.00
10. Rajasthan 642.23
11. Telangana 122.12
12. Tamil Nadu 0(DMF not created)
TOTAL 6681.69
The details with regard to utilization of the funds, the number of schemes rolled out by the States under l
DMF and the amounts sanctioned and released for these schemes, the following details are submitted:
S.No State Number of Schemes Total Amount Allocated Total Amount Spent launched (in Rupees crores) (in Rupees crores)
1. Andhra Pradesh 14 schemes have been identified NIL NIL which are under process for [under process for [under process for implementation. implementation] implementation]
2. Chhattisgarh 30730 schemes have been 24.56 21.11 identified.
3. Gujarat Schemes/ Projects under DMF NIL NIL will be implemented after detailed survey.
4. Jharkhand (i) 67 schemes have been 1037.32 7.38 sanctioned for drinking water and sanitation.
(ii) 34058 schemes have been sanctioned for making villages free of open defections.
5. Odisha 1013 schemes have been identified. 362.29 6.69
6. Rajasthan 269 schemes have been identified. 21.50 Nil
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A National Portal is being prepared for collating the collection of DMF funds and monitoring of the l
implementation of schemes under PMKKKY .NISG has been engaged by the Ministry of Mines for the
developing the same. The States are requested to appoint Nodal Officers for uploading the data on
proposed portal for real time. Some of the states, who have already developed or are in the process of
developing their IT platform for PMKKKY, need to integrate their system with the national portal being
developed.
Impetus on Exploration
It is stated that India is largely unexplored as far as mineral wealth is concerned. l
Traditionally India's exploration spend has been low compared to other mining l
economies. India accounts for only 0.4 per cent of the world exploration budget.
There is a progressive decline in the availability of non-bulk surface deposits, on l
account of exploitation of all known deposits, which have sustained the human
civilization over several millenniums, it has become imperative world over to look
for deep seated mineral resources and also intensifying exploration in the country
for meeting the ever growing need of the industry. The experience in other
countries shows that reserves can increase significantly with additional
exploration and beneficiation drives by state-of-the-art technology, e.g.
Australia's known iron ore reserves increased hundred fold in 40 years from 400
million tonnes in 1966 to 40 billion tonnes in 2005, whereas India's resource base
of Iron ore rose from 5000 million tonnes in 1955 to 25,249 million tonnes in
2005. GSI has identified an OGP (Obvious Geological Potential) Area of 5.71 lakh
sq. km and GSI would be focusing more now on the deep seated minerals and
identify the anomaly area of the OGP.
Therefore, thrust is to gear up the public sector agencies i.e. Geological Survey of l
India &MECL to speed up the exploration work. Recognising that the task is
daunting, sincere efforts are being made to encourage the Private Sector to take
up this challenge. The thinking of the Government is reflected in the key initiatives
of NMET, NMEP policy and engagement of agencies for being qualified for taking
up the exploration work.
National Mineral Exploration Trustcreated out of contribution from the mining l
lease holders for encouraging exploration.
The adoption of auctions for grant of mineral concessions has greatly shifted the l
burden doing exploration on the Government. A National Mineral Exploration Trust
was created out through the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, of contributions of a
sum equivalent to additional 2% of the royalty from the mining lease holders for
undertaking exploration in the country.
The National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) has been set up on 14.8.2015. l
The funds under NMET to be utilized for accelerating regional mineral exploration in the country. l
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60 mineral exploration projects have been approved for implementation so far. Approximately funds of l
about Rs.670 crores have accrued to NMET till 12thApril, 2017
The funds of the Trust are envisaged to be utilized inter alia for the following activities:l
Special studies / projects to identify, explore, extract, beneficiate and refine deep seated or concealed o
mineral deposits.
Studies for mineral development and sustainable mining adopting advanced scientific technological o
practices and mineral extraction metallurgy.
Regional and detailed exploration for strategic and critical minerals (e.g. rare earth elements, tin, o
cobalt, lithium, germanium, gallium, indium, niobium, beryllium, tantalum, tungsten, bismuth,
selenium, molybdenum, nickel, etc).
Regional exploration in brown field areas of Obvious Geological Potential (OGP), for deep seated o
deposits through modern technologies. OGP areas have higher geological potential for occurrence of
mineral deposits.
Detailed exploration in areas where regional exploration has been completed.o
Ground and aerial geophysical survey and geochemical survey in OGP areas.o
Facilitation for setting up of a national core repository to encourage research.o
Capacity building of personnel engaged in exploration Purposes necessary or expedient in the interest o
of conservation, development and exploitation of mineral resources as decided by the Governing
Body.
Further, there is a progressive decline in the availability of non-bulk
surface deposits, on account of exploitation of all known deposits,
which have sustained the human civilization over several
millenniums, it has become imperative world over to look for deep
seated mineral resources and also intensifying exploration in the
country for meeting the ever growing need of the industry. The
experience in other countries shows that reserves can increase
significantly with additional exploration and beneficiation drives by
state-of-the-art technology, e.g. Australia's known iron ore reserves
increased hundred fold in 40 years from 400 million tonnes in 1966
to 40 billion tonnes in 2005, whereas India's resource base of Iron
ore rose from 5000 million tonnes in 1955 to 25,249 million tonnes
in 2005. GSI has identified an OGP (Obvious Geological Potential)
Area of 5.71 lakh sq. km and GSI would be focusing more now on the
deep seated minerals and identify the anomaly area of the OGP.
Traditionally India's exploration spend has been low compared to
other mining economies. India accounts for only 0.4 per cent of the
world exploration budget. Further, only 11 companies have planned
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A National Portal is being prepared for collating the collection of DMF funds and monitoring of the l
implementation of schemes under PMKKKY .NISG has been engaged by the Ministry of Mines for the
developing the same. The States are requested to appoint Nodal Officers for uploading the data on
proposed portal for real time. Some of the states, who have already developed or are in the process of
developing their IT platform for PMKKKY, need to integrate their system with the national portal being
developed.
Impetus on Exploration
It is stated that India is largely unexplored as far as mineral wealth is concerned. l
Traditionally India's exploration spend has been low compared to other mining l
economies. India accounts for only 0.4 per cent of the world exploration budget.
There is a progressive decline in the availability of non-bulk surface deposits, on l
account of exploitation of all known deposits, which have sustained the human
civilization over several millenniums, it has become imperative world over to look
for deep seated mineral resources and also intensifying exploration in the country
for meeting the ever growing need of the industry. The experience in other
countries shows that reserves can increase significantly with additional
exploration and beneficiation drives by state-of-the-art technology, e.g.
Australia's known iron ore reserves increased hundred fold in 40 years from 400
million tonnes in 1966 to 40 billion tonnes in 2005, whereas India's resource base
of Iron ore rose from 5000 million tonnes in 1955 to 25,249 million tonnes in
2005. GSI has identified an OGP (Obvious Geological Potential) Area of 5.71 lakh
sq. km and GSI would be focusing more now on the deep seated minerals and
identify the anomaly area of the OGP.
Therefore, thrust is to gear up the public sector agencies i.e. Geological Survey of l
India &MECL to speed up the exploration work. Recognising that the task is
daunting, sincere efforts are being made to encourage the Private Sector to take
up this challenge. The thinking of the Government is reflected in the key initiatives
of NMET, NMEP policy and engagement of agencies for being qualified for taking
up the exploration work.
National Mineral Exploration Trustcreated out of contribution from the mining l
lease holders for encouraging exploration.
The adoption of auctions for grant of mineral concessions has greatly shifted the l
burden doing exploration on the Government. A National Mineral Exploration Trust
was created out through the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, of contributions of a
sum equivalent to additional 2% of the royalty from the mining lease holders for
undertaking exploration in the country.
The National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) has been set up on 14.8.2015. l
The funds under NMET to be utilized for accelerating regional mineral exploration in the country. l
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60 mineral exploration projects have been approved for implementation so far. Approximately funds of l
about Rs.670 crores have accrued to NMET till 12thApril, 2017
The funds of the Trust are envisaged to be utilized inter alia for the following activities:l
Special studies / projects to identify, explore, extract, beneficiate and refine deep seated or concealed o
mineral deposits.
Studies for mineral development and sustainable mining adopting advanced scientific technological o
practices and mineral extraction metallurgy.
Regional and detailed exploration for strategic and critical minerals (e.g. rare earth elements, tin, o
cobalt, lithium, germanium, gallium, indium, niobium, beryllium, tantalum, tungsten, bismuth,
selenium, molybdenum, nickel, etc).
Regional exploration in brown field areas of Obvious Geological Potential (OGP), for deep seated o
deposits through modern technologies. OGP areas have higher geological potential for occurrence of
mineral deposits.
Detailed exploration in areas where regional exploration has been completed.o
Ground and aerial geophysical survey and geochemical survey in OGP areas.o
Facilitation for setting up of a national core repository to encourage research.o
Capacity building of personnel engaged in exploration Purposes necessary or expedient in the interest o
of conservation, development and exploitation of mineral resources as decided by the Governing
Body.
