Transforming Power Supply in India: Lessons from Delhi's Success Story | Muralidhar Rao

In this enlightening talk, Muralidhar Rao delves into the evolution of power supply systems in India, highlighting the remarkable transformation in Delhi. Discover how the shift to private sector involvement has led to nearly 100% reliable power supply in cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kolkata, Greater Noida, and most notably, Delhi.

Muralidhar Rao explains the pivotal role played by the Sheila Dikshit government in privatizing power distribution ahead of the Commonwealth Games, resulting in significant infrastructural improvements and reduced transmission and distribution losses. The discussion includes comparisons with Bangalore's current power challenges and insights into how the public-private partnership model in Delhi could serve as a blueprint for other cities.

Key topics covered:

•⁠ ⁠The state of power supply in major Indian cities.
•⁠ ⁠The impact of private sector involvement on power reliability.
•⁠ ⁠The success story of Delhi's power supply transformation.
•⁠ ⁠Challenges faced by Bangalore and potential solutions.
•⁠ ⁠The broader implications of privatization in the power sector.
Join us to understand how strategic changes in power distribution can lead to better services and what other cities can learn from Delhi's experience.

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