The power distribution sector plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable electricity reaches end consumers, and its efficiency depends heavily on coordinated efforts between the Central and State governments, regulatory bodies, power utilities, and consumers. The Central government primarily formulates national policies and frameworks that guide distribution reforms, including initiatives such as the UDAY (Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana) scheme, which targets financial and operational improvement of state-owned distribution companies. The Central government also provides financial support, sets performance benchmarks, and promotes adoption of technology-driven solutions like smart metering and digital billing systems, which are crucial for modernizing distribution networks. State governments act as key implementers of these reforms at the local level. They are responsible for the operational oversight of state distribution companies (DISCOMs) and for ensuring that the policy guidelines provided by the Central government are adapted to local conditions. State governments also facilitate tariff reforms by approving pricing structures recommended by regulatory commissions, and by providing subsidies or funding to ensure that reforms do not adversely impact low-income consumers. Additionally, state governments often coordinate with municipal bodies and