Covid-19: Uttar Pradesh govt decides not to increase electricity tariff in state

In view of the Covid situation, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided not to increase the prices of electricity in the state. In a meeting with key officials, chief minister Yogi Adityanath directed them to ensure that there is no increase in electricity prices this year.

“The chief minister has given a general direction that the electricity rates will not be increased. The matter is with the regulator at present. Once the regulator decides on it, the government will take a view on it,” said a senior official of the government, who was present in the meeting.