Causal Analysis Of Aggregated Technical And Commercial Losses: A Case Study Of J&K

Abstract

Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) Losses in electricity sector refer to the difference between billing and collection of revenue. AT&C losses come up in all the countries of the world where electricity distribution takes place. The situation in Jammu and Kashmir as far as AT&C losses are concerned is horrible as J&K has registered the highest losses in India for successive years. This research will attempt to understand the factors prompting consumers in the state to engage in socially irresponsible consumption which add-ons to the burden of AT&C losses and come up with necessary solutions.