32 lakh have opted for power subsidy so far
Around 56% or 32 lakh electricity consumers across the national capital have ‘opted’ for the Delhi government’s power subsidy scheme so far, said officials.
People receive a 100% subsidy for consuming less than 200 units and a 50% subsidy up to Rs 800 for consuming up to 400 units. The Delhi government recently made it mandatory for people to opt-in for the subsidy to continue getting benefits. Those who don’t ask for it, will not get it.
According to officials, till October 22, about 32 lakh people applied for the scheme. A break-up of data with the government of people who applied until October 19 shows that BRPL received 14,38,355 applications, BYPL 7,62,335, and TPDDL 9,11,509. The NDMC, which covers the Lutyens’ Zone under its jurisdiction, received 9,851 applications.
