Accelerated Power Development Reforms Programme(APDRP) during 10th Plan

The Accelarated Power Development Reforms Programme (APDRP) was launched in 2002-03 as additional central assistance to the states for strengthening and up gradation of sub-ttransmission and distribution systems of high-density load centers like towns and industrial areas with main objectives od reduction in AT& C losses; improve quality and reliability of supply of power. Total 574 projects at the cost of Rs. 17329.07 Crore were sanctioned in 10th Plan APDRP. On implementation of APDRP, the AT & C losses could be brought down below 20% in 215 towns ( 163 towns less than 15% & 52 towns between 15-20%) in country.