state electricity boards (SEBs) by the central government. Bankrupt state power distribution utilities in several states … were unable to pay their bills or repay their debts. Despite the passage of the landmark 2003 Electricity Act and … the nonperforming assets of the banks and other financial institutions. The Electricity Act was envisaged to create …

India has led the developing world in addressing rural energy problems. By late 2012, the national electricity grid had … electricity generation and distribution have been promoted. The positive results of the country s rural energy policies and … difficult terrain, where grid extension is not economically viable, off-grid solutions using renewable-energy sources for …