Bihar CM Urges Taxpayers to Forgo Free Electricity Subsidy
· India · NDTV, The Hindu
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has appealed to income-tax-paying residents to voluntarily relinquish the government's free electricity benefit. The state currently provides 125 units of free power to consumers across all economic categories. Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary stated that the move is intended to ensure subsidies reach those who genuinely require financial assistance. The government has not yet announced a formal mechanism for citizens to opt out of the scheme. This request follows ongoing discussions regarding the fiscal sustainability of state-provided utility subsidies.
Why it matters
The appeal targets the fiscal burden of state-funded power subsidies, aiming to redirect resources toward lower-income households.
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