About Central Electricity Authority:
- It is a statutory body established under section 3(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1948.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Power.
- Functions of Central Electricity Authority:
- Advisory Role: Advice the Central Government on matters relating to the national electricity policy, formulate short-term and perspective plans for the development of the electricity system.
- Specify the technical standards for the construction of electrical plants, electric lines, and connectivity to the grid
- Collect and record the data concerning the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity and carry out studies relating to cost, efficiency, competitiveness
- Promote research in matters affecting the generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity;
- Organisation’s Structure:
- It is headed by a Chairman, who is ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India, and comprises six full-time Members.
