Haryana Approves Rs 913 Crore Power Infrastructure Expansion Under RDSS
Haryana's Distribution Reforms Committee, led by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, approved Rs 912.70 crore for power infrastructure expansion under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). This aims to upgrade the state's electricity distribution network. The state's utilities, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd, have reduced Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses significantly from around 17% in 2020-21 to approximately 9.4% in 2024-25, outperforming the national average. The proposal will be forwarded to the Power Finance Corporation and Ministry of Power for further approval.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 5%, Centre 91%, Right 4%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 39/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- businessstandard— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a government-led initiative focusing on power sector reforms in Haryana, highlighting official statements and progress reports. The coverage primarily reflects the state's administrative perspective, emphasizing achievements in loss reduction and infrastructure development without critical opposition viewpoints or dissenting opinions.
The overall tone across the articles is positive, emphasizing improvements in operational efficiency and reductions in power losses. The language is factual and supportive of the state's reform efforts, with no significant negative or critical sentiment expressed.
How 4 sources covered this story
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