Discuss the reforms which have been initiated recently to meet the energy crisis in India.

The reforms which have been initiated recently to meet the energy crisis in India are –

Privatisation of the power generation sector and power transmission


Electricity for all by 2012


Setting up regulatory mechanism to regulate tariff, and to promote efficiency and competition


Encouraging FDI in power sector


Accelerated power development and reform programmes for improving the financial viability, reducing transmission and distribution losses, and promoting transparency.


Introducing various awareness programmes regarding the use of renewable resources


Improving productivity


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