Nitish Kumar Calls For “One Nation, One Power Tariff” Policy

Patna:

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday referred to as for a ‘one nation, one energy tariff’ coverage, stating that some states must buy energy at a better charge than others.

Unveiling Power Department tasks price Rs 15,871 crore, he mentioned Bihar will get electrical energy from the central authorities’s energy vegetation at a better charge in comparison with different states.

“All states are actively participating in the inclusive growth of the country. I have said several times in the past that there should be a ‘one nation, one power tariff’ policy. Why are some states purchasing power at higher rates from the generation units of the central government? A uniform electricity rate across the country should be there,” Mr Kumar mentioned.

He mentioned that his authorities has determined to put in good pay as you go electrical energy meters within the state to make sure transparency.

“We give subsidies to our power consumers. We purchase electricity at a much higher rate and provide our consumers at a much lower rate. I am least bothered about those who talk of providing free electricity,” the chief minister mentioned, when questioned about such schemes in different states.

Mr Kumar mentioned that his authorities ensured electrical energy connection to each family of the state in October 2018.

“When we got an opportunity to serve the people of Bihar in 2005, the electricity consumption in the state was just 700 mw. Now, it has gone up to 6,738 mw,” he mentioned.

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