Further, there is a progressive decline in the availability of non-bulk
surface deposits, on account of exploitation of all known deposits,
which have sustained the human civilization over several
millenniums, it has become imperative world over to look for deep
seated mineral resources and also intensifying exploration in the
country for meeting the ever growing need of the industry. The
experience in other countries shows that reserves can increase
significantly with additional exploration and beneficiation drives by
state-of-the-art technology, e.g. Australia's known iron ore reserves
increased hundred fold in 40 years from 400 million tonnes in 1966
to 40 billion tonnes in 2005, whereas India's resource base of Iron
ore rose from 5000 million tonnes in 1955 to 25,249 million tonnes
in 2005. GSI has identified an OGP (Obvious Geological Potential)
Area of 5.71 lakh sq. km and GSI would be focusing more now on the
deep seated minerals and identify the anomaly area of the OGP.
Traditionally India's exploration spend has been low compared to
other mining economies. India accounts for only 0.4 per cent of the
world exploration budget. Further, only 11 companies have planned
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exploration activity in India. India needs to increase its exploration spend to keep reserve development in line
with production. The government has worked towards making a National Mineral Exploration Policy, to address
the issues in mineral exploration.
The available geological reports of GSI are being converted in digitized format and being made available in
public domain to aid the development and research of minerals and help in exploration efforts.
Simplification of procedures for exploration
1. Online Core Business Integrated System (OCBIS)
“State-of-the-Art” IT enabled platform integrating core activities of GSIl
Real-time collaboration and interaction with stakeholdersl
Sharing all baseline geosciences data in a geospatial platform in public domainl
2. The efforts are underway to simplify the procedures for taking up exploration projects, which will be
essential to boost exploration. The following steps have been made in this direction -
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has agreed for relaxation of restrictions imposed on sharing baseline l
geoscientific data in public domain.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) requested to facilitate expeditious accordance of l
survey/flight related approvals.
MoEFCC requested to relax provisions for requisite forest clearances for carrying out mineral l
exploration.
National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP)
A National Mineral Exploration Policy is has been notified after
being approved by the cabinet on 29th June, 2016, to provide a
framework for fostering exploration activities by private sector
companies, primarily to attract private exploration companies.
TheSalient features of NMEP:-
Attracting private agencies through revenue sharing o
model.
Generation and dissemination of baseline geoscientific o
data by the govt. as public good.
Aerogeophysical survey of the whole country. o
Creation of a National Geoscience Data Repository o
GSI has already identified 100 blocks for detailed exploration for implementing such schemes. SBICAP has
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been engaged as a transaction advisor to formulate the revenue sharing mechanism. The tentative distribution
of 100 blocks being planned is -
PSUs are being given 19 blocks o
GSI&MECL will be taking 30 each out of the available budget and NMETfund o
21 blocks may be given to private explorers under incentive scheme o
A National Aero-Geophysical Mapping Programme (NAGMP) is being undertaken by GSI of Rs.351 crore for
the OGP area which is being funded through NMET which has been launched by the Hon'ble Minister of Mines
on 8th April, 2017.
Prevention of illegal mining
The illegal mining has been an endemeic problem in many mineral rich areas. The FIRs being registered in l
illegal mining cases of major minerals has reached a level of 700 in 2015-16 from the level of 400 in the
previous year. While the situation in minor minerals is becoming far worse, where more than 5300 FIRs
were filed in 2015-16 compared to 3900 level in the preceeding year. The increase in the illegal miing cases
showed that the systems in place for checking the same were inadequate. The interests involved and easily
manipulable system resulted in collusion of the beneficiaries & it failed to check illegal mining.
Illegal mining in minor minerals is rampant and is one of the biggest cause of concerns and also intensely l
disturbs the ecology of river beds.
In order to bring a check on illegal mining, the penal provisions have been made further stringent through l
the provisions in the MMDR Act Amendment in the 2015. The States have been empowered for -
Higher penalties and jail terms have been provided in the amendment. o
Further, a provision has been made for constitution of special courts by the State Govt. for fast-o
track trial of cases related to illegal mining.
Use of Space Technology for curbing illegal mining issues
1. MOU WITH NRSC, ISRO
IBM has signed a MoU with National Remote Sensing l
Centre (NRSC), ISRO on 21.01.2016 to undertake a
pilot project on “monitoring of mining activities using
satellite imagery and capacity building of IBM officers
for three years including technical support for setting
up of remote sensing laboratory in IBM”.
The in principle approval and expenditure sanction of l
2.03 Cr has already been accorded by the Ministry for
setup of remote sensing laboratory in IBM at
Hyderabad.
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exploration activity in India. India needs to increase its exploration spend to keep reserve development in line
with production. The government has worked towards making a National Mineral Exploration Policy, to address
the issues in mineral exploration.
The available geological reports of GSI are being converted in digitized format and being made available in
public domain to aid the development and research of minerals and help in exploration efforts.
Simplification of procedures for exploration
1. Online Core Business Integrated System (OCBIS)
“State-of-the-Art” IT enabled platform integrating core activities of GSIl
Real-time collaboration and interaction with stakeholdersl
Sharing all baseline geosciences data in a geospatial platform in public domainl
2. The efforts are underway to simplify the procedures for taking up exploration projects, which will be
essential to boost exploration. The following steps have been made in this direction -
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has agreed for relaxation of restrictions imposed on sharing baseline l
geoscientific data in public domain.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) requested to facilitate expeditious accordance of l
survey/flight related approvals.
MoEFCC requested to relax provisions for requisite forest clearances for carrying out mineral l
exploration.
National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP)
A National Mineral Exploration Policy is has been notified after
being approved by the cabinet on 29th June, 2016, to provide a
framework for fostering exploration activities by private sector
companies, primarily to attract private exploration companies.
TheSalient features of NMEP:-
Attracting private agencies through revenue sharing o
model.
Generation and dissemination of baseline geoscientific o
data by the govt. as public good.
Aerogeophysical survey of the whole country. o
Creation of a National Geoscience Data Repository o
GSI has already identified 100 blocks for detailed exploration for implementing such schemes. SBICAP has
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been engaged as a transaction advisor to formulate the revenue sharing mechanism. The tentative distribution
of 100 blocks being planned is -
PSUs are being given 19 blocks o
GSI&MECL will be taking 30 each out of the available budget and NMETfund o
21 blocks may be given to private explorers under incentive scheme o
A National Aero-Geophysical Mapping Programme (NAGMP) is being undertaken by GSI of Rs.351 crore for
the OGP area which is being funded through NMET which has been launched by the Hon'ble Minister of Mines
on 8th April, 2017.
Prevention of illegal mining
The illegal mining has been an endemeic problem in many mineral rich areas. The FIRs being registered in l
illegal mining cases of major minerals has reached a level of 700 in 2015-16 from the level of 400 in the
previous year. While the situation in minor minerals is becoming far worse, where more than 5300 FIRs
were filed in 2015-16 compared to 3900 level in the preceeding year. The increase in the illegal miing cases
showed that the systems in place for checking the same were inadequate. The interests involved and easily
manipulable system resulted in collusion of the beneficiaries & it failed to check illegal mining.
Illegal mining in minor minerals is rampant and is one of the biggest cause of concerns and also intensely l
disturbs the ecology of river beds.
In order to bring a check on illegal mining, the penal provisions have been made further stringent through l
the provisions in the MMDR Act Amendment in the 2015. The States have been empowered for -
Higher penalties and jail terms have been provided in the amendment. o
Further, a provision has been made for constitution of special courts by the State Govt. for fast-o
track trial of cases related to illegal mining.
Use of Space Technology for curbing illegal mining issues
1. MOU WITH NRSC, ISRO
IBM has signed a MoU with National Remote Sensing l
Centre (NRSC), ISRO on 21.01.2016 to undertake a
pilot project on “monitoring of mining activities using
satellite imagery and capacity building of IBM officers
for three years including technical support for setting
up of remote sensing laboratory in IBM”.
The in principle approval and expenditure sanction of l
2.03 Cr has already been accorded by the Ministry for
setup of remote sensing laboratory in IBM at
Hyderabad.
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The project with NRSC is progressing well. The ultimate objective of adopting l
this technology would be able to use for the volumetric estimation of mining
excavations which form a key parameter of monitoring mining broadly and is
laid down specifically in the mining plan. The setting up of Remote Sensing
Cell in IBM at Hyderabad is also being expedited.
2. Mining Surveillance System(MSS) - 'Eyes watching from the Sky'
A 'Mining Surveillance System' (MSS) for major minerals is being developed with the l
help of Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications & Geo-Informatics (BISAG),
Gujarat under MeiTY through its Digital India Program, to curb the incidences of illegal
mining with the use of space technology. The Mining Surveillance System (MSS) is a
satellite-based monitoring system which can provide trigger for any mining like
activity in the vicinity of the existing mining areas. The system aims to establish a
regime of responsive mineral administration by curbing instances of illegal mining
activity through automatic remote sensing detection technology.
Developed as part of Digital India initiative and hosted on National Centre of Geo-Informatics
The latest Satellite image is juxtaposed on Geo-referenced mining lease maps l
to check any illegal mining in the vicinity. It has an online portal & user-friendly
mobile app for official reporting and also to enable public participation.
MSS is one of the first such surveillance systems developed in the world using l
space technology.
The system works on the basic premise that most minerals occur in continuity l
and their occurrence is not limited to the lease area but is likely to extend
in the vicinity. The MSS checks a region of 500 meters around the existing l
mining lease boundary to search for any unusual activity which is likely to be
illegal mining. Any discrepancy if found is flagged-off as a trigger.
