The programme focused on policy and regulatory aspects of electricity distribution and brought together professionals from leading power distribution utilities, including MSEDCL, MGVCL, PGVCL and PSPCL. Led by Dr. Brijesh Bhatt, Head of Management Development Programmes at NSB, the initiative aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of evolving regulatory frameworks, distribution reforms, and financial and operational efficiency. The sessions also facilitated knowledge sharing, cross-utility learning and discussions on strategies to improve service delivery and the sustainability of India’s electricity distribution sector.

During the RDSS review, discussions focused on project execution, quality of materials and workmanship, contract management, monitoring mechanisms, adherence to scheme guidelines, recovery of electricity dues from government departments, timely release of state subsidies and Government Budgetary Support. Shri Srivastava appreciated Rajasthan DISCOMs for improving AT&C losses from 17.49 per cent in FY 2021–22 to 14.26 per cent in FY 2024–25 (provisional).

Reviewing the PM Surya Ghar scheme, it was noted that 2.36 lakh consumers have applied, with rooftop solar installations completed for 1.15 lakh consumers, while grants have been released to 1.04 lakh beneficiaries.