Bihar CM Appeals to Taxpaying Families to Give Up 125 Free Units
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has appealed to economically well-off and income-tax-paying families in Bihar to voluntarily give up the benefit of 125 units of free electricity.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has appealed to economically well-off and income-tax-paying families in Bihar to voluntarily give up the benefit of 125 units of free electricity. He made the appeal at the Pataliputra National Youth Parliament-2.0 programme held in Patna.
Choudhary said the state government is spending approximately Rs 23,000 crore every year on electricity subsidies. According to the Chief Minister, the subsidy burden is approximately Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 per family annually.
The appeal has been made specifically to families that are financially well-off and pay income tax. After the government’s appeal, a question is being raised about whether any new rule could be introduced in the future regarding the eligibility of beneficiaries of the free electricity scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Who did Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary appeal to give up the free electricity benefit?
He appealed to economically well-off and income-tax-paying families in Bihar.
How many free electricity units did the families receive?
The families received 125 free electricity units.
How much does the Bihar government spend annually on electricity subsidies?
The state government spends approximately Rs 23,000 crore every year.
What question has arisen after the government’s appeal?
A question has arisen about whether a new rule could be introduced regarding eligibility for the free electricity scheme.
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