Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reviewed the position of the power and aviation sectors amid the impact of Covid-19 lockdown. He also discussed various long-term reforms for enhancing sustainability, resilience, and efficiency of the power sector.
“The discussions included measures regarding ease of doing business; propagation of renewables; flexibility in supply of coal; role of public-private partnerships; and boosting investment in the power sector. The need for effective enforcement of contracts for attracting private investments was discussed,” an official statement said.
He emphasised the importance of ‘consumer-centricity’ and directed to work towards the goal of supplying 24×7 quality and reliable power to all consumers.