Scope of Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 in the New Normal
Webinar on - "Scope of Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 in the New Normal" was held at 11.00 am on Friday 19th June 2020
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised an Online Session on "Scope of Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 in the New Normal" at 11am on 19th June 2020.
We are witnessing an unprecedented time due to outbreak of the pandemic. We are trying to be more resilient in the 'New Normal'. If COVID-19 has created a pause from 'Business As Usual' perhaps we may explore to utilize the period, not only to synchronize with the 'New Normal' but also to create a robust future ready power sector.
The Electricity Act, 2003 (hereinafter "Act") has been the statutory paradigm which has governed the laws regarding the generation, distribution, transmission, trading and use of electricity, keeping in mind the interests of the state and central departments, producers and consumers of electricity, setting rules and regulations
and regulatory authorities to govern a major component of the power sector. In order to address some recurring issues with some policy modifications, the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 has been introduced by the Ministry of Power on April 17, 2020 ("Amendment"). The Bengal Chamber of Commerce of Commerce and Industry found it relevant to organize the event as mentioned above.
The session focused on the aspects:
▪ Power Sector -Policy Level
▪ Renewable
▪ Distribution
▪ Thermal Generation
▪ Regulatory Aspects
▪ Power Marketing
Session Chairperson: Mr. Pankaj Batra, Chairperson - Policy, Regulations and Business Models, India Smart Grid Forum & Ex Chairperson, CEA
Speakers:
▪ Mr. Ghanshyam Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India
▪ Mr. Ivan Saha, BU HEAD- MANUFACTURING & CTO, Vikram Solar Limited
▪ Dr. B C K Mishra, Managing Director, UPCL
▪ Mr. Sanjay Banga, President (Transmission & Distribution), Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.
▪ Dr. Priyabrata Patnaik, Director and Secretary, OERC
▪ Mr. Sudipto Mukherjee, Executive Director, CESC Limited
▪ Mr. Rajesh Mediratta, Director, India Energy Exchange
You may also contact for any query or further information.
Ms. Suchismita Saha
Programme Manager
The Bengal Chamber
+91 98300 62342
suchismita@bengalchamber.com
Ms. Sankalpita Aich
Programme Executive
+91 9073013249 / 8961364494
sankalpita@bengalchamber.com