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Electricity sector in India : policy and regulation /

Power shortage may very well be one of the major bottlenecks threatening the economic growth of India. Thus power, and particularly electricity, assumes top priority in maintaining a stable growth rate and ensuring energy security. After almost 10 years since the enactment of the Electricity Act, 20...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kumar, Alok
Other Authors: Chatterjee, S. K. (Sushanta Kumar)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Subjects:
Electric utilities > India.
Energy policy > India.
Services publics d'électricité > Inde.
Politique énergétique > Inde.
Electric utilities
Energy policy
India
Business & Economics.
Industries.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Power shortage may very well be one of the major bottlenecks threatening the economic growth of India. Thus power, and particularly electricity, assumes top priority in maintaining a stable growth rate and ensuring energy security. After almost 10 years since the enactment of the Electricity Act, 2003 (a major landmark in second generation reforms), this book reviews the reform process and undertakes a detailed analysis of electricity policy, regulation, and performance, and comprehensively covers power infrastructure and management in India.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199082063
0199082065