Realizing the transition of Indian power sector to twenty first century

Indian power sector is at the third stage of reforms now, where energy security and advanced operation and control through new technology to build twenty first century power system is required. Government of India has set its Smart Grid Vision as a part of National Action Plan on Climate Changes. Accelerated Power Development Programme is a backbone and Restructured Accelerated Power Development Programme is a transition to Smart Grid. The Smart Grid Vision of India with three agendas as reliable generation, reliable and advanced distribution system and end of load shedding is explored through various policies and regulatory initiatives taken and milestones achieved. The historical development in institutionalization of the process is also presented. The key performance indices and scope of work is proposed in Indian Scenario to match the smartness of grid.