Why Tamil Nadu does not need privatisation of power distribution
Tamil Nadu's government has reaffirmed its decision against privatizing power distribution, citing a study that suggests privatization offers little benefit for states with already low technical and commercial losses. The report highlights that private players are unlikely to serve difficult or low-revenue areas, making public distribution more equitable.
A recent assertion by Tamil Nadu Minister for Energy Resources R. Nirmalkumar that electricity distribution would not be privatised in the State is not only a policy statement but also a reiteration of the finding of a study commissioned by the 16 th Finance Commission on the financial performance of electricity distribution companies (DISCOM).
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