Special loans plan on the anvil to help state discoms clear Rs 72,862 crore dues
NEW DELHI: The government is considering extending special loans to state power distribution companies to help clear their rising dues to power generators. Discoms had accumulated dues of Rs 72,862 crore at end-June, of which Rs 53,476 crore is overdue.
They owe another Rs 9,735 crore to renewable power firms, power ministry data showed.
The government is also considering allowing power companies to surrender coal supplies attached with under construction plants without forfeiture of bank guarantees. The coal supplies can be allotted to plants that are stressed for lack of fuel, a senior government official said.
“A proposal to release a special loan from financial institutes to Tamil Nadu is under consideration. The special loans will be given on condition they are used only for making payments to generators.
