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Which state/ UT has decided to provide electricity subsidy to only those who ask for it from October 1, 2022?
A)
Goa
B)
Delhi
C)
Gujarat
D)
Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer :   Delhi


"Delhi" Chief Minister "Arvind Kejriwal" on May 5, 2022 announced that subsidised electricity in the national capital will be given only to those who ask for it. The new rule will be implemented from October 1, 2022.
 
"Now cheap electricity will be optional in Delhi. From 1st October 2022, the Delhi government to provide electricity subsidy to only those who ask for it. We will give options to people whether or not they need electricity subsidy," Kejriwal announced in a press conference.
 
He added that "the work of asking people about subsidised electricity will begin soon."
 
At present, consumers in the national capital get ''zero'' power bill up to 200 units of electricity and a subsidy of Rs 800 on consuming 201 to 400 units of power per month..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : May 5, 2022
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