It was reported in July that the government was looking at replicating the DBT scheme in the power sector to meet the twin goals of curbing wasteful electricity consumption and limiting power subsidies to the really needy. It was reported in July that the government was looking at replicating the DBT scheme in the power sector to meet the twin goals of curbing wasteful electricity consumption and limiting power subsidies to the really needy. To ensure that the states can supply 24X7 electricity by March 2019, the government is planning to introduce a penalty mechanism for gratuitous load-shedding by electricity distribution companies (discoms). Singh reiterated that cross subsidies should be capped at 20 per cent, as per the electricity tariff policy. To improve electricity payment collection, the minister said he wants to completely do away with the human interface involved in the process.

Source: Indian Express December 07, 2017 20:03 UTC