Lucknow, March 30 -- In a push for power sector reforms, the central government has stressed the need to modernise electricity distribution, reduce dependence on coal, and ensure affordable and uninterrupted power supply to consumers.

Union minister of state for power Shripad Yesso Naik emphasised that achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of self-reliance in energy required urgent reforms and greater adoption of renewable energy.

Speaking at a high-level ministerial meeting here on Saturday, Naik highlighted the necessity of reducing line losses, financially strengthening discoms or distribution companies, and leveraging new technology to enhance distribution efficiency. He underlined that a transition from coal-based power g...