A user-friendly mobile app for MSS has been created and launched on 24th January, 2017 at Gandhinagar l
for enabling public participation in assisting the governments endeavour to curb illegal mining, which was
being used by the inspecting officials to submit compliance reports of their inspections.
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An executive dashboard facilitating the decision support l
system, by which the officials can track the current
status of mapping of the mining leases, reasons for
triggers, the status of inspections on the triggers, the
penalty levied etc. for all major mineral mining leases
across the country.
In the initial phase, a total of 296 triggers across the l
country covering a total area of 3994.87 hectares, have
been generated in the MSS in October, 2016. The status
of field verication of these triggers by the district/regional
mining officials of the State Government is as under -
Total triggers reports submitted – 198v
Number of confirmed unauthorized mine cases v
detected – 35
Number of mining activities of minor mineral–50v
Number of excavation / Dumps of other mining v
activities – 100
No of other than mining activities cases - 13v
The initial results of the MSS have been encouraging. Total 296 triggers were generated initially, which l
have successfully detected the mining activity in more than 90 % cases and after the field inspections,
unauthorized mining was found in 18% of these. Inspired by its success, the States are coming forward to
implement this system for minor minerals.
Outcomes: Impact/ benefits of MSS
The Mining Surveillance System (MSS) aims to curb instances of illegal mining through automatic remote
sensing detection technology.
The main advantages of MSS are as under -
Transparency : Public provided access to the systeml
Participatory : The citizens also can use this app and report unusual mining activityl
Bias-free: The system has no human interferencel
Deterrence Effect : 'Eyes watching from the sky’l
Quicker Response and Action: The mining areas will be monitored regularly. Sensitive areas will be l
monitored more frequently.
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The project with NRSC is progressing well. The ultimate objective of adopting l
this technology would be able to use for the volumetric estimation of mining
excavations which form a key parameter of monitoring mining broadly and is
laid down specifically in the mining plan. The setting up of Remote Sensing
Cell in IBM at Hyderabad is also being expedited.
2. Mining Surveillance System(MSS) - 'Eyes watching from the Sky'
A 'Mining Surveillance System' (MSS) for major minerals is being developed with the l
help of Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications & Geo-Informatics (BISAG),
Gujarat under MeiTY through its Digital India Program, to curb the incidences of illegal
mining with the use of space technology. The Mining Surveillance System (MSS) is a
satellite-based monitoring system which can provide trigger for any mining like
activity in the vicinity of the existing mining areas. The system aims to establish a
regime of responsive mineral administration by curbing instances of illegal mining
activity through automatic remote sensing detection technology.
Developed as part of Digital India initiative and hosted on National Centre of Geo-Informatics
The latest Satellite image is juxtaposed on Geo-referenced mining lease maps l
to check any illegal mining in the vicinity. It has an online portal & user-friendly
mobile app for official reporting and also to enable public participation.
MSS is one of the first such surveillance systems developed in the world using l
space technology.
The system works on the basic premise that most minerals occur in continuity l
and their occurrence is not limited to the lease area but is likely to extend
in the vicinity. The MSS checks a region of 500 meters around the existing l
mining lease boundary to search for any unusual activity which is likely to be
illegal mining. Any discrepancy if found is flagged-off as a trigger.
A user-friendly mobile app for MSS has been created and launched on 24th January, 2017 at Gandhinagar l
for enabling public participation in assisting the governments endeavour to curb illegal mining, which was
being used by the inspecting officials to submit compliance reports of their inspections.
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An executive dashboard facilitating the decision support l
system, by which the officials can track the current
status of mapping of the mining leases, reasons for
triggers, the status of inspections on the triggers, the
penalty levied etc. for all major mineral mining leases
across the country.
In the initial phase, a total of 296 triggers across the l
country covering a total area of 3994.87 hectares, have
been generated in the MSS in October, 2016. The status
of field verication of these triggers by the district/regional
mining officials of the State Government is as under -
Total triggers reports submitted – 198v
Number of confirmed unauthorized mine cases v
detected – 35
Number of mining activities of minor mineral–50v
Number of excavation / Dumps of other mining v
activities – 100
No of other than mining activities cases - 13v
The initial results of the MSS have been encouraging. Total 296 triggers were generated initially, which l
have successfully detected the mining activity in more than 90 % cases and after the field inspections,
unauthorized mining was found in 18% of these. Inspired by its success, the States are coming forward to
implement this system for minor minerals.
Outcomes: Impact/ benefits of MSS
The Mining Surveillance System (MSS) aims to curb instances of illegal mining through automatic remote
sensing detection technology.
The main advantages of MSS are as under -
Transparency : Public provided access to the systeml
Participatory : The citizens also can use this app and report unusual mining activityl
Bias-free: The system has no human interferencel
Deterrence Effect : 'Eyes watching from the sky’l
Quicker Response and Action: The mining areas will be monitored regularly. Sensitive areas will be l
monitored more frequently.
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Effective Follow-up: The action taken on triggers will be followed-up at various levels like DMG, State l
Mining Secretary, State Office and Headquarters Office of IBM and Ministry of Mines, GoI.
3. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Technology (UAVs) or 'Drones’
Furthering the efforts to utilise the space-technology after launching the MSS, the Ministry of Mines has l
explored the usability of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Technology (UAVs) or commonly referred to as
'Drones', for the mining sector. Pilot use of drones launched for regular monitoring of mining parameters,
has been launched on 16th Jaunary, 2017, in the NoaMundi Mines of Tata Steel. IBM has been asked to
prepare an action plan to leverage drones for increasing efficiency in regulation of mining. This would help
in preventing pilferages and also enhancing safety.
4. Steps required to be taken for prevention of illegal mining of sand
There are number of complaints received by the central government regarding high incidences of illegal mining
of sand across the country. The issue has been raised in the Parliament also on number of occasions . The
power to prevent and control illegal mining has been devolved to the State Governments under section 23 C of
the MMDR Act,1957. It is understandable that the state Governments are taking all possible efforts in this
regard, still a lot needs to be done to fully address this problem. Therefore, the issue of illegal mining needs
comprehensive deliberations to work out effective strategies to combat this serious issue.
The State Governments are requested to come prepared with an time bound action plan in this regard in the
conference. Advanced technologies including the use of space technology based MSS, UAVs / Drones may
also be adopted in this endeavor.
Sustainable Mining Initiatives: Star Rating
of Mines
Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri NarendraModi addressed the
UN General Assembly, addressing about 150 world leaders
at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on
26 Sep, 2015 said "The principle of common but
differentiated responsibilities is the bedrock of our
enterprise for a sustainable world." Taking the vision of
Hon'ble PM forward, the Ministry of Mines, in its endeavour
for taking up exhaustive and universal implementation of the
Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) in mining, has
evolved a system of Star Rating of Mines.
India has witnessed increased activity in the field of mining
to support the rapid economic development. The exploitation of natural resources and its impact on
environment and ecology have become far more significant. There has been concerns on the adverse impact
of mining on ecology, environment such as pollution of water, air and land affecting adversely the local
communities as well as displacements of people. There was an urgent need to balance mining activities vis a
vis protection of environment.
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The Ministry of Mines had formulated National Mineral Policy in
2008 which emphasized that all mining shall be undertaken
within the parameters of a comprehensive SDF which will be
based on the guiding principle that a miner shall restore the
mined out area and eventually hand over the mining area to the
community in a better ecological condition than he received it.
The Ministry of Mines then instituted the Sustainable
Development Framework (SDF) for taking up mining activity,
encompassing inclusive growth, without adversely affecting the
social, economic and environmental well-being, at present and
also in future generation. The Ministry of Mines developed a
credible system of evaluation of mining footprints and the first
pilot rollout of SDF was launched in the Sukinda Chromite mine of
M/s. Tata Steel in Odisha by Sri Balvinder Kumar, Secretary
(Mines) on 7.1.2016. Thereon, several other mines have been
brought under the framework of SDF.
The Star Rating is to be implemented through the Indian Bureau
of Mines (IBM), a subordinate office of the Ministry of Mines. It
has been instituted as a two tier system providing self-evaluation
templates to be filled in by the mine operator followed by
validation through Indian Bureau of Mines. Economic
Environmental and Social Benefits of enhancing Sustainability in
Mining by Star Rating System
The draft evaluation template for Star Rating of Mines was formulated after being widely circulated and hosted
on the website of the Ministry for comments & suggestions from stake holders. Subsequently a stake-holders
consultative workshop was also held on 19th April, 2016 at New Delhi. Then a committee was constituted to
review all suggestions received in the consultative meeting and finalize the SDF Evaluation Template. The
Committee was chaired by Shri A K Srivastava, Retired Additional Director General of Forests in Ministry of
Environment, Forest & Climate Change comprising of members functioning in key areas viz. Shri Prithul Kumar
- Director, Ministry of Mines, Shri P S Upadhyaya -retired Director, NMDC, Shri P N Sharma – RCOM, Indian
Bureau of Mines, and representatives from Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI). The Committee
finalized the evaluation template for Star Rating of mines, after reviewing each of the suggestions made during
the Workshop. The evaluation template for Star Rating was notified vide notification dated 23.05.2016.
