Ensure 24X7 power supply, PM asks power ministry

PM Narendra Modi on Friday asked the power ministry to ensure uninterrupted supply and initiate measures to maintain the sanctity of contracts and enhance sustainability in the sector as the country , still under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic,moves to gradually restart economic activities.
During a meeting to take stock of the pandemic’s impact on the sector, a government statement said the PM sought further reforms to improve the viability of discoms, including rationalisation of tariffs, timely release of subsidies and improved governance. Some of these issues are being addressed through the Electricity Act of 2020, the draft of which is being discussed among stakeholders.