Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA) held the 14th edition of T&D Conclave in its physical format after two years in New Delhi recently. Prime focus was on technologies needed for promoting smart electrical solutions and clean and green energy concepts. Speaking about the conclave, Vipul Ray, President, IEEMA said, “The industry is focusing on the implementation of smart technologies like an evolved grid system, smart meters, digital asset management that will help transform the seemingly traditional, manpower-heavy sector into a smarter, more efficient power system with each element in the value chain re-imagining their processes and streamlining infrastructure.”

In a panel discussion – “Distribution Reforms - Challenges and Opportunities”, Vishal Kapoor, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power stated, “Over the years, the Government of India has launched several initiatives for a better Distribution system. Schemes like Saubhagya, DDUGJY and IPDS have been a few successful schemes which have led to significant improvements in the way discoms are performing. Now discoms need to focus to increase their operational efficiency and become more customer centric.  With all these schemes in place we aim to bring down AT&C losses from 21 percent to 12-15 percent in the next four years.”