Govt says burden of power theft will not be shifted to consumers
The Committee constituted vide PM Directive on Inefficiencies and Electricity Theft in DISCOs decided to undertake a comprehensive technical audit of all DISCOs to determine the actual scale, causes and geographical concentration of power theft, as w
September 23, 2026 (MLN): The Committee constituted vide PM Directive on Inefficiencies and Electricity Theft in DISCOs decided to undertake a comprehensive technical audit of all DISCOs to determine the actual scale, causes and geographical concentration of power theft, as well as technical and commercial losses. The decision was taken at a meeting co-chaired by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Estab...