Rejuvenation of ESCOMs: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai extends term of committee

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday ordered extension of the term of the one-man committee set up for rejuvenation of electricity supply companies (ESCOMs) in the State.

The committee, headed by retired IAS officer G Gurucharan, was formed to recommend measures to improve the the ESCOMs. Gurucharan, who met the Chief Minister today, submitted to the latter a report on the recommendations, which was accepted.

The report highlighted the present condition of the ESCOMs, suggested steps to revamp them with medium and long-term initiatives, and improve the efficiency and financial condition.


The Chief Minister asked the officials to prepare an action plan to implement the recommendations. Energy Minister V Sunil Kumar, Chief Secretary Vandita Sharma and other senior officials were present.