Chandigarh: Punjab has decided to cut power tariffs of Rs 3 per unit to contain up to 7 kW in the state, announced the Minister of Punjab Chararjit Singh Channi, after the meeting of the minister’s board on Monday, added that 11% increased dear allowance (DA) for employees The government began July 1 was also approved.
Channi said that the benefits of cheaper strength will apply throughout the slabs, except 5% of consumers consisting of a cream layer (2 38 lakh consumers with sanctions load above 7 kW).
About 69 Lakh domestic consumers of a total of 71.75 lakh in the state will benefit.
That decision, he said, will apply with the direct effect.
“This is a prize diwali for countries.
Domestic rates will be deducted by Rs 3 for 0-7 KW plate which has 95% of consumer power.
The consumption rate of up to 100 units is Rs 4.19 and will now be reduced to RS 1.19.
For slabs 100-300 units, rates have come down to RS 4.1 from Rs 7, “he announced.
The decision will cost RS 3316 Crore as a subsidy per year, taking a total subsidy bill of the country until Rs 14,000 Crore.
“We see ways to generate income to allow this financial benefit.
For example, the state pays Rs 6 to RS 7 per unit of GVK GVK GOINDWAL factory.
There is no competitive offer when the plant is given.
We have given them notifications about cessation.
As an alternative, we have been Drift a new tender for solar power and will buy cheaper power at Rs 2.33 per unit.
We will provide cheap and provide cheap.
Today, we have bought power for Rs 2.65 instead.
This shows the efficiency of the government and officials, “Channi said .