Power Ministry Considering Direct Benefit Transfer for Electricity Subsidies
The move will restrict the cross subsidy component in power tariffs
January 2, 2023
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The Ministry of Power is considering changes in the tariff policy that will allow the state governments to provide subsidies to eligible categories of consumers directly into their bank accounts by way of direct benefit transfer. It would enable the state regulatory commissions to determine tariffs without accounting for the subsidy component.