Jammu Hon’ble Speaker, The world over, expenditure allocation in a budget is seen as a clear indicator of the priority accorded to that sector. Seen thus, in all the three budgets of this government so far, power sector is the single biggest item of expenditure, both in investment as well as current spending. Indeed in 2016-17, we have spentRs. 12,000 crore on power purchases and liquidating past liabilities; which have been accumulated on account of serving power.Despite this high level of public spending, the power situation on the ground--in winter in Kashmir and in summers in Jammu -- hasn't improved. All the money seems like water off a duck back!My first power budget focused on putting...
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