Ration Card Linked With Electricity Meter: Now the electricity meter of the people of this state will be linked to the ration card so that the subsidy will reach the account directly. Know who will get the benefit of this.
The Government of India runs many schemes for the citizens of the country. People from different sections of the country benefit from these government schemes. Most of the government schemes are brought keeping in mind the poor and needy people. Not only the central government but the governments of all the states of India bring schemes for the citizens of their states. There are many such people in India.
Those who are still unable to arrange two meals for themselves. The government provides ration to such people at a low price under the Central Food Security Policy. For this, it is necessary for those people to have a ration card. Only then they can get the benefit. Ration card not only provides food items but also benefits in other schemes. Now the electricity meter of the people of this state will be linked to the ration card, due to which the subsidy will reach the account directly.
Electricity meters will be linked to ration cards in Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh government gives subsidy on electricity to the citizens of its state. Which will now go directly to the consumers’ account. For this, the Electricity Board of Himachal Pradesh is now getting the KYC of the people done. Under this, now the electricity meters of the consumers will be linked to the ration card. Under which the subsidy money will be sent directly to the accounts of the electricity consumers through DBT i.e. Direct Benefit Transfer.
Actually, the government has taken this step because it will reveal how many electricity meters are in the name of a consumer. Under the scheme, the government is giving subsidy on only one electricity meter to a person. But if there is more than one meter, many people are getting more subsidy. It will also become easier for the government to identify people.
The decision can be implemented from November
This decision has been taken in the cabinet meeting of Himachal government. At present, it has not been implemented in the state. According to the news, the government can implement this decision in the entire state from November. There are about 28.50 lakh electricity consumers in Himachal Pradesh. Out of which about 18 lakh are domestic electricity consumers. To whom the government gives subsidy. But the Himachal Pradesh government will ensure that subsidy is given to a person on only one electricity meter.
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