As Delhi power subsidy scheme becomes optional, confusion looms large

With the Delhi government’s power subsidy scheme becoming optional from October, 35% of the total domestic consumers, or over 20 lakh people, have applied for it so far. However, confusion loomed large over the process of going optional as the discoms seek clarification from the government.

There are over 56 lakh domestic consumers in Delhi that are eligible for a power subsidy under the government’s scheme, whereby consumers who use only up to 200 units of electricity a month don’t pay anything. Those who use up to 400 units get a 50 per cent rebate capped at Rs 800.