New Delhi, July 24 -- The Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Power discussed a proposed framework for parallel distribution licensing aimed at promoting consumer choice, improving service quality and ensuring efficient utilisation of electricity distribution infrastructure.

The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal and attended by Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik, Members of Parliament who are part of the Consultative Committee, the Secretary of the Ministry of Power and senior officials of the Ministry.

Addressing the meeting, the Union Minister said the Electricity Act, 2003, had successfully introduced competition in electricity generation, transmission and tradin...