Bengaluru: Energy Minister Karnataka V Sunil Kumar on Thursday told the legislative assembly that the Government Department in all countries owed Rs 5,792 Crore in contributions that hurt the department to reform and carry quality electrical equipment.
As a result, Kumar said the government was ready to introduce a prepaid connection for all departments in the state.
Responding to a question raised by Congress Mla Yashwanthraogadada Patil in fear among farmers that the government plans to establish a smart meter for their irrigation pump set and began to charge for electricity consumption, despite the guarantee of free country, Kumar said that there were no plans already existed.
“However, we plan to introduce prepaid electricity to the government department and for those who want temporary connections.
With several departments because the ESCOMS RS 5,792 Crore we face deficiencies in our own income.
If we do not produce then we cannot spend the demands of each electoral district in Countries that are looking for better and quality electricity, “he said.
Meanwhile, Kumar said the government was also in talks with the industrial sector to provide strength to cheaper and better strength.
“I already have a round of talks with the industry and will have another round of talks in front of the Chairman of the Bakavaraj Bommai Minister.
We are there to sort the industry concern in connection with power rates and electricity quality,” he said.
Responding to additional questions regarding the provision of free power for coffee planter, up to 10 hp, Kumar said he would discuss the problem with CM and come up with a solution.