Question : DISTRIBUTION OF POWER THROUGH PRIVATE SECTOR COMPANIES



(a) the names of the private sector companies involved in distribution of power and the rates at which electricity is sold to them and they charged from consumer;

(b) the name of States in which private sector companies are involved in the field of distribution;

(c) the average quantum of power made available to each private sector distribution company annually;

(d) whether the Government has made any assessment to bring down the rate and making improvements in the power supply after handling over the distribution of power to them; and

(e) if so, the details thereof along with the criteria for making such assessment?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF POWER ( SHRI P.M. SAYEED )

(a) to (e) : Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of House.