The current electricity demand in the Gujarat State is on an average of the order of 9000 MW. The maximum demand catered presently is of the order of 7700 MW.   The installed generating capacity as on 01-04-2004 is 8683 MW.

Further the power stations are striving to achieve at 75% PLF. The R&M activities of thermal plant is already taken on hand to improve the generation level in the State

MW

4,888

2,263

1,532

4,281

TOTAL GUJARAT

12,964

Further considering the future demands, new lines and sub-stations are being established and also augmentation of existing sub-stations, the strengthening/upgrading of existing lines are being carried out by GEB.

For discharging the above work, total 10 transmission circles are established. Under each Circle, one to two Construction Divisions (total 12 Nos.) are established for construction of new Sub-stations and Lines. While, five to six Transmission Divisions (total 59 Nos.) are established for operation and maintenance of the existing Sub-stations and lines.

400

220

132

66

33

TOTAL

9

64

49

654

1

777

400

220

132

66

33

TOTAL

1,776

11,003

4,542

15,521

69

32,911

For the system stability, generally 400 & 220KV lines are proposed mainly for the evacuation of power from the various power projects. Schemes for Transmission lines of 132 KV and 66KV have been planned to improve voltage regulation, to reduce T&D losses and also to improve quality of power supply.

Renovation and modernization (i.e. Revamping & upgrading) of sub-stations and Trans. lines is also proposed to increase the reliability of supply.

The planning of Tenth Five Year Plan for Transmission works is as under

1

400

2

1136

2

220

11

3,270

3

132

3

310

4

66

170

5,326

TOTAL

186

10,042

5

2,400

Distribution:
The distribution network in the state supplies Power to about 8 million consumers through 1,45,000 Circuit Kilometer (CKM) of HT lines, 2,06,000 CKM of LT lines and 2,30,000 Transformers.  The distribution department is responsible for power distribution to residential units, commercial complexes, street lights, water works, agriculture, irrigation & industries.
 
Existing consumers as on 31-03-2003 are as under :

1.

Domestic / Commercial

66.68

2.

Industrial (H.T. & L.T.)

1.55

3.

Agricultural Consumers.

6.08

4.

0.44

74.75

1.

11 KV / 22 KV H.T. Line

1,45,000 CKM

2.

L. T. Distribution Line

2,06,000 CKM

3.

Population of Dist. T/C

2,30,000 Nos.

1.

1991-92

22.87

2.

1992-93

21.13

3.

1993-94

20.00

4.

1994-95

19.25

5.

1995-96

18.26

6.

1996-97

18.22

7.

1997-98

19.78

The Board has evolved a suitable structure to deal with redressal of public grievances and monitoring of various developmental activities. Major issues are taken up at different levels as under :

1. Taluka level :

   Executive Engineers of the divisions call monthly meeting at Taluka level under the Chairmanship of Taluka Panchayat President in which concerned MLAs of the Talukas remain present. The local problems are discussed in the meeting.

2. Circle level :

   Every month Superintending Engineer (O&M) of the concerned circle calls the meeting of MLAs and discuss the various pending problems.

3. Meeting with representatives of Farm Sectors :

   Every month, S.E. (O&M)'s of the concerned circle calls the meeting in which leaders of the Gujarat Khedut Samaj, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and leaders of Agriculture Sector are invited to discuss the problems related to power sector which affects agriculture.

4. Local advisory committee :
   For discussion of issues involving policy matters, meetings of local advisory committee are called at appropriate time. MPs/MLAs and Collectors of concerned District remain present. 2 Nos. of local advisory committee meeting were held during the year 1997-98 covering 6 circles.

Prevention of Power Theft and Mal Practice

 The Vigilance Department is headed by an Addl. D.G.P. a senior IPS Officer on deputation from the Government of Gujarat.  The Head of the Department is designated as “Director of Security & Chief Vigilance Officer.”

 To keep constant vigil and to detect pilferage of power, GEB has total 74 IC Squads (63 LT Squads and 11 HT Squads) under the direct control of DOS & CVO.  Out of 63 LT Squads, 20 Squads (headed by DE), one each is stationed at (O&M) Circle level including one at H.O. & remaining Squads headed by JE are stationed at selected Sub-divisions, whose revenue is Rs. 1.5 Crores and above.  Now all the IC squad’s are placed at Circle head Quarter for efficient and concreted enforcement.  The Head Quarter of 11 HT Squads are at Surat, Baroda (O&M), Broach, Mehsana, Sabarmati, Rajkot and Bhavanagar and remaining 4 with Vigilance Dept. at Head Office.

 The theft prone areas are identified based on consumption pattern, sensitive industries, seasonal industries.  For constant and vigilant watch of HT consumers, who are the main source for income of GEB, HO has arranged computer facility for computerized consumption pattern of HT & LT industries along with relevant useful information; and based on which Mass drives are arranged when help of police Squad is also provided for protection.  It is observed that industries like Engineering Units, Oil Mills, Cold Storage, Ginning & Pressing Mills, Texturising in yarn manufacturing units, Paper Mills, Steel Rolling Mills, Hotels, Commercial/Housing Complex, Diamond Cutters, etc. are often found indulged in power theft activities.

 The details of total connections checked, total detection of irregularities  with split-up details of detection and assessment of theft bills issued are as under :