Deliberations held on strengthening distribution utilities at 4th GoM meeting

Focused Deliberations was held on strengthening distribution utilities and Advancing Energy Sustainability at the 4th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Power Sector Reforms here on Tuesday.

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The meeting was chaired by Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik and brought together Energy Ministers and senior officials from States including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Ravi Kumar noted that the state is championing forward-looking initiatives to enhance the viability, efficiency, and sustainability of the power sector, making it a fitting host for this high-profile national meeting.

Aravind Kumar Sharma, Energy Minister, UP, Heeralal Nagar, Energy Minister Rajasthan, Megahana Sakore Bordikar, MoS Energy Maharashtra and Ravi Kumar attended the meeting.

Shripad Yesso Naik highlighted the significance of coordinated reforms to address the financial and operational challenges faced by power distribution companies (DISCOMs).