Reliance Infrastructure Ltd may submit bids for retail power distribution in 11 cities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
According to sources, the company feels that its experience in reducing power theft in parts of Delhi may come handy in reducing the aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses in these circles.
Reliance Infra is currently distributing power to 6.5 million customers in Delhi and Mumbai. According to the company, Bihar government recently invited bids for franchise power distributors in Patna, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur and Gaya circles.
The franchise operator will be responsible for customercare, metering, network maintenance billing, revenue collection and associate responsibilities including reduction of AT&C losses.
The franchise will work under the direct monitoring and guidance of the state power distribution companies. The latter would also be responsible for sourcing the power for distribution through the franchise distributors.
Source: Jaibihar.com Reliance to bid for power distribution in Bihar