The evaluation has been based on the following parameters:
Scientific and systematic mining to mitigate environmental impact Ø
Addressing social impacts of resettlement and rehabilitation of mining affected people.Ø
Local community engagements and welfare programmes for socio-economic development of local Ø
community.
Economic Environmental and Social Benefits of
enhancing Sustainability in Mining by Star Rating System
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Effective Follow-up: The action taken on triggers will be followed-up at various levels like DMG, State l
Mining Secretary, State Office and Headquarters Office of IBM and Ministry of Mines, GoI.
3. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Technology (UAVs) or 'Drones’
Furthering the efforts to utilise the space-technology after launching the MSS, the Ministry of Mines has l
explored the usability of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Technology (UAVs) or commonly referred to as
'Drones', for the mining sector. Pilot use of drones launched for regular monitoring of mining parameters,
has been launched on 16th Jaunary, 2017, in the NoaMundi Mines of Tata Steel. IBM has been asked to
prepare an action plan to leverage drones for increasing efficiency in regulation of mining. This would help
in preventing pilferages and also enhancing safety.
4. Steps required to be taken for prevention of illegal mining of sand
There are number of complaints received by the central government regarding high incidences of illegal mining
of sand across the country. The issue has been raised in the Parliament also on number of occasions . The
power to prevent and control illegal mining has been devolved to the State Governments under section 23 C of
the MMDR Act,1957. It is understandable that the state Governments are taking all possible efforts in this
regard, still a lot needs to be done to fully address this problem. Therefore, the issue of illegal mining needs
comprehensive deliberations to work out effective strategies to combat this serious issue.
The State Governments are requested to come prepared with an time bound action plan in this regard in the
conference. Advanced technologies including the use of space technology based MSS, UAVs / Drones may
also be adopted in this endeavor.
Sustainable Mining Initiatives: Star Rating
of Mines
Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri NarendraModi addressed the
UN General Assembly, addressing about 150 world leaders
at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on
26 Sep, 2015 said "The principle of common but
differentiated responsibilities is the bedrock of our
enterprise for a sustainable world." Taking the vision of
Hon'ble PM forward, the Ministry of Mines, in its endeavour
for taking up exhaustive and universal implementation of the
Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) in mining, has
evolved a system of Star Rating of Mines.
India has witnessed increased activity in the field of mining
to support the rapid economic development. The exploitation of natural resources and its impact on
environment and ecology have become far more significant. There has been concerns on the adverse impact
of mining on ecology, environment such as pollution of water, air and land affecting adversely the local
communities as well as displacements of people. There was an urgent need to balance mining activities vis a
vis protection of environment.
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The Ministry of Mines had formulated National Mineral Policy in
2008 which emphasized that all mining shall be undertaken
within the parameters of a comprehensive SDF which will be
based on the guiding principle that a miner shall restore the
mined out area and eventually hand over the mining area to the
community in a better ecological condition than he received it.
The Ministry of Mines then instituted the Sustainable
Development Framework (SDF) for taking up mining activity,
encompassing inclusive growth, without adversely affecting the
social, economic and environmental well-being, at present and
also in future generation. The Ministry of Mines developed a
credible system of evaluation of mining footprints and the first
pilot rollout of SDF was launched in the Sukinda Chromite mine of
M/s. Tata Steel in Odisha by Sri Balvinder Kumar, Secretary
(Mines) on 7.1.2016. Thereon, several other mines have been
brought under the framework of SDF.
The Star Rating is to be implemented through the Indian Bureau
of Mines (IBM), a subordinate office of the Ministry of Mines. It
has been instituted as a two tier system providing self-evaluation
templates to be filled in by the mine operator followed by
validation through Indian Bureau of Mines. Economic
Environmental and Social Benefits of enhancing Sustainability in
Mining by Star Rating System
The draft evaluation template for Star Rating of Mines was formulated after being widely circulated and hosted
on the website of the Ministry for comments & suggestions from stake holders. Subsequently a stake-holders
consultative workshop was also held on 19th April, 2016 at New Delhi. Then a committee was constituted to
review all suggestions received in the consultative meeting and finalize the SDF Evaluation Template. The
Committee was chaired by Shri A K Srivastava, Retired Additional Director General of Forests in Ministry of
Environment, Forest & Climate Change comprising of members functioning in key areas viz. Shri Prithul Kumar
- Director, Ministry of Mines, Shri P S Upadhyaya -retired Director, NMDC, Shri P N Sharma – RCOM, Indian
Bureau of Mines, and representatives from Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI). The Committee
finalized the evaluation template for Star Rating of mines, after reviewing each of the suggestions made during
the Workshop. The evaluation template for Star Rating was notified vide notification dated 23.05.2016.
The evaluation has been based on the following parameters:
Scientific and systematic mining to mitigate environmental impact Ø
Addressing social impacts of resettlement and rehabilitation of mining affected people.Ø
Local community engagements and welfare programmes for socio-economic development of local Ø
community.
Economic Environmental and Social Benefits of
enhancing Sustainability in Mining by Star Rating System
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Progressive and final mine closure to ensure for restoration of mined out land in better conditions then Ø
original.
Adoption of international standards for mining operations and reporting.Ø
Based on the performance of the mining leases, 1 to 5 star rating would be given to the mines which have been
operational for more than 180 days in the reporting period. The Star Rating will be done initially for mines of
major minerals. The positive impact of getting higher Star Rating will drive miners to quickly adopt sustainable
mining practices. Initially Star Rating on Pilot basis was done manually and 19 mines were awarded with 4 & 5
Stars at the first National Conclave on Mines & Minerals held at Raipur, 4-5 July, 2016& Minerals held at Raipur,
4-5 July, 2016 and subsequently 32 mines have been awarded 5 stars at the 2ndNCMM on 15th Feb, 2017. The
Star Rating has been included as statutory provision in the MCDR for time-bound (2 years) achieving of
minimum 4 stars.
A web enabled online system for evaluation of measures has been developed and launched on 18th August, as
a vital step for ensuring compliance of environmental protection and social responsibility by the mining sector.
Outcomes: Impact/ benefits of Star Rating System
An innovative system of Star Rating of Mines has the
following key benefits:
Comprehensive mitigation of environmental Ø
impacts on land, air and water by the mining
activities.
The online star rating system leveraging Ø
information technology will more responsive,
transparent and efficient. This online system will
also be integrated to the Mining Tenement
System and the existing online returns system. It
will entail collection of various technical,
environmental and social data on the mining
sector at one platform by IBM, which would be
utilised to enable better management and
monitoring of the compliance. The earlier system was very limited only to the techncal aspects of
monitoring.
Availability of information on mining & conservation activities in public domain will enable greater Ø
transparency and participation of stakeholders leading to speedy resolution of conflicts
Intensive monitoring of restoration of the mined out areas and eventually hand over the mining area to the Ø
community in a better ecological condition than he recived
Encourage adoption of highest standards and sharing good practices.Ø
The spurt of growth in Indian economy in the recent years has simultaneously witnessed increased activity Ø
in the field of mining to support the rapid economic development. The exploitation of natural resources and
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its impact on environment and ecology have become far more significant. There has been concerns on the
adverse impact of mining on ecology, environment such as pollution of water, air and land affecting
adversely the local communities as well as displacements of people. The incidence of illegal mining has
further enhanced the ill-effects on ecology & constraints on the available infrastructure and forced us to
take an entirely different approach towards mining activity. The society has become more and more
sensitive towards the mining activity and a debate between economic benefits of mining activity and the
amount of exploitation putting constraint on our natural resources, ecology, etc., has become very
prominent.
The innovative system of Star Rating of Mines evolved by Ministry of Mines in its endeavour for exhaustive Ø
and universal implementation of Sustainable Development Framework in mining, which would besides
other benefits lead to a self-driven mechanism of the compliance of statutory mining stipulations and
adoption of best practices. This would substantially address the ill ecological impacts associated with
mining activities. Moreover, theintensive monitoring of progressive restoration of the mined out areas by
the star rating system, will eventually result in ensuring the handing over of mining area to the community
in a better ecological condition.
The Online Star Rating portal was launched on 18th August, 2016. A total of 758 mines of major minerals which
were operational for more than 6 months in 2015-16 are elegible for star rating. Most star ratings have ben filed
online, and IBM has also completed the inspections and awarded star rating in 560 mines. The star rating wise
break up is as under –
Star Rating No of Mines as per online returns No of mines validated by IBM
5 Star 71 32
4 Star 162 42
3 Star 224 28
2 Star 55 2
1 Star 48
Total 560 103
ABANDONED MINES
An Abandoned Mines Initiative (AMI) taken up to assess and remediate the abandoned mines in the l
country in a time bound manner. A workshop has already been held on 19thDec, 2016 in collaboration with
TERI and IBM. AMoUhas been signed at 2nd NCMMbetween them to draw up an action plan to address the
remediation of abandoned mines and mined out areas.
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Progressive and final mine closure to ensure for restoration of mined out land in better conditions then Ø
original.
