The Center for Strategic and International Studies’ (CSIS) report on India’s Private Power Market, details the experiences of various government and private sector stakeholders involved in discom privatisation. The report provides a roadmap for energy officials interested in incorporating private participation in the distribution sector.
As per the report, enhancing access to electric power is essential for India to achieve its human development and economic growth objectives. However, the persistent underperformance of most state-run electric utilities has significantly hindered these goals and slowed India’s progress towards decarbonizing its economy. In light of the failure of government reforms, private sector participation in electricity distribution has emerged as a promising solution to enhance the operational and financial performance of discoms.