AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF POWER SECTOR REFORM

The power sector reform programme of Government of Orissa is closely linked to the New Economic Policy (NEP) of the Government of India initiated in 1991.

• To reduce reliance on Government support for expansion of the power system by attracting private investment.
• To foster a climate of fairplay and transparency in all matter related to the sector so as to reassure private investors of a fair return.
• To improve the efficiency of the system through increased competition and to improve the quality of the service to the consumer.