Overview of Indian Power Sector and Opportunities for Promoting Social Inclusion in Indian Power Sector

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Overview of Indian Power Sector and Opportunities for Promoting Social Inclusion in Indian Power Sector

04 April 2018

Author / Speaker:

Pradeep Perera, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

India is the third largest electricity consumer in the world after the People’s Republic of China and the United States. The electricity consumption is close to 1,400 TWh in 2016. However, the power distribution remains the weakest link of power sector. Learn how this challenge could become an opportunity to promote social inclusion in the energy sector.

Geographical Focus:

India

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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