Adoption of international standards for mining operations and reporting.Ø
Based on the performance of the mining leases, 1 to 5 star rating would be given to the mines which have been
operational for more than 180 days in the reporting period. The Star Rating will be done initially for mines of
major minerals. The positive impact of getting higher Star Rating will drive miners to quickly adopt sustainable
mining practices. Initially Star Rating on Pilot basis was done manually and 19 mines were awarded with 4 & 5
Stars at the first National Conclave on Mines & Minerals held at Raipur, 4-5 July, 2016& Minerals held at Raipur,
4-5 July, 2016 and subsequently 32 mines have been awarded 5 stars at the 2ndNCMM on 15th Feb, 2017. The
Star Rating has been included as statutory provision in the MCDR for time-bound (2 years) achieving of
minimum 4 stars.
A web enabled online system for evaluation of measures has been developed and launched on 18th August, as
a vital step for ensuring compliance of environmental protection and social responsibility by the mining sector.
Outcomes: Impact/ benefits of Star Rating System
An innovative system of Star Rating of Mines has the
following key benefits:
Comprehensive mitigation of environmental Ø
impacts on land, air and water by the mining
activities.
The online star rating system leveraging Ø
information technology will more responsive,
transparent and efficient. This online system will
also be integrated to the Mining Tenement
System and the existing online returns system. It
will entail collection of various technical,
environmental and social data on the mining
sector at one platform by IBM, which would be
utilised to enable better management and
monitoring of the compliance. The earlier system was very limited only to the techncal aspects of
monitoring.
Availability of information on mining & conservation activities in public domain will enable greater Ø
transparency and participation of stakeholders leading to speedy resolution of conflicts
Intensive monitoring of restoration of the mined out areas and eventually hand over the mining area to the Ø
community in a better ecological condition than he recived
Encourage adoption of highest standards and sharing good practices.Ø
The spurt of growth in Indian economy in the recent years has simultaneously witnessed increased activity Ø
in the field of mining to support the rapid economic development. The exploitation of natural resources and
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its impact on environment and ecology have become far more significant. There has been concerns on the
adverse impact of mining on ecology, environment such as pollution of water, air and land affecting
adversely the local communities as well as displacements of people. The incidence of illegal mining has
further enhanced the ill-effects on ecology & constraints on the available infrastructure and forced us to
take an entirely different approach towards mining activity. The society has become more and more
sensitive towards the mining activity and a debate between economic benefits of mining activity and the
amount of exploitation putting constraint on our natural resources, ecology, etc., has become very
prominent.
The innovative system of Star Rating of Mines evolved by Ministry of Mines in its endeavour for exhaustive Ø
and universal implementation of Sustainable Development Framework in mining, which would besides
other benefits lead to a self-driven mechanism of the compliance of statutory mining stipulations and
adoption of best practices. This would substantially address the ill ecological impacts associated with
mining activities. Moreover, theintensive monitoring of progressive restoration of the mined out areas by
the star rating system, will eventually result in ensuring the handing over of mining area to the community
in a better ecological condition.
The Online Star Rating portal was launched on 18th August, 2016. A total of 758 mines of major minerals which
were operational for more than 6 months in 2015-16 are elegible for star rating. Most star ratings have ben filed
online, and IBM has also completed the inspections and awarded star rating in 560 mines. The star rating wise
break up is as under –
Star Rating No of Mines as per online returns No of mines validated by IBM
5 Star 71 32
4 Star 162 42
3 Star 224 28
2 Star 55 2
1 Star 48
Total 560 103
ABANDONED MINES
An Abandoned Mines Initiative (AMI) taken up to assess and remediate the abandoned mines in the l
country in a time bound manner. A workshop has already been held on 19thDec, 2016 in collaboration with
TERI and IBM. AMoUhas been signed at 2nd NCMMbetween them to draw up an action plan to address the
remediation of abandoned mines and mined out areas.
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RECLAMATION OF RED MUD
Ambitious 3 years project taken up with TERI for remediation of Red Mud Dumps l
of NALCO. A MoUhas been signed at 2nd NCMMbetween TERI & NALCO to draw
up an action plan to address the remediation of red mud dumps and the mined
out areas.
Use of Information Technology
The induction of Information Technology for improvement in governmental capacity
of mineral administration. Some states have gone ahead and already introduced IT in
their spheres of mineral administration, viz. Odisha, Rajasthan, MP, etc.
The Union Ministry is committed to establishing a Mining Tenement System (MTS),
which would primarily involve automating the entire mineral concession life-cycle,
starting from identification of area and ending with closure of the mine; and
connecting the various stakeholders for real-time transfer of electronic files and
exchange of data. This shall enable effective management of mineral concession regime and transparency in
mining operations, transportation of ore with the help of online electronic weighbridges and check-posts. The
Mining Tenement System tender is under finalization to select the Implementation Agency.
The tender for selection of implementation agency for Mining Tenement System has already been finalized and
the Contract Agreement with M/s Wipro is executed by IBM in November, 2016 as the Implementation Agency.
The basic implementation would be completed in the 1st year itself.
The State Governments would be important stakeholders for its implementation in terms of providing legacy
data of leases and explorations, etc.
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Expediting the pending mining lease cases saved under section 10A(2)© having
the timelines of 11.1.2017
The mining lease applications saved under Section 10A (2) (c) (prior approval granted in cases for mineral l
listed in 1st Schedule of the Act or LOI issued in cases for other major minerals) need to be granted subject
to fulfilment of the conditions of the previous approval or of the letter of intent within a period of two years
from the date of commencement of the said Act, which is up to 11.01.2017. It had come to notice of the
Ministry that some of such applications are still pending for the execution of mining lease.
EFFORTS MADE,OUTCOME AND WAY FORWARD IN SECTION 10A(2)(c) APPLICATIONS
I) Efforts made by the Ministry of Mines for expediting the cases of mining lease applications saved under
section 10A(2)© of the MMDR Act inserted amendment with effect from 12th Jan, 2015
The Mining Lease (ML) applications which have been saved under Section 10A(2)© of the Mines & l
Minerals (Development & Regulation) (MMDR) Act 2015, if not granted before 11.01.2017, would suo
motu lapse.
The Ministry of Mines had made serious efforts to expedite all such cases where the mining plan was l
sanctioned but cases were pending because of procedural delays in getting statutory clearances like forest
clearances, environment clearances etc. Their expeditious processing was important as these mining
leases, which are under process of acquiring clearances, if granted, would contribute in enhancing the
mineral production in the immediate future for accelerating the development process in the country and
increasing the national wealth. These efforts to facilitate the stakeholders in getting clearances and
approvals, highlight the initiatives taken for good, citizen centric and responsible governance.
The Ministry of Mines in its endeavour to expedite such cases of Mining Leases, has organised several l
rounds of discussions with the State Governments, concerned Central Government ministries &
departments and also with the project proponents. The Ministry of Mines has coordinated with the
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Ministry
of Law & Justice (MoL&J), Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) and other concerned departments, to facilitate
the State Governments to be able to grant the lease expeditiously in such cases pending because of EC, FC
and settlement of forest rights.
Follow up with State Governments
The efforts made for expediting saved cases under section 10A(2)© by way of follow up with State l
Governments and IBM included several rounds of meetings with the States to reconcile the cases, meeting
with the project proponents, raising the issue in CCEC meeting and Ministers meetings, regular follow up
letters to the State Governments, etc. by way of persistent engagement with the State Governments for
expediting the process of grant of cases saved under section 10A(2)©.
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RECLAMATION OF RED MUD
Ambitious 3 years project taken up with TERI for remediation of Red Mud Dumps l
of NALCO. A MoUhas been signed at 2nd NCMMbetween TERI & NALCO to draw
up an action plan to address the remediation of red mud dumps and the mined
out areas.
Use of Information Technology
The induction of Information Technology for improvement in governmental capacity
of mineral administration. Some states have gone ahead and already introduced IT in
their spheres of mineral administration, viz. Odisha, Rajasthan, MP, etc.
The Union Ministry is committed to establishing a Mining Tenement System (MTS),
which would primarily involve automating the entire mineral concession life-cycle,
starting from identification of area and ending with closure of the mine; and
connecting the various stakeholders for real-time transfer of electronic files and
exchange of data. This shall enable effective management of mineral concession regime and transparency in
mining operations, transportation of ore with the help of online electronic weighbridges and check-posts. The
Mining Tenement System tender is under finalization to select the Implementation Agency.
The tender for selection of implementation agency for Mining Tenement System has already been finalized and
the Contract Agreement with M/s Wipro is executed by IBM in November, 2016 as the Implementation Agency.
The basic implementation would be completed in the 1st year itself.
The State Governments would be important stakeholders for its implementation in terms of providing legacy
data of leases and explorations, etc.
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Expediting the pending mining lease cases saved under section 10A(2)© having
the timelines of 11.1.2017
The mining lease applications saved under Section 10A (2) (c) (prior approval granted in cases for mineral l
listed in 1st Schedule of the Act or LOI issued in cases for other major minerals) need to be granted subject
to fulfilment of the conditions of the previous approval or of the letter of intent within a period of two years
from the date of commencement of the said Act, which is up to 11.01.2017. It had come to notice of the
Ministry that some of such applications are still pending for the execution of mining lease.
EFFORTS MADE,OUTCOME AND WAY FORWARD IN SECTION 10A(2)(c) APPLICATIONS
I) Efforts made by the Ministry of Mines for expediting the cases of mining lease applications saved under
section 10A(2)© of the MMDR Act inserted amendment with effect from 12th Jan, 2015
The Mining Lease (ML) applications which have been saved under Section 10A(2)© of the Mines & l
Minerals (Development & Regulation) (MMDR) Act 2015, if not granted before 11.01.2017, would suo
motu lapse.
