Maharashtra to provide INR 2,500 Cr. to State Discom for Infra Upgrades

State Government of Maharashtra will be providing Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) INR 2,500 Crore for revenue and capital expenditure. Out of this total amount, INR 1,500 Crore will be allocated to provide electricity for agricultural usage and the rest of the INR 1,000 Crore will be used for up-gradation of power distribution infrastructure in industrial and urban areas.

This will include erection of HT / LT distribution lines, setting up of new substations and replacement / upgrade of transformers etc.