States misusing funds meant for power reforms

 There have been complaints against the disbursement of funds under the schemes, as the states have used only a part of the money on the power sector. Also, counterpart funding from financial institutions (FIs) is yet to be tied up by the states.

 The Planning Commission, which periodically reviews the programmes, has pointed out that Maharashtra diverted funds meant for the programme. The commission also directed the power ministry to ascertain how Gujarat and Haryana