Power distribution companies told to weigh direct subsidy for agricultural consumers

The Union power ministry has suggested to distribution companies that they consider giving direct subsidy to agricultural consumers, engage franchisees in some areas and initiate performance-linked transfer policy for staff while submitting their action plan for enrolling in the Centre’s ₹3.03 lakh crore reforms scheme.

State power distribution companies have to submit their applications with loss reduction plans to the power ministry by October 31.