Power discom choice to benefit 2.6 crore in state

Mumbai: Power experts and consumer rights activists welcomed Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement to put in place a framework to allow electricity consumers to choose from more than one distribution company. State power minister Nitin Raut, however, said there were attempts to “privatise” the power sector. If implemented in Maharashtra, it will benefit more than 2.6 crore consumers who have to deal with the monopoly of MSEDCL.Said power expert Ashok Pendse, “If the Centre’s plan is approved by states and gets a nod by regulatory authority, consumers can choose the discom.”

Raut said MVA government will not allow privatisation. tnn