Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects

The key objective behind these guidelines is to reduce the overall power purchase costs for distribution licensees, which constitute the largest cost element. By introducing competitive bidding in the procurement process, the government aims to facilitate the development of power markets and subsequently lower electricity prices, leading to substantial benefits for consumers.

Electricity (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023

These Amendment Rules aim at bringing improvements in the management of subsidies and ensuring the financial sustainability of the electricity distribution sector. These new rules seek to streamline subsidy accounting, establish a framework for financial sustainability, and set guidelines for prudent cost management.