U.S. and Indian Energy Experts Discuss
Energy Reforms and Cooperation
January 22, 2007
NEW DELHI – Industry leaders from India and
the United States met today at the U.S.- India
Energy Partnership Program Summit on energy reforms
organized by the United States Energy Association
and funded by the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID).
In his opening
remarks, Mr. George Deikun, USAID India Mission
Director, said, “U.S. and Indian cooperation in the
energy sector has been growing and programs to share
practical experience between U.S. and Indian
utilities and regulatory bodies are helping to India
meet its energy goals.”
The Chairman of
the Central Energy Regulatory Commission, Mr. A.K.
Basu, and the Secretary of Power, Mr. R.V. Shahi,
also spoke at the summit and representatives of
electric utilities and regulatory agencies from both
countries attended the event.
USAID has
supported the India Energy Partnership Program for
more than a decade to assist Indian energy
utilities, regulatory agencies, financial
institutions, and other energy organizations provide
affordable, reliable, and efficient energy supply
and services.
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