Centre likely to lower tariff for discoms to ensure uninterrupted supply

The demand met was down by about 29 per cent at 121.38 GW on April 10 compared to 170.52 GW on the same day last year.

The government may soon announce more steps -- like cheaper working capital and lower tariffs -- for power distribution companies (discoms) to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the lockdown to contain Covid-19.

"The Power Ministry is working on a proposal to provide relief to discom to keep them afloat during the lockdown, especially when the demand is low and their bills collections is negligible," according to a source.

The power demand has came down by almost one third during the lockdown. The demand met was down by about 29 per cent at 121.38 GW on April 10 compared to 170.52