The positive effects of the Ujwal DISCOM (distribution company) Assurance Yojana (UDAY) on the power sector are yet to be seen. Currently, 16 states and one union territory have joined since the inception of the program. The Government of India launched the program in an effort to bring about the financial turnaround of DISCOMs in the country. But, even after a year, DISCOMs continue to struggle and in some cases their situation has worsened.