Itanagar, Oct 14: Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and Minister of Power, Chowna Mein, today chaired the 8th State Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of the Arunachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC) in the Civil Secretariat in presence of Chairman APSERC, R K Joshi. The meeting focused on strategies to strengthen the State’s power sector, enhance efficiency, and accelerate renewable energy integration.
Highlighting Arunachal Pradesh as a prominent hydropower hub, Mein noted that the State’s power sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by technological innovation, renewable energy adoption, and progressive reforms. He emphasized the crucial role of regulatory bodies and advisory committees in ensuring transparency, competitiveness, and consumer protection, while steering the sector toward sustainable growth.
Mein also underscored the importance of strengthening APSERC’s institutional capacity. He highlighted the need for enhanced budgetary support and the establishment of a dedicated independent office for the Commission, enabling it to function efficiently and discharge its statutory responsibilities effectively.
“The Electricity Act of 2003 aimed to infuse efficiency and transparency into the power sector. While Arunachal Pradesh has historically faced challenges with high technical and commercial losses, the Government is committed to improving operational efficiency and ensuring sustainable growth,” Mein said.  
He further called for active participation from all stakeholders in shaping a robust and efficient power ecosystem. 
The Deputy Chief Minister in his concluding remark stated that through coordinated efforts, informed stakeholder participation, and focus on renewable energy, Arunachal Pradesh can unlock its immense energy potential, accelerate its transition to net zero, and lead the State toward a cleaner, greener, and self-reliant future.
The 8th SAC meeting saw participation from distinguished members and representatives including Secretary (Consumer Affairs), Secretary (Transport), Chief Engineers (TP & ZC and SLDC), President of Arunachal Chambers of Commerce, Professor Anoop Sing of IIT Kanpur, S N Kalita, Director of All India Discom Association, representatives from Power Grid, NHPC, and all power utilities of Arunachal Pradesh. In the meeting, profound and invaluable suggestions were received on which the Power Utilities had decided to act. 
Deliberations covered strengthening SLDC and commercial wings, high voltage transmission planning, reducing AT&C losses, government support for ACS-ARR gap, security deposit rationalization, simplification of consumer connection agreements, and monetization of generation from DHPD and APEDA plants.

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