Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd's revenue efficiency around 100%

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GUWAHATI: The APDCL (Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd) has achieved 97 per cent revenue collection efficiency (percentage of revenue collection against current demand) in January 2020.

According to APDCL sources, the revenue collection efficiency for the period from June 2021-January 2022 is 105 per cent, and the collection efficiency from April 2021-January 2022 is 99 per cent. According to the APDCL sources, it strived for over 100 per cent collection in the past two months (November and December) in the current financial year.

According to APDCL officials, in 2021, the APDCL collected Rs 321.73-crore revenue against Rs 456.94-crore current demand (70%) in April, Rs 343.98 crore against Rs 465.23-crore current demand (74%) in May, Rs 500.23 crore against Rs 489.49-crore current demand (102%) in June, Rs 682.27 crore against Rs 538.40-crore current demand (127%) in July, Rs 630.28 crore against Rs 585.72-crore current demand (108%) in August, Rs 615.12 crore against Rs 592.58-crore current demand (104%) in September, Rs 568.07 crore against Rs 585.60-crore current demand (97%) in October, Rs 577.58 crore against Rs 578.37-crore current demand (100%) in November and Rs 488.45 crore against Rs 475.07-crore current demand (103%) in December.

In January 2022, the APDCL collected Rs 439.99-crore revenue against Rs 453.02-crore current demand (97%). The figures of revenue collection given exclude the government subsidies.

According to officials, reasons behind the rise in APDCL's revenue collection are continuous monitoring and inspection to detect power pilferage; IT initiatives like AI (artificial intelligence)-based meter reading, eSuvidha billing and payments on online mode; installation of smart meters; network improvement works like renovation of old lines, commissioning of new sub-stations; completion of 100 per cent billing monthly, the government paying its dues; continuous advertisement to motivate consumers to make payment within the month; regular disconnection drives and door-to-door persuasion.

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