New Delhi: REC Limited organised a workshop at its Gurugram corporate office to introduce stakeholders to the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) module of the Integrated Web Portal for Power Sector Distribution Schemes. The platform, launched in April 2023 by the Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister, aims to enhance transparency and efficiency by providing real-time updates and insights into the implementation of power sector distribution schemes.
It has been jointly developed by the Ministry of Power, REC, and Power Finance Corporation, signalling a collaborative effort towards modernising the power distribution sector. The workshop highlighted the significance of the platform in tracking progress at every stage of the process, ensuring greater visibility, transparency, and accountability in the power distribution sector.
Key modules covered under the platform include RDSS, Consumer Service Rating of DISCOMs (CSRD), Energy Accounting, Additional GSDP Borrowing, Integrated Rating of DISCOMs, Key Regulatory Parameters, Annual Performance of State Utilities, and Integration with PRAAPTI Portal.
Executive Director (Project Management Division) of REC, Rahul Dwivedi, stressed the importance of adopting the platform for efficient scheme implementation nationwide.
More than 200 officials attended the workshop in person, with an additional 300 senior officials joining via video conferencing from DISCOMs, PMAs, PFC, and other stakeholders. The workshop concluded with participants eager to leverage the benefits of the Integrated Digital Platform to drive progress and innovation in the power distribution sector.
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