The Ministry of Mines had made serious efforts to expedite all such cases where the mining plan was l
sanctioned but cases were pending because of procedural delays in getting statutory clearances like forest
clearances, environment clearances etc. Their expeditious processing was important as these mining
leases, which are under process of acquiring clearances, if granted, would contribute in enhancing the
mineral production in the immediate future for accelerating the development process in the country and
increasing the national wealth. These efforts to facilitate the stakeholders in getting clearances and
approvals, highlight the initiatives taken for good, citizen centric and responsible governance.
The Ministry of Mines in its endeavour to expedite such cases of Mining Leases, has organised several l
rounds of discussions with the State Governments, concerned Central Government ministries &
departments and also with the project proponents. The Ministry of Mines has coordinated with the
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Ministry
of Law & Justice (MoL&J), Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) and other concerned departments, to facilitate
the State Governments to be able to grant the lease expeditiously in such cases pending because of EC, FC
and settlement of forest rights.
Follow up with State Governments
The efforts made for expediting saved cases under section 10A(2)© by way of follow up with State l
Governments and IBM included several rounds of meetings with the States to reconcile the cases, meeting
with the project proponents, raising the issue in CCEC meeting and Ministers meetings, regular follow up
letters to the State Governments, etc. by way of persistent engagement with the State Governments for
expediting the process of grant of cases saved under section 10A(2)©.
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Pending Forest Clearances & Forest Rights Act (FRA) Clearances in such cases
Regarding the cases pending for forest clearance (FC), MoEF&CCMinistry of Environment Forest & l
Climate Change (MoEFCC), vide their guidelines no.8-31/2016-FC, dated 17th Nov, 2016, had agreed to
process the grant of Forest Clearance (FC) under section 2(iii) of Forest Conservation Act (FCA),1980 in
the eligible cases, so that project proponents can get the grant of lease. While mandating, that the mining
activity could commence only after obtaining FC under section 2(ii) of FCA for diversion of the forest land
i.e. after obtaining FC Stage - (I) and (II).
However, while issuing FC under section 2(iii) of FCA in these cases, MoEF&CC sought to put a condition l
of settlement of forest rights under the Scheduled Tribe and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition
of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) as it was not administered by MoTA. After consultation with Ministry of
Tribal Affairs (MoTA), the orders were issued (available on the website of Ministry of Mines) to incorporate
certain stringent conditions as vetted by MOTA in the lease deed, so that the lease can be granted
immediately after obtaining FC under section 2(iii), but the forest rights would need be settled prior to
commencement of any mining activity.
Pending Environmental Clearances in such cases
Further, in respect of cases pending because of environmental clearance (EC), after taking legal opinion l
with concurrence of MoL&J&MoEF&CC, we have issued notification dated 4.1.2017 (available on the
website of Ministry of Mines), under the powers conferred by sub section 1 of section 24 of MMDR
Amendment Act, 2015 enabling the State Governments to grant the lease in case of the pending
applications without necessitating to obtain the EC, even if the same has been put as a condition in the LoI.
This was admissible as the Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1986 and the notifications issued under it,
only mandate the EC to be obtained before the start of mining activity and not necessarily before grant of
lease.
In this way, such pending cases, where mining plan was sanctioned but cases were pending because of l
EC, FC and settlement of forest rights, the States have been facilitated by the Central Government to be able
to grant the lease expeditiously. Now it is up to the States how promptly they grant the lease in respect of
these saved cases.
Apart from these, there are certain cases pending for action / decision with the State Government mostly l
with Mining Dept. and some with Revenue Dept. These cases pending with the Directorate of Mining and
Geology or Forest Department or State Pollution Control Board, and other departments of your State also
need to be expedited before the prescribed time limit.
II) Outcome
At the time of amendment of MMDR Act in 2015, total 333 such cases were saved. During the intervening l
period of 2 years, nearly mining leases of 102 cases have been granted, which means 231 cases have
stand lapsed on 12th Jan., 2017.
These 231 blocks of lapsed applications have become available, having advance stage preparation for l
mining. Although some applicants have approached the courts, the rest of the blocks available are being
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considered by the States for putting up on auction. More than 150 of these blocks, having minerals worth
lacs of crores, will be put up on auction in near future and thus helping the government in furthering the
mineral development by transparent allocation of natural resources.
At the time of amendment of MMDR Act in 2015, total 333 such cases were saved. During the intervening l
period of 2 years, nearly mining leases of 102 cases have been granted, which means 231 cases have
stand lapsed on 12th Jan., 2017.
The outcome of saved cases under section 10A(2)© of MMDR, 2015 is compiled from the data received l
from the States and is -
States
Total number of cases in the State as on 2.01.2015, which were saved under Section 10A(2)(c)
14 32 3 16 35 59 22 36 62 34 15 5 333
No action by Project Proponent (PP) (List 1)
1 8 21 12 13 4 59
Total No. of Cases where MP was not available
7 10 21 4 12 16 8 5 83
Decision of State Govt. (Mining Department, District Adm., etc.) (List 2)
5 1 2 14 11 49 15 5 102
Cases where EC was required for grant of lease
Total 11 32 35 36 12 7 5 138
Cases where EC was available
6 1 1 5 8 21
Cases where EC was under process
1 5 1 2 31 1 41
Cases where FC was required for grant of lease
Total 2 14 24 8 39 87
Cases where FC was available
1 1 2
Cases where FC was under process
13 6 8 26 53
Cases where lease was executed and registered
2 13 13 2 12 8 16 20 14 2 102
Cases where lease was executed but not registered
4 3 7
cases where grant order where issued under rule 8(2) of M(OTAHEM) CR, 2016
6 18 1 15 3 10 12 11 18 24 14 5 137
cases where all conditions of LoI/ Prior Approval were fulfilled by the Project Proponent
6 7 2 1 11 18 14 5 64
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Pending Forest Clearances & Forest Rights Act (FRA) Clearances in such cases
Regarding the cases pending for forest clearance (FC), MoEF&CCMinistry of Environment Forest & l
Climate Change (MoEFCC), vide their guidelines no.8-31/2016-FC, dated 17th Nov, 2016, had agreed to
process the grant of Forest Clearance (FC) under section 2(iii) of Forest Conservation Act (FCA),1980 in
the eligible cases, so that project proponents can get the grant of lease. While mandating, that the mining
activity could commence only after obtaining FC under section 2(ii) of FCA for diversion of the forest land
i.e. after obtaining FC Stage - (I) and (II).
However, while issuing FC under section 2(iii) of FCA in these cases, MoEF&CC sought to put a condition l
of settlement of forest rights under the Scheduled Tribe and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition
of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) as it was not administered by MoTA. After consultation with Ministry of
Tribal Affairs (MoTA), the orders were issued (available on the website of Ministry of Mines) to incorporate
certain stringent conditions as vetted by MOTA in the lease deed, so that the lease can be granted
immediately after obtaining FC under section 2(iii), but the forest rights would need be settled prior to
commencement of any mining activity.
Pending Environmental Clearances in such cases
Further, in respect of cases pending because of environmental clearance (EC), after taking legal opinion l
with concurrence of MoL&J&MoEF&CC, we have issued notification dated 4.1.2017 (available on the
website of Ministry of Mines), under the powers conferred by sub section 1 of section 24 of MMDR
Amendment Act, 2015 enabling the State Governments to grant the lease in case of the pending
applications without necessitating to obtain the EC, even if the same has been put as a condition in the LoI.
This was admissible as the Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1986 and the notifications issued under it,
only mandate the EC to be obtained before the start of mining activity and not necessarily before grant of
lease.
In this way, such pending cases, where mining plan was sanctioned but cases were pending because of l
EC, FC and settlement of forest rights, the States have been facilitated by the Central Government to be able
to grant the lease expeditiously. Now it is up to the States how promptly they grant the lease in respect of
these saved cases.
Apart from these, there are certain cases pending for action / decision with the State Government mostly l
with Mining Dept. and some with Revenue Dept. These cases pending with the Directorate of Mining and
Geology or Forest Department or State Pollution Control Board, and other departments of your State also
need to be expedited before the prescribed time limit.
II) Outcome
At the time of amendment of MMDR Act in 2015, total 333 such cases were saved. During the intervening l
period of 2 years, nearly mining leases of 102 cases have been granted, which means 231 cases have
stand lapsed on 12th Jan., 2017.
These 231 blocks of lapsed applications have become available, having advance stage preparation for l
mining. Although some applicants have approached the courts, the rest of the blocks available are being
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considered by the States for putting up on auction. More than 150 of these blocks, having minerals worth
lacs of crores, will be put up on auction in near future and thus helping the government in furthering the
mineral development by transparent allocation of natural resources.
At the time of amendment of MMDR Act in 2015, total 333 such cases were saved. During the intervening l
period of 2 years, nearly mining leases of 102 cases have been granted, which means 231 cases have
stand lapsed on 12th Jan., 2017.
