Policy push in power plus

Record investments in transmission networks will also play a key role. 
UB Reddy, Managing Director, Enerfra Projects (India) Pvt Ltd
  For a nation with decades of power deficit history, achieving surplus is a remarkable achievement in a relatively short time.  However, UB Reddy, Managing Director, Enerfra Projects (India) Pvt Ltd points out, “In many states, supply to rural areas is cut-off for long periods.  Also, some states choose not to purchase power and shed load when cost of purchase is above tariffs. So the underlying demand is likely higher than may appear.” 
CEA’s Load Balance Generation Report 2016-17 points out that the surplus at the national level consists of 6.9 per cent and 3.3 per cent surplus in western and southern regions; and 1.8 per cent, 10.3 per cent, and 8.3 per cent deficit in northern, eastern, and north-eastern regions respectively. “We are hopeful that UDAY scheme will financially turn around the discoms and eliminate these issues. Record investments in transmission networks will also play a key role,” states Reddy.
He adds, “In spite of these caveats, getting to power supply surplus is a remarkable achievement.”

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