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Himachal Finalises List of 1.16 Lakh Poor Families for Up to 300 Free Power Units
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has completed preparations to roll out its ambitious scheme providing up to 300 units of free electricity…
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Himachal Govt Targets Multi-Meter Subsidy Misuse, Caps Benefits at Two Connections
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has moved to curb the misuse of electricity subsidies by limiting benefits to a maximum of two…
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CM Sukhu’s Appeal to Surrender Electricity Subsidy Gaining Momentum
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s call for financially capable citizens to surrender their electricity subsidies is gaining traction, with over 1,000 people…
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BJP’s Shanta Kumar Opts Out of Electricity Subsidy, Urges State to Cut Non-Plan Expenditure
Veteran politician leader Shanta Kumar has decided to forgo the electricity subsidy, aligning with the state’s efforts to address its economic challenges.…
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Himachal Leaders Forgo Electricity Subsidy Amid Rising Financial Pressure on Power Department
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, his Cabinet ministers, and Congress MLAs have collectively decided to waive their electricity subsidies to…
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Himachal Ends Electricity Subsidy for Grade One and Two Officers
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to withdraw electricity subsidies for grade one and two officers starting January 1, 2025. These officers…
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Employees Halt eKYC, Putting Government’s Electricity Subsidy Scheme at Risk
The ongoing effort to improve the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board's financial condition has encountered a major obstacle. Employees have stopped the eKYC…
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Himachal Pradesh to Implement Direct Bank Transfer for Electricity Subsidy
In a move to streamline the subsidy distribution process, the Himachal Pradesh government is preparing to transfer electricity subsidies directly into consumers'…
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State to Cut Electricity Subsidy for Consumers Earning Over Six Lakhs
The Himachal Pradesh government is preparing to end electricity subsidies for domestic consumers with an annual income of over six lakhs. In…
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Himachal Pradesh Ends Industrial Electricity Subsidy, Revises Rates for Domestic Users
State to save Rs 700 crore annually as new electricity rates come into effect from October 1
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Himachal Government Ends Electricity Subsidy for Commercial Users, Big Businesses to Face Higher Costs
Shimla — In a decisive move to address the financial challenges facing Himachal Pradesh, the Sukhu government has announced the end of…
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Himachal Pradesh Government Ends Electricity Subsidies, Saves Over Rs 1500 Crore Annually
Shimla – In a significant policy shift, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to discontinue electricity subsidies for most consumers in the…