Govt mulling free power to those who consume upto 100 units

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Feb 07 2020 | 6:18 PM IST

Maharashtra Power Minister Nitin Raut said on Friday that the state government was considering a proposal to provide electricity free to the residential users whose monthly consumption is upto 100 units.

His department will also study a proposal to provide electricity to farmers during daytime, he told reporters here.

"We are considering a proposal to provide free electricity to those who consume upto 100 units every month," he said.

"I have asked the department to study the proposal and take a decision in three months. The department will also study a proposal to provide electricity to farmers during day time," the minister said.

At present electricity for agricultural purposes is provided only during night.

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First Published: Feb 07 2020 | 6:18 PM IST

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