Power Ministry: All-India AT&C Losses Drop to 16.16% in FY25

• AT&C losses at the all-India level dropped to 16.16% in FY25 from 21.91% in FY21, as reported by the Power Ministry.
• The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) targets 12-15% AT&C losses and has sanctioned ₹2.83 lakh crore for distribution infrastructure.
• CTUIL cancelled grid connectivity for 24 renewable energy developers (6,343 MW) due to developer delays.
• Infrastructure for 172 GW of renewable energy evacuation is under construction, with bids for an additional 19 GW underway.
• Measures to reduce coal plant emissions include commissioning supercritical units, biomass co-firing, stricter emission standards, and a carbon-capture pilot.

Why It Matters: Improved power efficiency and cleaner energy efforts impact your electricity supply.