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INTEGRATED POWER DEVELOPMENT SCHEME (IPDS)


Background

The MoP, GOI has launched Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) for strengthening of Distribution Infrastructure for the Urban areas having population of more than 5,0000 as per census 2011 with the following components:

  • Strengthening of sub-transmission & distribution networks including provisioning of Solar Panels and Net-metering.
  • Metering of distribution transformers / feeders / consumers.
  • IT enablement of distribution sector and strengthening of distribution network


Broad Objective of the Scheme

  • 24x7 Power supplies for consumers
  • Reduction of AT&C losses as per trajectory finalized by MoP in consultation with States
  • Providing access to power to all households


Nodal Agency

Power Finance Corporation (PFC) is the Nodal Agency for operationalization and implementation of the scheme under the overall guidance of MoP.


Project Management Agency (PMA)

As per the guideline for IPDS, two Project Management Agencies (PMA) have to be appointed utility-wise to ensure timely implementation of the project. Accordingly RECPDCL and PFCCL have been appointed by WBSEDCL for IPDS.


Mode of Implementation

The projects shall be executed on turn-key/ partial turn-key/ departmental basis, through e-tendering.


Implementation Period

Projects under the scheme shall be completed within a period of 24 months from the date of issue of Letter of Award (LOA) by the utility.


Monitoring Committee

Monitoring Committee, constituted by MoP, GOI is approving authority of all schemes.


Financial support Mechanism for IPDS in WBSEDCL


Agency Nature of Support Quantum of support
(Percentage of Project Cost)
Govt. of India Grant 60%
Govt. of West Bengal Grant 25%
WBSEDCL Contribution Own Fund/Loan 15%
Additional Grant from GOI on achievement of prescribed mile stones Grant 50% of Total loan component


Scope of work and present status


Scope of work Quantity Project cost (Rs. in Cr.) Status as on 30.08.2016
New 33/11 kV sub-station with associated 33 kV line. 45 nos. (2x10 MVA) 387.64 Work for 17 nos sub-stations will be executed departmentally where as the balance will be executed through turn-key contract. Tender floated for 12 nos sub stations. Land development & other preparatory work has been started at site, procurement of material started.
33 kV system augmentations with renovation of existing 33/11 kV sub-station. 89 nos. 379.65
Drawal of 11 kV line (New & augmentation). 3541 KM 376 Tender floated
Drawal of LT line (New & augmentation). 3432 KM 145.72
Drawal of AB Cable. 8692 KM 1082.58
Installation of DTR. (New & augmentation). 6015 Nos 230.69
Replacement of Meter

13,00,843 Nos.

220.93
Installation of Roof top Solar panel 3016 Nos 43.59 Tender floated by Solar Power Department.


Status of fund and expenditure


Status of fund and expenditure as on August 2016
Fund received from MOP, GOI Rs. 64.70 Crores
Fund received by GOWB Rs. 71.70 Crores
Fund utilized (PMA charges) Rs. 9.17 Crores