The government’s promise of 24×7 power supply for all from April 1 may remain a dream, going by the poor financial health of the power distribution utilities (Discoms).
While Delhi is the only State that has come out with an enabling legislation, the poor health of Discoms, unpredictable coal supply position and multiple lacunae in the power distribution sector have come as a roadblock for the other States, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka and Telangana.
Former Power Secretary Uma Shankar told BusinessLine that though there has been an increase in the number of households connected and in hours of power supply to them, the 24×7 target from April 1 looks difficult because of the financial health of the Discoms.
