The Union power ministry has approved a relief package which involves a three-month moratorium to state electricity distribution companies (discoms) to pay their dues while reducing the payment security amount by half for future power purchases.
However, officials said it was up to individual states to take a call on providing a moratorium on electricity bills for domestic and industrial consumers.
The measures, including a waiver of penalty on late payments, are aimed to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the three week long countrywide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
