Constitutional Mandate
The State shall adopt effective measures to bring about a radical transformation in the rural areas through the promotion of an agricultural revolution, the provision of rural electrification, …….. so as progressively to remove the disparity in the standards of living between the urban and the rural areas (Art 16)
“Nothing goes without electricity. 15% people living in urban areas have electricity, but 85% living in rural areas don’t have. Supply electricity in country side and control flood. Then, we need not to import food in next few years.” Father of the Nation (11-07-1975)
REB Roles
Create, register & develop PBSs
Formulate policies/instructions
Monitor and evaluate PBS performance
Design and execute development plan
Undertake and implement projects
PBS Roles
Purchase/sale electricity
Connect consumers
Handle consumer complaints
Maintain distribution system
REB |
PBS |
Statutory body |
Cooperative body |
Policy Maker |
Policy implementer |
Regulator |
Licensee |
Project Implementer |
Connect Consumers |
Lender |
Borrower |
Planning and Implementation: Cabinet Division, A2I, BCC, DoICT and BASIS