WELCOME

POWER CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOUR

AMONG FARMERS: UNDER THE PROJECT

OF PGVCL

April 9, 2013, Ahmedabad

Presented bySAURAV DATTA

THEMES TO BE DISCUSSED

Theme 1: Introduction to Gujarat Institute of Development

Research.

Theme 2: About PGVCL .

Theme 3: Background of the study.

Theme 4: Objective of the study.

Theme 5: Methodology used .

Theme 6: Data Tabulation and Analysis.

Theme 7 : Observation and Learning.

Introduction to Gujarat Institute of

Development Research

Established in 1970, a premier social science research

organization recognized and supported by Indian Council of

Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.

Undertakes analytical and policy oriented research

concerning wide ranging developmental issues.

Main research areas:

• Agriculture and Climate Change.

• Industry Infrastructure, Trade and Public Finance.

• Employment mitigation and Urbanization.

• Poverty and Human Development.

(cont’d)

Institute often engages in collaborative research and has

network with NGO’s, international organization,

government and academic institutions.

About PGVCL

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has been

restricted into six companies.

One generation (GSECL) , one transmission (GETCO) and

four distribution companies namely PGVCL, UGVCL,

DGVCL and MGVCL.

Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited is one of the company

started functioning from 1st April,2005 and serving in the

areas of Saurashtra and Kutch regions.

Feeding electricity in 8 districts of Gujarat namely Rajkot,

Jamnagar,Junagadh,Porbandar,Bhuj,Bhavnagar,

Surendranagar and Amreli covering total 83 talukas.

Background of Study

It was to analyze the broad trends in the utilization of power

among farmers under the jurisdiction of Paschim Gujarat Vij

Company Limited (PGVCL).

It was intended to examine whether the farmers who do not

have authorized power connection for agricultural purposes tend

to illegally use power thus leading to power scarcity or not.

Objective of Study

To closely observe the operations of GIDR in general and

operations of Energy Conservation department in specific.

To gain experience in energy conservation field and

understand it practically.

To enhance our management skills other then theories we

learnt in books.

Methodology Used

Primary Data – Our team members did household surveyto find the current scenario of electricity under PGVCLdistricts. Methods used for collecting data were:

Personal Observation.

Discussion with the farmers.

Interviews.

(cont’d)

Secondary Data – During my study, I was assigned to make

many assignments and reports given to me by my supervisor.

Methods used to collect data were:

Annual Reports of Gujarat Electricity Regulatory

Commission.

GIDR Brochure.

Circulars and Newsletters.

Journals and Newspapers.

Internet.

Data Tabulation and Analysis

ACTUAL DISTRIBUTION LOSSES IN DISTRIBUTION

NETWORKS FOR THE YEAR (2008-09)

Name of Discoms Estimated Loss

in MYT order

Actual Loss

Uttar Gujarat Vij Co. Ltd (UGVCL)

16% 14.57%

Dakshin Gujarat Vij Co. Ltd (DGVCL)

14.45% 14.78%

Madhya Gujarat Vij Co.Ltd (MGVCL)

15% 14.52%

Paschim Gujarat Vij Co. Ltd (PGVCL)

30% 32.11%

CATEGORY WISE SALE % OF THE DISTRIBUTION

COMPANIES (2011-12)

Industrial HT, 31.37%

Industrial LT, 12.14%

Public Lghting, 0.46%

Public water works, 2.43%Railway, 1.51%Domestic,

15.81%

Non domestic, 5.94%

Agriculture, 30%

APPLICATION PENDING AND APPLIED LOAD FOR

PENDING APPLICATIONS UNDER PGVCL (2012-13)

CIRCLE NO. OF APPLICATION PENDING ON FEEDER

% SHARE NO. OF APPLIED LOAD FOR PENDING APPLICATION

% SHARE

Amreli 83 3.55% 83 3.58%

Anjar 46 1.97% 32 1.38%

Bhuj 74 3.17% 74 3.19%

Bhavnagar 14 0.60% 14 0.60%

Gondal 63 2.70% 63 2.70%

Junagadh 62 2.65% 62 2.67%

Jamnagar 32 1.37% 32 1.38%

Mangrol 51 2.18% 51 2.20%

Porbandar 64 2.74% 64 2.76%

Verawal 52 2.23% 52 2.24%

Total 541 23.16% 527 22.70%

Observation and Learnings

Observation: During my study, I observed that in currentfinancial year (2012-13) there were 4.6 lakhs pendingapplication seeking electricity connection in farm sector andthe government planned to provide 1 lakh connection to ruralareas but provided just 48,435 connections sanctioned byPGVCL so far.

Learnings:

During my study, I got an opportunity to learn aboutteam dynamics and its various roles of working in anorganization.

(cont’d)

With these I would like to say that organization working and

cultural environment was really a nice experience for me where

there was no bias between people, everybody feels free to take

initiative and help each other.

Learning about SPSS software, a decision making tool used by

researchers to carry out results from long processed data was a

great opportunity for me and involvement of taking initiative

regarding any work assigned to me motivated me to do well

throughout my internship.

Moments @ GIDR

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