The domestic power subsidy bill of the government is likely to exceed or stay on a par with the agriculture subsidy bill by the end of this financial year as per the domestic power consumption pattern. With more consumers applying for new power connections to keep bills under 300 units a month, the subsidy bill is increasing.
Last year, the government announced and executed free 300 units per month scheme for all domestic consumers and since then the domestic power consumption has shown an upward trend.
