21 of the 34 states and UTs record rise in discom dues in last two years

Independent power producers and renewable energy providers account for three-fourths of owed amount

The situation of power discoms in the country has deteriorated over the last two years. Data released on the government’s PRAAPTI portal showed that the amount owed by discoms to power producers touched a new high of Rs 1.05 trillion in April 2022--compared to two years ago 20.4 per cent rise in overdues.

The current dues of discoms also increased, taking the outstanding dues of discoms to Rs 1.25 trillion compared to Rs 1.05 trillion in April 2020.

Further analysis of PRAAPTI portal data by Business Standard shows that 21 of the 34 states and UTs recorded a rise in