Wed Dec 04 05:46:03 UTC 2024: ## Kerala Government Waives ₹272.2 Crore in PSU Electricity Bills

**Thiruvananthapuram, December 4, 2024** – The Kerala state government announced today that it has waived off ₹272.2 crore in electricity dues owed by 18 public sector undertakings (PSUs) under the Industries department. This move, described as a historic first by Industries Minister P. Rajeeve, is part of a larger effort to support public sector institutions. The waiver offsets outstanding electricity bills, relieving the PSUs of a significant financial burden. The government justified the action by citing the simultaneous write-off of electricity duty owed to the state government by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

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