From Oct 1, electricity subsidy only for those who opt for it: Kejriwal

From October 1, the Delhi government will provide subsidy on electricity to consumers who opt for the scheme, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday.

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: ANI)
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : May 05 2022 | 4:43 PM IST

From October 1, the Delhi government will provide subsidy on electricity to consumers who opt for the scheme, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday.

The Delhi consumers at present get "zero" power bill up to 200 units of electricity and a subsidy of Rs 800 on consuming 201 to 400 units of power per month.

"The Delhi government will now ask people whether they want to avail subsidy on electricity. From October 1, only those consumers who opt for it will be provided the subsidy," he said during an online briefing.

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First Published: May 05 2022 | 4:43 PM IST

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