Nitish bats for ‘one nation, one power tariff’

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called for a ‘one nation, one power tariff’ policy, stating that some states have to purchase power at a higher rate than others.

Unveiling Power Department projects worth Rs 15,871 crore on Wednesday, he said Bihar gets electricity from the central government’s power plants at a higher rate compared to other states.

“All states are actively participating in the inclusive growth of the country. I have said several times in the past that there should be a ‘one nation, one power tariff’ policy. Why are some states purchasing power at higher rates from the generation units of the central government? A uniform electricity rate across the country should be there,” Kumar said.