Power ministry seeks to take away sub-transmission from discoms

Looking to overhaul the last-mile power transmission system in states, the Union ministry of power has issued an advisory that 33kV power systems should come under state transmissions utilities (STUs) and not power distribution companies (discoms).
 
It has also suggested that if states are unable to provide financial assistance to STUs, the 33kV system should be transferred to a joint venture headed by Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL).
 
The move comes at a time when states are already protesting against the Centre for allegedly breaching their rights through amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003. During the last