Consumers can choose from more than one electricity provider

February 01, 2021 11:57

Other announcements made by FM Sitharaman are:

7 port projects worth more than Rs 2,000 cr via PPA mode.

100 pc electrification of broad gauge rail tracks by December 2023.

Rs 18,000 cr scheme to augment public transport in urban areas.

City gas distribution network of providing CNG to automobiles and piped cooking gas to households in 100 more districts.

Framework will be put in place to allow electricity consumers to choose from more than one distribution company.

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