A discussion on the new book of Prayas, "Many sparks, but little light: The Rhetoric and Practice of Electricity Sector Reforms in India". This book, reviews and critiques two and half decades of electricity sector reforms. It covers generation, distribution and related fuel sectors.

After a brief introduction of the book, there will be a discussion on the topic, with contribution by sector analysts.

Speakers -

Dr. Rammanohar Reddy (Reader's Editor Scroll) has given review comments for the book and will introduce the book.

Sreekumar N Prayas Energy Group, Pune): One of the authors of the book, an electrical engineer by training and a senior researcher in power sector. Prayas works towards making energy a catalyst for sustainable development

M Thimma Reddy (People's Monitoring Group on Electricity Reforms, Hyderabad)

M Venugopala Rao (Centre for Power Studies, Hyderabad)