The Central Government's financial debt restructuring plan for state distribution companies (discoms) is a well thought-out scheme. The restructuring plan takes into account the fiscal consolidation roadmap suggested by the Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC) and exerts minimal stress on states' fiscal profiles, writes Devendra Kumar Pant.
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Minimal stress on states’ fiscal consolidation path
The Central Government's financial debt restructuring plan for state distribution companies (discoms) is a well thought-out scheme. The restructuring plan takes into account the fiscal consolidation roadmap suggested by the Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC) and exerts minimal stress on states' fiscal profiles, writes Devendra Kumar Pant.
Minimal stress on states’ fiscal consolidation path
The Central Government's financial debt restructuring plan for state distribution companies (discoms) is a well thought-out scheme. The restructuring plan takes into account the fiscal consolidation roadmap suggested by the Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC) and exerts minimal stress on states' fiscal profiles, writes Devendra Kumar Pant.
Minimal stress on states’ fiscal consolidation path
The Central Government's financial debt restructuring plan for state distribution companies (discoms) is a well thought-out scheme. The restructuring plan takes into account the fiscal consolidation roadmap suggested by the Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC) and exerts minimal stress on states' fiscal profiles, writes Devendra Kumar Pant.
Minimal stress on states’ fiscal consolidation path
The Central Government's financial debt restructuring plan for state distribution companies (discoms) is a well thought-out scheme. The restructuring plan takes into account the fiscal consolidation roadmap suggested by the Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC) and exerts minimal stress on states' fiscal profiles, writes Devendra Kumar Pant.
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