Upcoming Webinar on Challenges of Government Electricity Companies at the Advent of Private Players

Webinar Topic:

“Challenges of Government Electricity Companies at the Advent of Private Players”
Organized by KSEB Engineers’ Association

Date & Time:  5th July 2025 5PM. webex  [available in youtube and face book live ]

About the Topic:

India’s power sector is undergoing a transformative shift with the growing participation of private players in generation, transmission, and distribution. While this brings in efficiency, innovation, and customer-centric models, it also places immense pressure on government utilities like KSEB Ltd., which are bound by public service obligations.

State-owned electricity companies face the dual burden of ensuring universal access and financial viability. With rising competition, they must navigate challenges such as tariff rationalization, legacy infrastructure, skill adaptation, and policy reforms—all while maintaining public accountability and trust.

This webinar delves into these evolving dynamics and explores the roadmap for government utilities to stay resilient, competitive, and citizen-focused in a rapidly changing landscape.

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Guest Speaker:

Shri Raj Pratap Singh, IAS (Retd.)
State Election Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh

Shri Raj Pratap Singh is a distinguished civil servant from the 1983 IAS batch with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi. Over a public service career spanning more than four decades, he has held several prestigious positions including:

• Joint Secretary and Private Secretary to the Prime Minister of India

• Senior Advisor, World Bank, in the energy and development sectors

• Chairman, Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (2018–2023)

He is widely respected for his visionary contributions to power sector reforms, regulatory governance, and institution-building.

Currently, Shri Raj Pratap Singh serves as the State Election Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, overseeing the democratic processes of urban and rural local bodies across the state.

His unique blend of technical acumen and administrative excellence makes him an authoritative voice on the future of public utilities in India’s power sector.

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