With assembly elections in mind, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has reduced electricity rates by Rs 3. With new rates applicable from today, Punjab becomes the only state in India to offer the cheapest electricity for residential connections.
Power sector employees of the Northern region will participate on August 3, the Eastern and the North Eastern on August 4, the Western Region on August 5.
Consumption of power has not only grown year-on-year but also returned to pre-pandemic level.
Power consumption in the country grew at 12.6 percent in the first week of June to 25.36 billion units (BU)
Power consumption in the country grew by around 19 per cent in the first fortnight of May to 51.67 billion units (BU) over the same period last year, showing recovery in industrial and commercial demand of electricity, according to the power ministry data.
The government may announce a new scheme for cash-strapped and loss-making electricity distribution utilities to reduce stress in the sector and achieve the goal of '24X7 Power for All', a source said.
New Delhi: The AAP government today rebutted criticism by the BJP on the issue of Rs 91,000 power bill at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence, saying it included electricity charges for a camp office
Patna: Opposition BJP today created ruckus in the Bihar Assembly over hike in electricity charges by 15 paisa per unit in urban areas and 10 paisa per unit in rural areas and urged the government
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