Assam State Electricity Board

In this article, we will analyze in detail the impact of Assam State Electricity Board on contemporary society. Since its emergence, Assam State Electricity Board has played a crucial role in various aspects of modern life, whether professional, cultural, technological or personal. Over the years, Assam State Electricity Board has significantly influenced the way we interact, communicate and navigate in today's world. Through a comprehensive analysis, we will explore the implications and consequences of Assam State Electricity Board, as well as its relevance in the current context. By exploring different perspectives and case studies, we seek to fully understand the scope and importance of Assam State Electricity Board in contemporary society.

Assam State Electricity Board
Company typeState Statutory Body
IndustryElectricity Generation, Electric power transmission, Electric power distribution
Founded1958 (1958)
HeadquartersGuwahati, Assam, India
Area served
Assam, India
ProductsElectricity
OwnerDepartment of Power, Government of Assam
Divisions

The Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) is a State Statutory Body of the state of Assam in India. It is under the ownership of Department of Power, Government of Assam. It manages the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in the state of Assam with its divisions Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited, Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited and Assam Power Distribution Company Limited.

Assam State Electricity Board was established in 1958 in the composite state of Assam under the Electricity Act 1948. The existing Board was reconstituted in 1975 after the state was trifurcated into Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram in 1972. Two central government entities, North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) and the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) supplement the efforts of the state in power development in generation and transmission respectively.

References

  1. Power Department, Government of Assam - https://web.archive.org/web/20140227114901/http://assamgovt.nic.in/departments/electricity_dept.asp
  2. http://www.emt-india.net