Kerala Minister for Electricity K Krishnankutty has stated that the revised power tariff ordered by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) is lower than those in other states. The tariff increase for the remaining months of the 2024-2025 financial year is 16 paise, and 12 paise for 2025-2026, with no increase for 2026-2027. The minister also rejected the proposal to introduce a summer tariff. He criticized the Union government’s policy allowing private sector entry into electricity distribution, which allows companies to raise tariffs monthly without regulatory approval.
The minister highlighted the achievements of the LDF government, including adding 1,067.7 MW of power generation capacity, including solar and hydropower projects. He also announced that KSEB is preparing a framework for public-private partnerships to establish more electric vehicle charging stations across the state.
The minister also inaugurated a 110 kV substation at Adivaram in Kozhikode’s Puduppady grama panchayat, which will enhance electricity distribution efficiency in the region. The project is expected to be fully operational by March 2026, funded entirely by KSEBL.