Lok Sabha Question No. 284 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-08
Subject: Renamed Schemes
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Nakul K. Nath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.284 ANSWERED ON 08.12.2022

## RENAMED SCHEMES

284. SHRI NAKUL KAMAL NATH:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  names  of  the  schemes  of  the  Ministry  which  have  been  renamed  by  the Government after 2014; and
- (b) the quantum of funds allocated, released and utilised under these schemes after 2014, State/UT-wise?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

(SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a) :     No  scheme  has  been  renamed  after  2014.    However,  a  number  of  different schemes were running for promoting energy conservation and energy efficiencies. As the overall  objective  of  these  schemes  was  common,  these  were  merged  into  one consolidated  scheme.  The  details  of  the  schemes  which  have  been  merged  into  the consolidated scheme are given below:
- (b) :   The quantum of funds allocated, released and utilized under these schemes after 2014:

|   Sl. No. | Name of Scheme till 2017                                                                                                  | Name of the Present Scheme                                                                 |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Strengthening of State Designated Agencies (SDAs) to promote efficient use of energy and its conservation at State level. | Scheme for 'Promoting Energy Efficiency Activities in Different Sectors of Indian Economy' |
|         2 | Demand Side Management (DSM) Initiatives                                                                                  |                                                                                            |
|         3 | Energy Efficiency & Technology Up-gradation in Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)                                          |                                                                                            |
|         4 | Standards, Codes & Labeling for Appliances & Buildings                                                                    |                                                                                            |
|         5 | Energy Conservation Awareness, Awards and Painting Competition                                                            |                                                                                            |

| Particulars                     | Period                    |   Outlay Allocation |   Grant Received |   Utilisation |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------|------------------|---------------|
| 12 th Plan Period               | 2012-17                   |             1327.97 |           375.81 |        375.81 |
| 14 th Finance Commission period | 2017-21                   |              789.16 |           361.84 |        361.84 |
| 15 th Finance Commission period | 2021-26 (upto 31/10/2022) |              767    |           196.94 |        159.34 |

************