The outcome of saved cases under section 10A(2)© of MMDR, 2015 is compiled from the data received l
from the States and is -
States
Total number of cases in the State as on 2.01.2015, which were saved under Section 10A(2)(c)
14 32 3 16 35 59 22 36 62 34 15 5 333
No action by Project Proponent (PP) (List 1)
1 8 21 12 13 4 59
Total No. of Cases where MP was not available
7 10 21 4 12 16 8 5 83
Decision of State Govt. (Mining Department, District Adm., etc.) (List 2)
5 1 2 14 11 49 15 5 102
Cases where EC was required for grant of lease
Total 11 32 35 36 12 7 5 138
Cases where EC was available
6 1 1 5 8 21
Cases where EC was under process
1 5 1 2 31 1 41
Cases where FC was required for grant of lease
Total 2 14 24 8 39 87
Cases where FC was available
1 1 2
Cases where FC was under process
13 6 8 26 53
Cases where lease was executed and registered
2 13 13 2 12 8 16 20 14 2 102
Cases where lease was executed but not registered
4 3 7
cases where grant order where issued under rule 8(2) of M(OTAHEM) CR, 2016
6 18 1 15 3 10 12 11 18 24 14 5 137
cases where all conditions of LoI/ Prior Approval were fulfilled by the Project Proponent
6 7 2 1 11 18 14 5 64
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States
Cases where PP has still not initiated any action for getting clearances
3 3 21 22 12 13 1 75
Total number of left over cases pending for processing or under process with the State Government
2* 5 33 1 11 12 62
Total number of left over cases u/s 10A(2)(c) in the States
3 8 33 11 44 99
Cases where EC was obtained
Cases where EC was obtained from 12.01.2015 to 04.01.2017
6 6 1 5 1 5 1 25
No. of cases where Difficulty Order for EC was utilised
3 7 1 13 4 4 32
Cases where FC was required for grant of lease
Cases where FC was obtained from 12.01.2015 to 11.01.2017 u/s 2(ii) of FCA
1 1 2
Cases where FC was obtained from 12.01.2015 to 11.01.2017 u/s 2(iii) of FCA
5 12 (only
8 executed)
17
Cases in which FRA relaxation was utilised for execution of lease where FC was under section 2(iii)
All case having prior FRA
2 (Out of executed leases- 24.57)
2
Cases which could not be executd due to pending FC
7 6 21 6 8 15 2 65
Court Cases
Total no. of applicants saved u/s 10A(2)(c), filed court cases
5 8 4 10 11 2 40
Total No. of applicants file court case against the timeline of 2 years
5 8 10 23
No. of applicants filed court against the provision of Rule 8 of M(OTAHEM) CR, 2016
2 8 10 11 31
Cases in which could not be executed 12 19 3 3 33 59 10 28 46 14 1 3 231
Cases in which even the grant order was not made
8 14 2 1 32 49 10 25 44 10 1 0 196
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The efforts put in by the Ministry of Mines yielded is very encouraging results, ultimately facilitating the l
saved applications in possible ways within the ambit of the prescribed Act & Rules and thus . The following
key points are evident from the statistics compiled for the 12 major mineral States -
a. The efforts of the Ministry of Mines mobilised the execution of 102 mining leases in the States out of
the total 333 such cases which were covered under section 10A(2)©. These efforts to facilitate the
stakeholders in getting clearances and approvals, highlight the initiatives taken for good, citizen
centric and responsible governance.
b. There were 35 additional cases which reached the stage of grant order under rule 8(2)of the new
MCR, 2016
c. EC could be obtained in 25 cases in 2 year period
d. Difficulty order issued dated 4.1.2017 enabling the State Governments to grant the lease in case of the
pending applications without necessitating to obtain the EC, even if the same has been put as a
condition in the LoI, helped in 32 cases
e. Normal 2 Stage FC (under section 2(ii) of FCA) could only be granted in 2 cases in the 2 year period,
where as FC under section 2(iii) of FCA could be obtained in 17 cases out of which 13 cases got
executed.
f. Since, while issuing FC under section 2(iii) of FCA, MoEF&CC sought FRA compliance, to which
additional conditions were put in the lease deed without necessitating FRA compliance for lease
execution, but the forest rights would need be settled prior to commencement of any mining activity.
The order dated 5.1.2017 also helped in saving 2 cases.
g. There would be about 231 of these blocks available (with advance stage preparation for Mining)
which could not be executed for putting up on auction by the States. Although about 40 applicants
have already gone for court cases primarily against the requirement of lease execution as grant, but
the 196 blocks where grant order had also not been made, would be immediately available for putting
up on auction by the States.
I) Way Forward
The meticulous efforts of the State governments for compliance of conditions and the grant of mining l
lease in the time bound manner on applications covered under Section 10A(2)©, within the deadline of
11.01.2017 needs to be appreciated.
At the time of amendment of MMDR Act in 2015, total 333 such cases were saved. During the intervening l
period of 2 years, nearly mining leases of 102 cases have been granted, which means 231 cases have
stand lapsed on 12th Jan., 2017.
These 231 blocks of lapsed applications have become available, having advance stage preparation for l
mining. Although some applicants have approached the courts, the rest of the blocks available are being
considered by the States for putting up on auction.
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States
Cases where PP has still not initiated any action for getting clearances
3 3 21 22 12 13 1 75
Total number of left over cases pending for processing or under process with the State Government
2* 5 33 1 11 12 62
Total number of left over cases u/s 10A(2)(c) in the States
3 8 33 11 44 99
Cases where EC was obtained
Cases where EC was obtained from 12.01.2015 to 04.01.2017
6 6 1 5 1 5 1 25
No. of cases where Difficulty Order for EC was utilised
3 7 1 13 4 4 32
Cases where FC was required for grant of lease
Cases where FC was obtained from 12.01.2015 to 11.01.2017 u/s 2(ii) of FCA
1 1 2
Cases where FC was obtained from 12.01.2015 to 11.01.2017 u/s 2(iii) of FCA
5 12 (only
8 executed)
17
Cases in which FRA relaxation was utilised for execution of lease where FC was under section 2(iii)
All case having prior FRA
2 (Out of executed leases- 24.57)
2
Cases which could not be executd due to pending FC
7 6 21 6 8 15 2 65
Court Cases
Total no. of applicants saved u/s 10A(2)(c), filed court cases
5 8 4 10 11 2 40
Total No. of applicants file court case against the timeline of 2 years
5 8 10 23
No. of applicants filed court against the provision of Rule 8 of M(OTAHEM) CR, 2016
2 8 10 11 31
Cases in which could not be executed 12 19 3 3 33 59 10 28 46 14 1 3 231
Cases in which even the grant order was not made
8 14 2 1 32 49 10 25 44 10 1 0 196
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The efforts put in by the Ministry of Mines yielded is very encouraging results, ultimately facilitating the l
saved applications in possible ways within the ambit of the prescribed Act & Rules and thus . The following
key points are evident from the statistics compiled for the 12 major mineral States -
a. The efforts of the Ministry of Mines mobilised the execution of 102 mining leases in the States out of
the total 333 such cases which were covered under section 10A(2)©. These efforts to facilitate the
stakeholders in getting clearances and approvals, highlight the initiatives taken for good, citizen
centric and responsible governance.
b. There were 35 additional cases which reached the stage of grant order under rule 8(2)of the new
MCR, 2016
c. EC could be obtained in 25 cases in 2 year period
d. Difficulty order issued dated 4.1.2017 enabling the State Governments to grant the lease in case of the
pending applications without necessitating to obtain the EC, even if the same has been put as a
condition in the LoI, helped in 32 cases
e. Normal 2 Stage FC (under section 2(ii) of FCA) could only be granted in 2 cases in the 2 year period,
where as FC under section 2(iii) of FCA could be obtained in 17 cases out of which 13 cases got
executed.
f. Since, while issuing FC under section 2(iii) of FCA, MoEF&CC sought FRA compliance, to which
additional conditions were put in the lease deed without necessitating FRA compliance for lease
execution, but the forest rights would need be settled prior to commencement of any mining activity.
The order dated 5.1.2017 also helped in saving 2 cases.
g. There would be about 231 of these blocks available (with advance stage preparation for Mining)
which could not be executed for putting up on auction by the States. Although about 40 applicants
have already gone for court cases primarily against the requirement of lease execution as grant, but
the 196 blocks where grant order had also not been made, would be immediately available for putting
up on auction by the States.
I) Way Forward
The meticulous efforts of the State governments for compliance of conditions and the grant of mining l
lease in the time bound manner on applications covered under Section 10A(2)©, within the deadline of
11.01.2017 needs to be appreciated.
At the time of amendment of MMDR Act in 2015, total 333 such cases were saved. During the intervening l
period of 2 years, nearly mining leases of 102 cases have been granted, which means 231 cases have
stand lapsed on 12th Jan., 2017.
These 231 blocks of lapsed applications have become available, having advance stage preparation for l
mining. Although some applicants have approached the courts, the rest of the blocks available are being
considered by the States for putting up on auction.
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The respective States will now put mineral blocks related to these cases on auction where the 10A(2)© l
applications have lapsed.Ministry of Mines has directed the States to take expeditious action to put all
these blocks of auction in next 1-year time. Some of the States, which have maximum number of such
cases, are Karnataka (59), Odisha (46), Jharkhand (33), Madhya Pradesh (28) and Chhattisgarh (19).
