As deadline ends, 34 lakh consumers opt for power subsidy in Delhi
Around 60% (34 lakh) of the total 56,98,180 eligible electricity consumers have opted in for the Delhi government’s power subsidy scheme till October 31 evening — the last date — 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 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.
As per data in 2021-22, on an average, around 50.075 lakh consumers availed the power subsidy. As per the data till October 31 this year, around 34.16 lakh people have applied for availing subsidised bill from November 1.
