Explanation:

The Centre has formed a high-level group to make recommendations for changing the structure and system of power sale and purchase in the country. Led by the Special Power Secretary - Sanjiv Nandan Sahai, the group will recommend reforms needed in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and for increasing competitiveness in the power markets. The Panel has been given six months for submitting its recommendations. Problems within the Power Sector Power sector has witnessed a huge growth in terms of capacity addition during the last few years but it is reeling under stress as the mismatch in demand and supply, has led to stressed power assets or non-performing assets (NPAs). About 34 power plants in the country amount to about ?1.40 lakh crore NPAs.