As state-owned power distribution companies (discoms) gear up for the new Rs 3 trillion reform scheme, a major problem in their own backyard can prevent them from being eligible for it. Several state government departments owe a massive Rs 97,000 crore to discoms in terms of unpaid or delayed electricity bills.
There is also an additional Rs 60,743 crore electricity subsidy that is yet to be paid to the discoms from the state government, data compiled by the union ministry of power revealed. Several state governments give subsidy on electricity to a section of population. This amount is later paid back to the discoms.
