The central and state governments together are running the ‘Electricity Bill Waiver Scheme‘, under which you will get free electricity for up to 100 units every month and your old outstanding bills will also be waived. This scheme is proving to be a big boon, especially for poor and middle-class families, giving them much-needed relief in this era of rising inflation. If you too feel difficulty in paying electricity bills due to financial constraints, then this article is very useful for you.
What is Bijli Bill Mafi Yojana
This scheme of the government has been started for those consumers who are troubled by huge electricity bills and are unable to pay the bills on time. Now if you have small household appliances like a fan, cooler, or bulb in your home and you do not consume more than 100 units of electricity in a month, then you will not have to pay the electricity bill.
Not only this but if you have any old bills pending, then that too will be waived. The objective of the government is clear – to provide relief to poor and middle-class families so that they can use electricity without any worry even in summer. People who have domestic connections and who come from economically weaker sections will get direct benefits from this. This is a symbol of social justice and empowerment.
Bill waived up to 200 units
Under this scheme, the government is giving free 100 units of electricity every month i.e. up to 200 units in two months! Meaning if your bill comes up to 200 units in two months, you don’t have to pay anything! This scheme is especially for BPL families and people who have limited resources and are often troubled due to expensive electricity bills! This is a big relief for weaker sections.
A joint effort of Central and State Governments
This scheme is a joint initiative of the Central Government and State Governments. It is implemented in a ratio of 60:40 where 60 percent of the expenditure is borne by the state government and 40 percent of the expenditure is borne by the central government. At present, this scheme has been implemented in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar, and the government plans to implement it across the country soon. This is an excellent example of cooperative federalism.
Who will get the benefit of the scheme
Some conditions have been kept to get the benefit of this scheme:
Families who have a BPL card can join it.
People whose financial condition is weak and who are unable to pay electricity bills on time.
Permanent resident of the state and have a domestic electricity connection.
Especially, priority will be given to those people whose house consumes less electricity.
This ensures that the benefits reach only the most needy people.
How to apply
If you want to take advantage of this scheme, you have to complete a simple online process:
Visit the official website of the electricity department of your state.
Open the link related to “Bijli Bill Mafi Yojana” there.
Download the application form and fill in all the information asked in it.
Attach necessary documents like Aadhar card, BPL card, copy of electricity bill, etc.
Check the complete information thoroughly once so that there is no mistake.
Then submit this form to your local electricity department office.
This process is extremely convenient for you.
Why this scheme is important
Electricity has now become an important part of life. It becomes difficult to live without a fan or cooler in summer. But the increasing bills every month take a heavy toll on the common man’s pocket. In such a situation, this scheme not only provides relief but also helps in improving the standard of living. This initiative of the government is a big step towards economically empowering the poor section of the country. This is a just and progressive policy.