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Delhi Electricity Subsidy for Thousands to Cease? Government Spends Crores, 200 Units Currently Free
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Delhi's Free Power Scheme Under Review: Subsidy May End for Inactive Accounts
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News18
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13-03-2026, 14:18
Delhi's Free Power Scheme Under Review: Subsidy May End for Inactive Accounts
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Delhi government is reviewing its electricity subsidy scheme, potentially ending benefits for thousands of inactive accounts.
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CAG report highlighted thousands of consumers living abroad whose connections still incur minimum government payments.
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Current scheme provides 200 units of electricity free; government spends approximately Rs 4,000 crore annually on subsidies.
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Stopping subsidies for inactive accounts could save Rs 50-60 crore annually, as identified by CAG.
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The subsidy will be reinstated if residents return; 62.6 lakh people currently receive benefits in Delhi.
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