Event: Smart Grid Technologies and Implications for Inclusive Development in Sri Lanka India Case Studies: Transition to Smart Grid 04 April 2018 Author / Speaker Pradeep Perera Prabhjot Khan Atul Bali Tippor Roy Pdah Read about the energy sector in India and how its development is supported by ADB’s portfolio. Learn about mainstreamed interventions on gender equality and social inclusion in the country’s energy sector. This session discusses the Government of India’s program piloting 14 smart grid projects in state utilities and highlights useful examples which include consumer awareness initiatives and public-private partnership models with implications for social development. It also describes the ongoing challenge of bridging rural electrification gaps and potential smart grid solutions in the State of Meghalaya. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Topics Energy Gender Equality Public-Private Partnership Social Development and Protection