Implementation of Restructured APDRP

R-APDRP is GoI’s initiative with focus on establishment of base line data and fixation of accountability, and reduction of AT&C losses through strengthening & upgradation of Sub-Transmission and Distribution network and adoption of Information Technology during XI Plan

(a) COVERAGE OF SCHEME

Urban areas–towns and cities with population of more than 30,000 are covered for implementation. Projects under the scheme shall be taken up in Two Parts Part-A: will cover projects for establishment of baseline data and IT applications for energy accounting / auditing & consumer services. Initially 100% funds for the approved projects shall be provided in the form of loan from GOI. The loan along with the interest shall be converted into a grant once the establishment of the required system is achieved and verified by an independent agency appointed by Ministry of Power through Nodal Agency.

Scope:

The main focus of the Part –A programme is actual demonstrable performance in the sustained loss reduction, establishment of reliable and automate system for sustained collection of accurate baseline data and adoption of Information Technology I the area of energy account. Under this scheme the following projects/ modules will be implemented
a) Meter Data Acquisition
b) Energy Audit
c) New connection
d) Disconnection & Dismantling
e) GIS Based Consumer Indexing, Asset Mapping
f) GIS Based integrated network analysis module
g) Centralised Customer Care Services
h) Management Information System
i) Web Self Services
j) Identity and Access Management System
k) System Security Requirement
l) Metering
m) Billing
n) Collections
o) Asset Management
p) Maintenance Management
R- APDRP IN RAJASTHAN
In Rajasthan total 87 towns have been identified which are having population 30000 or more, for which detailed project reports were sanctioned on 20-02-09 by Ministry of Power Govt. of India. The total cost of the scheme for these 87 towns is Rs 459 Crores out of which Rs 316 crores are eligible for grant and Rs 143 crores are to be spent by state utilities for creation of basic infrastructure and the recurring maintenance and network charges. The schemes of Rajasthan were sanctioned on 20.02.2009 as under:

 
Discom Scheme Cost in Cr. Rs. Discom Cost in Cr. Rs Total cost in Cr. Rs
Jaipur 163.52 60.02 223.54
Ajmer 52.03 36.28 88.31
Jodhpur 100.37 47.10 147.48
Total 315.93 143.4 459.35
 
Coverage of Rajasthan Discoms under R-APDRP
Discom No. of towns covered No. of sub Division No. of Consumers Covered in Lacs No. Of Consumers in Discom in Lacs
Jaipur Discom
29
50
6.01
25.08
Ajmer Discom
27
81
12.27
26.02
Jodhpur Discom
31
54
6.61
22.02
Total
87
185
24.89
73.03

Under this scheme a State Level Data center will be established at Jaipur and a Disaster Recovery center at Jodhpur will be established with the cost implication of Rs 95 Crores. The remaining amount will be spent for total computerization of all field and accounts offices and establishment of Discom level Customer Care Center that will be installed at Jaipur, Ajmer & Jodhpur All the Sub-Division, Division, Circle and Corporate offices of the Discoms will be connected through State data Center with lease line connectivity in the event of any failure of Data center the Disaster Recovery center will start the work automatically thus maintaining the continuity of the work.
The state has to implement the projects covered under the scheme within 3 years otherwise grant will be converted into loan.

(b) PROGRESS SO FAR
The Discoms of Rajasthan has already taken up the steps to implement the scheme within stipulated period.
1. Discoms have created a common IT cell headed by Superintending Engineer (IT) of Jaipur Discom comprising One XEN from each Discom and other qualified Engineers having domain expertise and IT knowledge.
2. In order to implement the project on fast track the tender deciding committee chaired by the Chairman Discoms and MDs of other 2 Discoms has been constituted
3. For better understanding of Business process and timely execution of the scheme to avail the grant a core committee for implementation that comprises O&M , Accounts & IT persons has been framed Similarly at Discom level one Steering committee has been constituted that will take the monthly review of the projects
4. M/s Infosys Ltd., the leading IT Company of India have been appointed IT consultant on 1.4.09 through bidding process laid by Ministry of Power at the cost of Rs. 1.8 Crs for four years services.
5. The detailed RFP for appointment of IT implementation agency is being prepared in consultation with the IT consultant on the basis of Model RFP issued by MOP. It is envisaged to float the RFP on 20.06.09.
6. In order to have identical system in entire state it has been decided to implement the scheme in the entire state whether covered under RAPDRP or not. The expenditure incurred on the Non R-APDRP area will be borne by the state Discoms

Part-B will cover System renovation, modernization, improvement, strengthening, and augmentation of 11 kV & 33 kV network. Initially up-to 25% funds for the projects shall be provided as loan from GOI . The balance funds for Part B shall be raised from Financial Institutions namely PFC / REC / Multi layer institution or own resources.

Under part B of the scheme the state of Rajasthan will submit the detailed project report after issuing of the detailed format of scheme by MOP which is still awaited. It is estimated that the cost of Project report for part B will be in the tune Rs.1000- 1200 Crore

(c) BENEFITS ENVISAGED
After implementation of the projects the entire working of the Discoms’ sub-divisions offices will be automated and become paperless. Moreover Discoms will be able to sustain the Loss levels achieved after implementation of Feeder Renovation Programme. The overall stress to implement the scheme is that to make the working customer centric. The overall benefits that will be achieved are:-
1. Increase consumer satisfaction
2. Transparency in overall working of the Discoms and to make the accountability of Discoms’ officer toward general public
3. Reduce outages & interruptions, thus to ensure regular supply to consumers
4. Compilation of a comprehensive data base of consumers, assets, network etc., thus redresses of Consumer complaint immediately 5. Identification of T&D Losses at feeder level and DT level.
6. Monitoring the substation and Distribution Transformers
7. Reduction of AT&C losses 8. Bring about Commercial viability
 
List of towns covered in R-APDRP
S. No.
Jaipur Discom Ajmer Discom Jodhpur Discom
1.
Alwar UA Ajmer Abu - Road
2.
Baran (M) Banswara Balotra
3.
Bari Beawar Barmer
4.
Bayana (M) Bhilwara Bhadra
5.
Bharatpur UA Chirawa Bhinmal
6.
Bhawani Mandi (M) Chittorgarh Bidasar
7.
Bhiwadi (CT) Didwana Bikaner
8.
Bundi (M) Dungarpur Bilara
9.
Chomu (M) Fatehpur Churu
10.
Dausa (M) Jhunjhunu Dungargarh
11.
Deeg (M) Kekri Ganga Nagar
12.
Dhaulpur UA Khetri Hanuman Garh
13.
Gangapur City UA Kishangarh Jaisalmer
14.
Hindaun (M) Kuchaman City Jalore
15.
Jaipur (M Corp.) Laxmangarh Jodhpur
16.
Jhalawar (M) Makrana Ladnau
17.
Jhalrapatan (M) Merta City Nohar
18.
Kaman (M) Nagaur Nokha
19.
Karauli (M) Nasirabad Pali
20.
Khairthal (M) Nathdwara Phalodi
21.
Kota UA Nawalgarh Pili Banga
22.
Kotputli Nimbahera Pipar City
23.
Lakheri Pilani Rajgarh
24.
Newai Pratapgarh Ratangarh
25.
Ramganj Mandi Rajsamand-Kankroli Sangariya
26.
Sawai Madhopur UA Rawatbhata Sardar Sahar
27.
Tonk (M C) Sagwara Sirohi
28.
  Sikar Sojat City
29.
  Udaipur Sujangarh
30.
    Sumerpur
31.
    Suratgarh
 
 
 
   
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