Discoms owe Rs 1 lakh crore to power generating firms till February: Power Minister RK Singh

Power distribution utilities outstanding dues stood at Rs one lakh crore at the end of February this year, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. “As per data provided by the power sector Generating companies, on the PRAAPTI Portal, at the end of February 2022, a total amount of Rs 1,00,931 crores is due from the DISCOMs,” Power Minister RK Singh said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

According to the reply, this overdue amount does not include the disputed amount.