Table 2: Type of projects (eligible for funding), priority order & extent of exposure
Order of priority |
Project type |
% of project cost for state utilities / central utilities / municipal run bodies |
% or project cost for private utilities |
1 |
Studies, consultancy & training |
100 |
50 |
2 |
Research & development |
90 |
50 |
3 |
Capacitors, energy meters, computerisation, communication & load dispatch |
80 |
50 |
4 |
Environmental upgradation |
80 |
50 |
5 |
R&M/R&U of generation and transmission |
70 |
50 |
6 |
Urban distribution systems |
70 |
50 |
7 |
Transmission |
70 |
50 |
8 |
Micro, mini and small hydro generation |
70 |
50 |
9 |
Captive & co generation plants |
70 |
50 |
10 |
Non-conventional energy sources |
70 |
50 |
11 |
Medium & large hydro generation |
70 |
25 |
Source: PFC