Power rates fall in Bihar before state election, Patna News, Bihar Electricity

Decided to increase the cabinet subsidy

Bihar electricity Rates: Assembly elections are in Bihar this year, meanwhile, all parties are arranged. Those who are not in power are planning to make a breathless promise or the government is making many plans so that the public can benefit direct benefits. In this series, the Bihar government has given the public a relief of electricity. In the summer, when power consumption is naturally increased, it is a relief decision to reduce electric rates. Rural and smart meter consumers will benefit more than this.

The subsidy amount has increased by 4 percent

There are about 2.12 crore power consumers in Bihar. There are about 1 crore 25 lakh rural consumers

According to reports, the state government spends 15 thousand 995 crore subsidy in the financial year 2025-26 to provide cheap electricity to the state’s electricity consumers. 652 crore higher than the last fiscal year. The grant was approved at the Nitish Cabinet meeting on Friday. Once the subsidy is announced, the domestic consumers of the rural area have been given great relief. These new rates have been implemented from April 1. This will benefit smart prepaid meter and rural consumers.

The burden has decreased in the countryside

Now the burden of electricity consumer in rural areas has declined to some extent. Rural domestic consumers have to pay up to 50 units of Rs.7.42 per unit. Of that, Rs. 5.45 subsidy is obtained. According to the new rate, it costs Rs.1.97 per unit. There are 1 crore 25 lakh consumers in the cottage light and domestic sect. Consumers with domestic and cottage light connection (PPL) will get a 54 paise discount per unit of consumption of over 50 units. These consumers now have to pay electric bills at a rate of Rs.2.45 per unit. At the same time, the smart prepaid meter of this type will add additional benefits to up to 79 paise per unit of 25 paise per unit.

Smart meter consumers benefit more

Since April 1, the Bihar government has decided to provide additional benefits to the installed smart prepaid meters. More than 62 lakh smart meters consumers will get this benefit. Consumers with a smart prepaid meter will get 25 paise of cheap electricity per unit. Already, the government is offering a 3 percent discount to recharge the prepaid meter. In addition, for six months after installing smart meters, the consumer will not pay any fines for consuming more electricity than the recommended burden.

Country and the world’s latest news (There is no message) Read more in Hindi, all the big messages Times now Navbarath Live TV But. Patna (Cities News) Updates and elections (Elections) The Times is now related to the latest news.