In support of Uday scheme: Power Secretary backs discoms, blames regulators for debt

NEW DELHI: Union power secretary Ajay Bhalla has said state distribution companies cannot be blamed for rising debt and dues. These discoms have improved their operational efficiency, but state regulators in some cases have not allowed electricity tariffs to keep pace with inputs costs, he told ET in an interview.

Bhalla’s comment is at odds with the near-unanimous view that state distribution companies are responsible for their financial mess.