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Which is policy making agency in india at central level
Central Electricity Regulatory commission (CERC)
Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
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Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is a statutory organization constituted under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, which serves as the primary technical advisor to the Government of India. It plays the central role in policy formulation, coordination of power system planning, and prescribing technical standards for the Indian power sector.
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is a statutory organization constituted under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, which serves as the primary technical advisor to the Government of India. It plays the central role in policy formulation, coordination of power system planning, and prescribing technical standards for the Indian power sector.
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CEA operates under the Ministry of Power to ensure the development of a reliable and efficient power system. It functions by collecting and publishing data, formulating National Electricity Plans, advising on generation and transmission projects, and enforcing grid standards as mandated by the Electricity Act, 2003.
CEA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Power.
It is responsible for the National Electricity Plan (NEP).
It coordinates the activities of planning agencies in relation to the control and utilization of power resources.
It lays down technical standards for construction and operation of electrical plants.
Ensures uniform technical standards across the country.
Facilitates scientific and systematic planning of power systems.
Primarily an advisory role rather than an executive enforcement agency.
Decisions often require inter-ministerial consensus.
Preparation of the National Electricity Plan.
Technical clearance of power projects.
Grid stability and safety standard implementation.
The CERC (Option A) is a regulatory body concerned with tariff fixing and licensing, not policy formulation.
The Electricity Act, 2003, mandates CEA to monitor the development of the power system.
The State Governments deal with local power distribution and specific state policies within their jurisdiction.
B is correct тАФ the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is the statutory technical body responsible for policy formulation and technical planning in India's power sector.
Distinguish between 'Regulatory' (CERC, which fixes tariffs) and 'Advisory/Planning' (CEA, which sets technical standards and plans).