Now, power subsidy in Delhi to those who opt for it; applications open: CM

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that power subsidy in the national capital will be given to only those who will opt for it. Now the residents will have to choose whether or not they want to avail the subsidy to get free electricity till 200 units and 50% subsidy for up to 400 units a month. The last day to apply for the optional subsidy is September 30, 2022.

As per media reports, a new Voluntary Subsidy Scheme is announced and residents will have to apply for the subsidy to continue getting the benefits.

Speaking at a press conference, the Delhi CM said that many residents were willing to pay their electricity bills in full and wanted an option to give up the power subsidy. The chief minister said only those people should get the subsidy who really need it.

“Some people don’t want to get free electricity. Now only those people in Delhi will get an electricity subsidy who will apply for it. You can start applying from today,” he said.

Kejriwal added that both online and offline methods will be made available to consumers to opt for power subsidy from Wednesday. He said the consumers in Delhi can give a missed call on 7011311111 to opt for the subsidy.

5 steps to get subsidy on WhatsApp

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