8/2/2024, 8:49:02 pm

Discoms outstanding dues reduce to Rs 50,000 crore in Jan: Power Minister

Power distribution companies' outstanding dues have reduced to Rs 50k cr due to the implementation of Electricity (LPS and Related Matters) Rules in Parliament. This has resulted in timely payment of dues and improved financial discipline. In addition, several coal-based thermal power plants have retired while new capacity has been added to reach a total installed electricity capacity of 428 GW.