The month of November, 2019, has been recorded as a milestone in the history of the power sector of Madhya Pradesh. Revenue collection in November has been Rs 2,017 crore, which is Rs 413 crore more compared to November 2018. Thus, about 26 percent more revenue has been received, which is the highest revenue collection of one month till date in the state. Energy Minister Priyavrat Singh has congratulated the electricity consumers and the staff of the three power distribution companies.
It may be noted that comparing July to November in the year 2018 to this year 2019, Rs 1,687 crores more revenue has been collected in these months. Similarly, cash revenue recovery per unit has been increased to Rs 4 and 14 paise in November this year as compared to Rs 2 and 34 paise last year. This is 77 percent more than November last year.
The three distribution companies of the state have made outstanding contribution so far in revenue collection. Rs 596 crore was collected by East Zone Power Distribution Company in November 2019, Rs 587 crore by Central Zone Power Distribution Company and Rs 834 crore by West Zone Power Distribution Company.
As much as Rs 452 crore revenue was collected by East Zone Company, Rs 488 crore by Central Zone Company and Rs 664 crore by West Zone Company during the same period last year. In the month of Novemer, 31.71 percent was collected by East Zone Company, 20.38 percent by Central Zone Company and 25.63 percent more revenue by West Zone Company. This is the highest in any one month after company formation.
The Energy Minister has said that the Government is committed to ensuring 24 hours uninterrupted power supply to the cities and villages of the State and 10 hours to farmers in the declared period.