Today we are discussing one of the least understood but most critical parts of India’s energy transition: the electricity distribution system. Solar, wind, EVs, batteries and green hydrogen may get the headlines, but the real test is whether India can deliver reliable, affordable, high-quality power to every consumer, every hour, in every state. 

To explore this, we are delighted to welcome Alok KUMAR, one of India’s most experienced power-sector voices in India and also Chairperson of the Indian Discoms Association. We will discuss resource adequacy, discom reform, grid constraints, EVs, hydrogen, storage, power quality and what India’s electricity system must look like by 2030.  A subject no one has ever covered in such depth before.

As India accelerates its clean energy transition, one critical question remains: Is the power grid ready? In this episode of the Energizing India Podcast, Alok Kumar, veteran power sector leader and President of the All India Discom Association, explores the challenges and opportunities shaping India's electricity distribution ecosystem. From resource adequacy and discom reforms to smart metering, grid modernization, and the growing demands of electric mobility and green hydrogen, this conversation offers valuable insights into the infrastructure that will underpin India's energy future. A must-listen for policymakers, industry leaders, utilities, and anyone interested in the future of India's power sector.