Central Electricity Authority

Central Electricity Authority Latest News

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is organising a two-day Brainstorming Conclave on “Making Indian Power Sector AI Enabled” (International Conference-cum-Exhibition) in New Delhi.

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.

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Functions of Central Electricity Authority

• Advisory Role: Advise the Central Government on matters relating to the national electricity policy, formulate short-term and prospective 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, and such like matters;
• Promote research in matters affecting the generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity;

Central Electricity Authority Organisation Structure

• It is headed by a Chairman, who is also ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India, and comprises six full-time Members. 
• They are designated as Member (Thermal), Member (Hydro), Member (Economic and Commercial), Member (Power Systems), Member (Planning) and Member (Grid Operation and Distribution).

Source: PIB