Monday, 21 May 2018

Interview with Ashok Rao - Patron All India Power Engineers

http://gmpsiaprec.blogspot.com/2018/05/interview-with-ashok-rao-patron-all.html



Interview with Ashok Rao - Patron All India Power Engineers Federation , covering the current issues in the Indian Electricity Industry by PSI Asia Pacific - Utilities - Electricity - Water & Local Government Network.

The Indian National Government , is pursuing a range of Electricity Industry reforms that Unions, PSI Electricity Industry Affiliates and many in the community are opposed to. One of the key figures in the Electricity Unions in India for over 10 years , in Ashok Rao, who in this interview wants to let other PSI Electricity Industry Unions and Members , know what is taking place. 

Issues covered in this interview include -
1.      The back ground of Indian Electricity reforms, Electricity Industry Shortages including through fuel transition 
2.      In light of the above situation what are the areas in which the Unions have effectively challenged the reforms
3.      Why has the Union taken this position?
4.      How have Unions built their campaign, where the campaign is at now
5.      Next steps in your campaign
6.      Who are the players, (WB/ ADB etc , ) … is there a pension fund interest from other counties
7.      What can fellow PSI affiliates do to assist?