Organised under the aegis of the Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) in collaboration with representatives from NITI Aayog, the workshop was attended by APEPDCL CMD Prudhvi Tej Immadi, NITI Aayog officials Ronnie Khanna, Sushrut Helwatkar, Vivek Thakkar and P Abhiram along with directors T V Suryaprakash, T Vanaja and S Haribabu.

Discussions centred on key projects to be implemented in power distribution companies, future action plans and strategic initiatives required to achieve improved performance. The participants deliberated on achieving resource adequacy and reducing power purchase costs by enhancing the adoption of distributed renewable energy solutions such as feeder solarisation, rooftop solar, pump solarisation, and Agri-PV. Focus areas also included employee cost optimisation, reduction in operational and maintenance expenses and the use of digital solutions like SAP/ERP systems, automated billing and promotion of digital payments to improve efficiency.

The workshop emphasised setting circle-wise targets for reducing AT&C losses, implementing smart metering, establishing data analytics teams and strengthening network infrastructure. The point of discussions focused on improving supply quality, along with financial restructuring and mobilisation of funds for infrastructure development.

It was decided to enhance inter-departmental coordination, finalise workstream responsibilities and establish a structured monitoring mechanism along with a clear implementation roadmap. Officials also stressed the need for prompt resolution of operational challenges. It was decided to constitute dedicated working groups. A partnership approach will be adopted in coordination with NITI Aayog for a period of 18 months during which progress will be continuously reviewed until the identified targets are achieved.

Senior officials including CGMs, APTRANSCO officers, and other department heads also participated.