Reforming NTDC: Addressing Transmission Challenges and Advancing Market Liberalization

On September 13, 2024, a committee comprising the Minister for Power, the Minister for Economic Affairs, the Secretary of the Power Division, and the Chairman of the NTDC Board of Directors presented a restructuring plan for NTDC to the Prime Minister. The Federal Cabinet approved the plan in November 2024, with implementation aimed for June 2025. The plan, as part of a broader set of sectoral reforms, aims to enhance competitiveness, transparency, efficiency, accountability, and reliability. This policy brief evaluates the proposed restructuring plan and explores strategies for its successful implementation by drawing lessons from international best practices.