The objectives of this workshop are to : 

  Focus on the aspects being brought to the fore as a result of restructuring of the power sector.

 

          · Role of transmission networks in boosting power trading.

          · Commercial and Regulatory risks in an open market.

          · Institutional changes required for reforms at the retail level.

          · Capacity expansion in a decentralized setup.

          · Mechanism for Tariff Determination and their role in  improving  power quality and reliability.

          · Management of Distribution Privatization: The role of the Government, Regulator and the private

            player.

          · Resource Mobilization and Securitization of debt.

          · Bring together professionals and experts from Industry and  Academics

          · Improve the understanding of various issues, and

          · Finally attempt and evolve possible solutions.

 

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND

 

  Officers of Research /Academic Institutions, Power Utilities/Corporations, Regulators,

  State Governments, State Electricity   Boards, Nodal Agencies, Energy planners, Private

   Entrepreneurs, Development Consultants and Financial Institutions etc. 

 

  IMPORTANT DATES

 

  Last date for receiving applications     :    October 8, 2001

  Intimation about selection                    :   October 25, 2001

  Confirmation from the participants       :    November 9, 2001 

 

  VENUE

 

  Pioneers batch continuing education centre,  Visitors’ Hostel, IIT Kanpur.

 

  EXPERT LECTURES 

 

  Eminent experts are being invited from Regulatory Commissions, State Power Utilities,

  Financial Institutions and Academic Institutions for Keynote / theme / special addresses. 

 

  REGISTRATION

 

  The participants desirous of attending this workshop are required to apply on the

  registration form (enclosed) and pay   the under mentioned registration fee: Participants

  from Industry: Rs. 7000/- per participant. 

 

  ACCOMODATION

 

  Boarding and Lodging arrangements for the participants will be made at the Visitors Hostel,

  IIT Kanpur.