• The text mentions that “in the past Govt. has announced several schemes like UDAY etc. but it has not resulted in any structural reform in the DISCOMs.”
  • Saubhagya (Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana):
    • Led to increasing coverage of electricity for lighting needs.
    • Contributed to phasing out kerosene use.
  • The text does not explicitly detail how UDAY aimed to improve power sector efficiency.
  • However, it implies that UDAY’s impact on structural reform in DISCOMs has been limited.