Manohar Lal reviews Goa's power sector; AT&C losses at 9.32%
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal reviewed Goa's power sector with CM Pramod Sawant in Panaji on 12 May 2025, noting AT&C losses of 9.32% and suggesting the state explore a nuclear power facility as a long-term measure.
Summary
Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal held a review of Goa's power sector with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in Panaji on 12 May 2025, focusing on loss reduction and progress under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). He commended Goa for universal electrification and for reducing AT&C losses to 9.32%, below the national average, and urged faster smart metering. Noting that around 80% of Goa's electricity is procured from outside the state, he urged local generation and suggested Goa explore the possibility of a nuclear power facility as a long-term measure for energy security.
Key facts
- Date/venue
- 12 May 2025, Panaji
- AT&C losses
- 9.32% (below national average)
- Scheme reviewed
- Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)
- Power procured from outside
- ~80%
- Suggestion
- Explore a nuclear power facility (long term)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As noted by the Union Power Minister on 12 May 2025, Goa's AT&C (Aggregate Technical & Commercial) losses stood at:
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Correct answer: A — 9.32%
Goa reduced its AT&C losses to 9.32%, significantly below the national average.
Consider the following statements about the Goa power sector review (12 May 2025): 1. Around 80% of Goa's electricity is procured from outside the state. 2. The Union Minister suggested Goa explore a nuclear power facility as a long-term measure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Power release.