3 Online Platforms Launched to Boost Country’s Power Sector Efficiency

The Union Ministry of Power launched three new online platforms—PROMPT, DRIPS, and JAL VIDYUT DPR—to enhance efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness in the power sector. These platforms, unveiled by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on August 20, 2024, in New Delhi, were developed by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) under the Ministry of Power, with NTPC assisting in the development of the PROMPT platform.

PROMPT Portal

The PROMPT (Portal for Online Monitoring of Projects—Thermal) allows real-time tracking and analysis of thermal power projects under construction in India. It aims to identify and resolve issues causing delays in these projects efficiently.

JAL VIDYUT DPR Platform

The JAL VIDYUT DPR (Monitoring Survey and Investigation Activities of Hydroelectric Projects and Pumped Storage Projects) provides real-time updates on hydroelectric and pumped storage projects under construction, improving coordination and management.

DRIPS Portal

The Disaster Resource Inventory for Power Sector (DRIPS) portal is designed to quickly identify and address power disruptions caused by natural disasters like cyclones, earthquakes, and floods. It connects nodal officers from various power sector departments and agencies to facilitate swift power restoration in affected areas.

Central Electricity Authority

Established in 1951 under the Electricity (Supply) Act of 1948 and now governed by the Electricity Act 2003, the Central Electricity Authority operates under the Ministry of Power. It prepares the National Electricity Plan, approves new hydel power plants, and performs various other functions. The CEA is chaired by Ghanshyam Prasad and is headquartered in New Delhi.