There have been a positive movements in the hydro power sector in South Asia which can power up the economic cooperation in the region. Analyse (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
Global average of per capita consumption of power is 2,700 kWh. However, with less than 700 kWh per capita annual consumption in this region—between 1,100 kWh and 100 kWh in different countries—almost all South Asian countries are struggling to provide reliable 24×7 electricity to its people, let alone providing enough power for accelerating the growth of the economy in general and the rural economy in particular.
Important initiatives
The most remarkable outcome has been the amended cross-border power trade guidelines issued by India in 2018. This would enable trade of electricity from one country to another utilising Indian transmission infrastructure, and open up tremendous possibilities for regional power trade.
India-Bhutan
· Tala-Delhi transmission system and Tala hydropower project (1,020 MW) commissioned in 2006-07.
· Dagachhu (126 MW) JV with Tata Power commissioned in March 2015.
· Mangdechhu project (720 MW) commissioned in 2019 and PPA with India has been finalised.
India-Bangladesh
India-Nepal
India-Myanmar
A small interconnection between India and Myanmar has been established from Moreh (Manipur) to Tamu (Myanmar), and about 3 MW is being supplied.
The South Asia Power Secretaries Round Table was yet another initiative by the World Bank. It came out of the consideration that there was a need for informal interactions, distinct from formal official meetings and discussions that normally tend to be circumscribed by diplomatic considerations.
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