Self-Help Groups to collect electricity bills in UP

In a bid to augment its billing efficiency and rev up its revenue, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation has signed an agreement with National Rural Livelihood Mission to enable Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to collect electricity bill payments from the citizens at their doorsteps. The SHGs will get Rs 20 for a bill up to Rs 2,000 and 1% up to Rs 49,999.

In a tweet, UPPCL Chairman Arvind Kumar said this would enable Self Help Groups to create a prepaid wallet with UPPCL by depositing money. Once SHGs become agents they will be able to receive bill payments on behalf of UPPCL and give receipts. “This is UPPCL’s way to empower women and help them generate extra income,” the chairman tweeted.