Minister of state for power S Venugopalachari has called for more energy-efficient technology in generation and distribution of power to improve its availability. He pointed out that power shortages cost the Indian industry almost 1.5 per cent of GDP (gross domestic product) or $2.7 billion.
The minister stated this at the inauguration of the three-day conference on global climate change that began here yesterday. Organised by Development Alternatives, the conference focused on the programme entitled
