Discuss the reforms which have been initiated recently to meet the energy crisis in India.

The reforms which have been initiated recently to meet the energy crisis in India are –

•Privatisation of the power generation sector and power transmission

•Electricity for all by 2012

•Setting up regulatory mechanism to regulate tariff, and to promote efficiency and competition

•Encouraging FDI in power sector

•Accelerated power development and reform programmes for improving the financial viability, reducing transmission and distribution losses, and promoting transparency.

•Introducing various awareness programmes regarding the use of renewable resources

•Improving productivity