Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Telangana opposes Central electricity bill amendments
The Telangana government is not happy with some changes the central government wants to make in the electricity laws.
They think these changes will make it harder for farmers to get free electricity and will make it difficult for the companies that supply electricity to get the money they need.
The state government is writing a report to tell the central government why they don't agree with these changes.
The central government, on the other hand, wants to make sure that the price of electricity reflects the actual cost of producing it.
They also want to make sure that the companies that supply electricity are financially strong.
The central government has proposed a new policy that includes these changes and more, like making sure that the electricity supply is reliable and that consumers have choices in how they use electricity.
Telangana government objects to the Central Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025, citing concerns over power subsidies, farming sector, and Discom operations.
Central Government proposes draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, including index-linked annual revision of electricity tariffs and cost-reflective tariffs.
Telangana opposes granting full powers to State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) and direct power procurement by industries.
Central Government proposes Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for farmers and mandatory smart meters on agricultural pump sets.
Power sector debt stands at over Rs 7 lakh crore, with discoms advised to create stabilisation funds to manage fluctuations in power purchase costs.
- Who
- Telangana state government and the Central Government of India
- What
- Telangana has raised objections to the Central Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025, while the Central Government has proposed the draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026
- When
- Before the upcoming budget session of Parliament
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- Concerns over proposed changes affecting power subsidies, farming sector, and Discom operations, and to ensure cost-reflective tariffs and reduce discom losses
Telangana Government
Central Government
Power Subsidies
Telangana Government
Opposes rationalisation of power subsidies, especially for farmers, fearing financial burden.
Central Government
Proposes Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for farmers and mandatory smart meters on agricultural pump sets to ensure fairer tariffs.
State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs)
Telangana Government
Objects to granting full powers to SERCs, fearing loss of state control over electricity regulation.
Central Government
Proposes index-linked annual revision of electricity tariffs by SERCs to ensure cost-reflective tariffs and reduce discom losses.
Direct Power Procurement by Industries
Telangana Government
Opposes direct power procurement by industries, fearing it will disrupt the existing power supply dynamics.
Central Government
Supports direct power procurement by industries to promote competition and reduce industrial tariffs.
- Bill Name
- Central Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025
- Key Objections
- Granting full powers to SERCs, rationalisation of power subsidies, direct power procurement by industries, DBT for farmers, smart meters on pump sets, restrictions on Discom borrowings
- State Government
- Telangana
- Department Involved
- Energy Department
- Report Status
- Being finalised by TGSPDCL and TGNPDCL officials
- Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026
- Proposes index-linked annual revision of electricity tariffs, cost-reflective tariffs, and robust cybersecurity framework
- Power Sector Debt
- Over Rs 7 lakh crore
- Average Residential Tariff
- Around Rs 6 per unit
- Average Industrial Tariff
- About Rs 10 per unit
Sources
TG govt picks holes in Central electricity bill
Ministry of Power invites comments on draft National Electricity Policy 2026
NEP 2026: Power sector to offer 24x7 reliable supply; compensation for non-compliance
Index-based annual tariff revision proposed in draft National Electricity Policy 2026
Your power bills may rise annually after Centre proposes index-linked pricing
