Question : LOAN TO STATE ELECRTICITY BOARDS



(a) whether the Planning Commission proposes to route loans to the State Electricity Boards (SEBs) through the respective State Governments;

(b) if so, the reasons for opting new system of funding the rural electrification programme;

(c) whether this change would affect the on-going schemes; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the likely outcome in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & PLANNING (SHRI RAJEEV SHUKLA)

(a): No, Madam.

(b) to (d): Does not arise.