Abstract
India with its growing population and economy, is one of fastest developing power markets in the world. The vast country which accommodates 17% of the world population is transforming into a nation to reckon, rapidly embracing renewable energy and smart grid technologies. The Government of India has initiated a number of projects to boost the electricity transmission, distribution and delivery and the utilities and consumers are equally upbeat about the new opportunities the transition is bringing in. This article discusses the development of the Indian power sector, the institutional set up, the government initiatives towards achieving the smart grid with some case studies. The initiatives discussed include, The National Smart Grid Mission, Integrated Power Development Scheme, Indian Smart Grid Task Force, India Smart Grid Forum, Unified Real-Time Dynamic State Measurements project, Smart City and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation projects and case studies.
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