The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the Guidelines for Benchmarking of Operation and Maintenance [O&M] Norms for Distribution Utilities. The guidelines have been developed to standardise O&M norms across the sector. The guidelines include O&M benchmarking for major equipment in 33/11 kV substations, covering key equipment identification and maintenance practices for power transformers. Additionally, they recommend treating total expenditure/operational expenditure as a separate head under annual revenue requirement calculations, with reimbursement based on actual expenditure following prudence checks by the relevant regulatory commission. A hybrid approach for determining O&M expenses has also been proposed.
Soaring High: Significant traffic growth, focus on regional development
The aviation sector has seen significant growth during the past year, owing to an increase in traffic numbers, a comparatively stable economy and low fuel prices. The new National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016, has […]
Centre allocates funds for three rail projects in Jharkhand
The central government has allocated funds worth Rs 11.47 billion for three rail projects in Jharkhand. The first is the redevelopment of Ranchi railway station, which has been allocated Rs 4.44 billion. The second is […]
