- Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana (ADITYA) in Panipat on July 15, 2025.
- ADITYA scheme aims to improve energy efficiency by cutting electricity losses, especially in MSMEs and heavy industries.
- The scheme supports prepaid smart metering and infrastructure reforms, continuing the efforts started under the UDAY scheme.
Union Minister of Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, launched the Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana (ADITYA) in Panipat, Haryana, marking a significant step toward enhancing energy efficiency in India’s industrial and MSME sectors. The scheme aims to modernize power distribution infrastructure, reduce electricity losses, and promote efficient energy use across industries. With ADITYA, businesses and manufacturing units are expected to benefit from improved energy management, reduced operational costs, and a more reliable power supply system nationwide.
Launch Event of ADITYA Scheme in Panipat
The much-awaited launch of the Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana (ADITYA) happened on July 15, 2025, in Panipat, Haryana. The event was led by Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, joined by key cabinet ministers including Anil Vij, Krishnalal Pawar, and Mahipal Dhanda. Top government officials and well-known industrialists from the MSME sector were invited, highlighting the importance of the scheme for these industries.
The launch marks the start of a pan-India rollout of ADITYA, aimed at greatly improving energy use and preventing unnecessary power waste in industrial units.
Key Benefits for Industrial Units and MSMEs
The ADITYA scheme brings several benefits made for industrial units and MSMEs, where electricity use has usually been high with a lot of waste. Machines running for long hours without efficient energy use will now have lower electricity consumption and costs, thanks to the scheme’s focus on energy efficiency.
By stopping leakages and encouraging smart energy management, the scheme helps lower running costs for industries. This not only supports economic growth but also helps the environment by reducing excess energy demand.
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Objectives and Features of the ADITYA Scheme
The main goals of ADITYA are:
- Reducing electricity losses in distribution networks to under 12%. This will make power delivery to users more efficient.
- Making prepaid smart metering compulsory across the power distribution chain to help consumers track and control their usage better, encouraging responsible energy use.
- Providing infrastructure help to state electricity utilities through a central funding reform package, allowing them to upgrade their distribution systems to modern standards.
Connection Between ADITYA and UDAY Schemes
ADITYA builds on the earlier UDAY (Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana) scheme, which focused on reforms in the distribution sector. While UDAY worked on fixing the financial issues of power distribution companies (discoms), ADITYA focuses on the technical side — especially cutting losses and improving energy efficiency.
By continuing these efforts with ADITYA, the government aims to create a stronger, loss-free, and more sustainable power distribution system that helps both utilities and consumers.
Implementation Strategy for State Utilities
States with high Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses—those over 18%—are encouraged to actively join ADITYA. They can choose to use a public-private partnership (PPP) model to run their electricity distribution companies, bringing in efficiency and expertise.
Required criteria for participating states include:
- Lowering AT&C losses below 12% within set timelines.
- Closing tariff gaps between the cost of supply and revenue from tariffs.
- Compulsory use of prepaid smart metering to track and optimize consumption.
These steps aim to overhaul the distribution system, making it financially stable and customer-friendly.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Launch | 15 July 2025 |
| Location | Panipat, Haryana |
| Key Dignitary | Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar |
| Target Electricity Loss | Below 12% AT&C losses |
| Scheme Scope | Pan-India rollout |
| Official Website | https://powermin.gov.in/ |
The Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana (ADITYA) scheme offers a forward-looking reform to solve power distribution problems. It promises to cut losses, modernize metering, and help both utilities and consumers use energy more responsibly and efficiently.
If you manage an MSME or a large industrial unit, watch for updates from your state electricity department about ADITYA scheme participation and benefits.