New Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet on Thursday approved power subsidy scheme for 2024-25 with a continued commitment to provide free electricity along with round-the-clock supply. The decision has brought great relief to lakhs of power consumers of Delhi.
Nearly 22 lakh families who consume up to 200 units of electricity will continue to get zero bills, while those who consume up to 400 units will get 50 percent subsidy on their bills.
Congratulating the people, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote on ‘X’, “I congratulate the people of Delhi very much. Your 24 hours electricity (zero power cut) and free electricity has been extended till 31st March 2025. This also includes free electricity for the lawyers’ chambers. Many people had doubts about the electricity subsidy _ will it be available next year or not? Let me tell you that these people tried their best to stop it. But your son (Arvind Kejriwal) got this work done also.”
The CM added, “For your information, let me tell you that 24 hours electricity and free electricity is available only in Delhi and Punjab. In the rest of the country, there are long power cuts and electricity bills worth thousands of rupees have to be paid. Because there is a government of honest and educated people in Delhi.”
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Briefing the media, Power Minister Atishi said, “The AAP government has been providing power subsidies to the people of Delhi for the past nine years. Delhi is the only state where 24×7 power supply is ensured. Despite that, 22 lakh people receive a zero-electricity bill. It’s known that our opponents try to obstruct every policy of the city government.”
She added that whenever Kejriwal attempts to make decisions for the welfare of the people of Delhi, opponents employ various tactics to hinder them. “Last year, when the power subsidy was about to be implemented, opponents made significant efforts to halt it. At one point, we even had to announce that the power subsidy would be discontinued,” added Atishi.
Atishi added, “This year too, they were attempting to thwart the Kejriwal government’s power subsidy scheme. They contacted officials, issued threats, and tried to disrupt the zero electricity bills for the people of Delhi. However, as known, if Arvind Kejriwal has promised something to the people of Delhi, he will fulfill his promise at any cost.”
“I am pleased to share that, like every year, the power subsidy for the people of Delhi will continue this year as well. The Delhi Cabinet has approved this proposal today (Thursday). People will keep receiving zero electricity bills for usage up to 200 units and a 50 percent discount for usage up to 400 units. Farmers, advocates and 1984 riot victims will also continue to receive their subsidies,” added Atishi.
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