Archive · 30 May 2025
Rajasthan Discoms' Surplus Claim Questioned Amid Power Outages
Imagine the power companies in Rajasthan saying they have plenty of electricity, like having a lot of toys.
They told the government they wouldn't need to buy extra power.
But, they've been buying lots of extra power, more than the year before!
Even though they are buying extra power, people are still experiencing power cuts.
Experts are worried that the power companies' plans aren't accurate.
They're also spending too much money on fixing things.
It is like saying you have enough food, but secretly buying more and still not having enough to eat.
This could mean higher prices or power shortages for everyone.
Rajasthan's discoms seek approval for ARR, revised tariffs, and investment plans for 2025-26.
Discoms project surplus electricity availability, excluding short-term power procurement.
The state heavily relies on short-term power purchases, contradicting the surplus claim.
Rajasthan continues to face widespread power cuts despite these purchases.
Actual repair and maintenance expenses have exceeded approved amounts.
- Who
- Power distribution companies (discoms) in Rajasthan, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), and Anshuman Gothwal.
- What
- Discoms' claims of surplus electricity availability are questioned amid power outages and infrastructure issues.
- When
- 2023-2025 fiscal years
- Where
- Rajasthan
- Why
- Discrepancies between projected surplus and actual procurement, along with R&M overspending, raise concerns about planning.
Critics' Perspective
Discoms' Perspective
Electricity Availability
Critics' Perspective
Actual data shows significant reliance on short-term power purchases, contradicting the surplus claim.
Discoms' Perspective
Discoms project surplus electricity and exclude short-term procurement.
R&M Spending
Critics' Perspective
Actual R&M expenses significantly exceeded approved amounts.
Discoms' Perspective
Discoms' planned R&M spending.
- State
- Rajasthan
- Fiscal Year in Focus
- 2025-26
- 2023-24 Short-term Purchases
- 2,800 MU
- Sept 2024-March 2025 Short-term Purchases
- 6,087 MU
- Short-term Purchases in last 10 days (this month)
- 1,400 MU
- Main issue
- Overspending on repair and maintenance