PANJIM: The Manohar Parrikar-led government’s decision to hike power tariff has not gone well with the industries in the state. The apex trade body, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has claimed that the hike will affect as many as 140 industries, mostly from steel and pharma sector, largely dependent on electricity as one of their raw material.
The industries are all set for a public hearing on May 23, wherein Central government’s Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission will be submitted a memorandum opposing the hike. The commission will be holding a public hearing to seek public suggestions before imposing the hike.