The resource value of these mining leases would be in the tune of lakhs of crores, because so far, the total
resource value of 21 leases which have been auctioned in recent times by the States with hand holding
support of Central Govt. is to the tune of Rs 93,190 crore. With this rough estimation, the coming year will
be very significant as mineral blocks of nearly 10 times more value will be available to the States for
auction. This will in turn, give huge boost to mineral sector.
Ministry had made serious efforts to expedite all the cases where the mining plan was sanctioned but l
cases were pending because of procedural delays in getting statutory clearances like forest and
environment clearances and settlement of forest rights. Their expeditious processing was important as the
lapsing of these mining lease applications, which are under process of acquiring clearances, would
contribute in enhancing the mineral production in the immediate future for accelerating the development
process in the country and increasing the national wealth.
Revision of rates of royalty
The rates of royalty and dead rent for major minerals (other than coal, lignite and sand for stowing) have l
been revised with effect from 1st September 2014, which has been published in the Gazette of India vide
Notification No. 630(E) and 631(E) dated 1st September, 2014.
As a result of the revision of rates of royalty, the revenue from royalty from non-coal minerals to the State l
Government was projected to increase by about 40%.
Notification of 31 minerals as minor minerals:
31 minerals have been notified as minor mineral vide notification dated 10.02.2015. With this inclusion l
presently 55 minerals are classified as minor minerals under the administrative control of the respective
State Governments.
Kick-start Offshore Mining
The Offshore Mining activity has not taken off in country. To l
kick-start the same, the Ministry is in the process of
amending the legislative framework for allotment of
offshore blocks. The SBICAPS has been engaged as a
transaction advisor to formulate the amendment in the act
and rules.
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Minor mineral rules
Pursuant to the Supreme Court judgment dated 27/02/2012 in Deepak Kumar's Case (OA No. 12-13 of l
2011 in Special Leave Petition (C) No. 19628-19629 of 2009), a clearance under the Environment
Protection Act, 1986, was made mandatory in respect of all minor minerals irrespective of the area of the
mining lease. The Ministry of Mines has prepared draft guidelines for mining of minor minerals which was
circulated to the state governments. The action had to be taken by the States in response to the directive
issued by the Ministry under 20A to implement transparent systems for giving minor mineral concessions,
especially in the light of Minister of Mines DO letter no 16/119/2015-M.VI/220 dt. 24.11.2015 to the Chief
Minister of the States.
Skill Plan of the Ministry of Mines
A Skill Plan of the Ministry of Mineshas been prepared, which was released in the 1stNational Conclave on l
4-5 July, 2016 at Raipur.
Skill Plan has been formulated keeping in mind that is should enable the workforce development and l
resources for catering the growing needs of the Indian mining industry in times to come. The key points are
as under -
Job profiling and assessment to establish the current Essential Skills levels of employees, and o
identifying further training that is needed to meet the mining industry goals
Design and set-up of training centers for workerso
Developing capabilities for Mentorship-on-the-job workshops to improve communication and onsite o
training for workers, supervisors and companies
Design and on-site delivery of workforce development programs that increase success in technical o
training and on-the job performance
Skills training to be tailored for workplace successo
Extension of Mining Leases
The status of extension of existing leases to be done by the State Government for the implementation of the l
Sub-Section 5 and 6 of Section 8(a) of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015 also needs to be expedited by the
State Governments
Many States have not extended the existing leases as per the above provison.l
Way ahead
The steps which are being initiated by the Ministry will facilitate greater participation of private sector l
Will enable conducive climate for carrying out mining in India. l
The new regime of reforms will bring about various required transformational changes in the mining sector.l
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The respective States will now put mineral blocks related to these cases on auction where the 10A(2)© l
applications have lapsed.Ministry of Mines has directed the States to take expeditious action to put all
these blocks of auction in next 1-year time. Some of the States, which have maximum number of such
cases, are Karnataka (59), Odisha (46), Jharkhand (33), Madhya Pradesh (28) and Chhattisgarh (19).
The resource value of these mining leases would be in the tune of lakhs of crores, because so far, the total
resource value of 21 leases which have been auctioned in recent times by the States with hand holding
support of Central Govt. is to the tune of Rs 93,190 crore. With this rough estimation, the coming year will
be very significant as mineral blocks of nearly 10 times more value will be available to the States for
auction. This will in turn, give huge boost to mineral sector.
Ministry had made serious efforts to expedite all the cases where the mining plan was sanctioned but l
cases were pending because of procedural delays in getting statutory clearances like forest and
environment clearances and settlement of forest rights. Their expeditious processing was important as the
lapsing of these mining lease applications, which are under process of acquiring clearances, would
contribute in enhancing the mineral production in the immediate future for accelerating the development
process in the country and increasing the national wealth.
Revision of rates of royalty
The rates of royalty and dead rent for major minerals (other than coal, lignite and sand for stowing) have l
been revised with effect from 1st September 2014, which has been published in the Gazette of India vide
Notification No. 630(E) and 631(E) dated 1st September, 2014.
As a result of the revision of rates of royalty, the revenue from royalty from non-coal minerals to the State l
Government was projected to increase by about 40%.
Notification of 31 minerals as minor minerals:
31 minerals have been notified as minor mineral vide notification dated 10.02.2015. With this inclusion l
presently 55 minerals are classified as minor minerals under the administrative control of the respective
State Governments.
Kick-start Offshore Mining
The Offshore Mining activity has not taken off in country. To l
kick-start the same, the Ministry is in the process of
amending the legislative framework for allotment of
offshore blocks. The SBICAPS has been engaged as a
transaction advisor to formulate the amendment in the act
and rules.
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Minor mineral rules
Pursuant to the Supreme Court judgment dated 27/02/2012 in Deepak Kumar's Case (OA No. 12-13 of l
2011 in Special Leave Petition (C) No. 19628-19629 of 2009), a clearance under the Environment
Protection Act, 1986, was made mandatory in respect of all minor minerals irrespective of the area of the
mining lease. The Ministry of Mines has prepared draft guidelines for mining of minor minerals which was
circulated to the state governments. The action had to be taken by the States in response to the directive
issued by the Ministry under 20A to implement transparent systems for giving minor mineral concessions,
especially in the light of Minister of Mines DO letter no 16/119/2015-M.VI/220 dt. 24.11.2015 to the Chief
Minister of the States.
Skill Plan of the Ministry of Mines
A Skill Plan of the Ministry of Mineshas been prepared, which was released in the 1stNational Conclave on l
4-5 July, 2016 at Raipur.
Skill Plan has been formulated keeping in mind that is should enable the workforce development and l
resources for catering the growing needs of the Indian mining industry in times to come. The key points are
as under -
Job profiling and assessment to establish the current Essential Skills levels of employees, and o
identifying further training that is needed to meet the mining industry goals
Design and set-up of training centers for workerso
Developing capabilities for Mentorship-on-the-job workshops to improve communication and onsite o
training for workers, supervisors and companies
Design and on-site delivery of workforce development programs that increase success in technical o
training and on-the job performance
Skills training to be tailored for workplace successo
Extension of Mining Leases
The status of extension of existing leases to be done by the State Government for the implementation of the l
Sub-Section 5 and 6 of Section 8(a) of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015 also needs to be expedited by the
State Governments
Many States have not extended the existing leases as per the above provison.l
Way ahead
The steps which are being initiated by the Ministry will facilitate greater participation of private sector l
Will enable conducive climate for carrying out mining in India. l
The new regime of reforms will bring about various required transformational changes in the mining sector.l
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8. MINISTRY OF MINES
8.1 Auction Preparedness of blocks for 2017-18 already under
preparation by the States
A total of 64 major mineral blocks have been notified by 9 States for auction till21 blocks has been l
successfully auctioned across 7 states up to 17.04.2017, having estimated value of mineral resources
over Rs. 93,190 crores. The total estimated revenue to the state government over the lease period stands
at Rs 73,359 crores. In the last CCEC meeting held on 11.04.2017, the State Governments informed about
availability of mineral blocks to be put up for auctionduring 2017-18, which are given in Annexure VI. The
States are requested to confirm with the detailed list of these blocks.
· The preparedness of the States for auction of mineral blocks in 2017-18 will be discussed in the l
conference-
24 Mineral Block Annulled to be taken up for re-auction.ü
Mineral blocks available after lapsing of 10A (2) © cases.ü
Mineral blocks ready for auction in 2017-18 along with their timeline.ü
Mineral blocks under different stages of exploration in the pipeline for auction.ü
The Ministry of Mines had facilitated the auction process extending support through IBM, GSI and various l
PSU's such as MSTC, MECON, MECL & SBICAP. The State Governments may now directly engage
suitable agencies for any further handholding requirements for auction of these mineral blocks of lapsed
leases.
It is essential to facilitate and expedite various clearances/ approvals required after the mineral block is l
allocated through e-auction. An inter-ministerial group i.e. Post Auction Mining and Approvals Facilitator
(PAMCAF) has been constituted comprising of all stakeholders at various levels for the same. An online
portal and mobile app - Transparency, Auction Monitoring & Resource Augmentation (TAMRA) has been
launched to monitor the various clearances/ approvals and to further the 'EASE OF DOING
BUSINESS'.The State Governments are requested to regularly update the information on TAMRA portal
and monitor the clearances through it.
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