The Telangana government has applied to the Electricity Regulatory Commission to establish a third DISCOM, TGRPDCL, aimed at providing quality power to farmers. Employee unions have opposed the move, urging compliance with regulations and reconsideration of the decision
The Telangana government has created a third power distribution company, Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited, to handle electricity supply for agriculture and water schemes. The move involves shifting liabilities of nearly ₹72,000 crore and has sparked concerns over the future of free power to farmers