Raipur, July 16<\/p>\n
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved a power tariff hike of only 1.89% for the financial year 2025\u201326, making it one of the lowest increases in recent years. This decision, taken transparently following a public hearing, has been well-received by domestic consumers as well as industrial groups like steel and rolling mill associations.<\/p>\n
*Households protected, no additional burden on farmers*<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister highlighted that domestic electricity rates have seen only a marginal increase of 10 to 20 paise per unit, while agricultural pump consumers will see a 50 paise per unit hike \u2014 which will not affect farmers directly, as the state government is already covering this cost through advance subsidy payments.<\/p>\n
He reaffirmed, \u201cOur goal is to ensure that farmers in Chhattisgarh do not bear any extra financial burden. The government remains fully committed to protecting the interests of our farming community.\u201d<\/p>\n
*Boost to Industry \u2014 Tariff Cut for Steel Sector*<\/p>\n
The CM added that to enhance industrial competitiveness, the state has reduced power tariffs for energy-intensive sectors such as mini steel plants, rolling mills, and ferro-alloy units. This step, he said, reflects the state government\u2019s strong commitment to industrial growth.<\/p>\n
*Quality Supply and Lower Losses: Chhattisgarh moves towards efficient power distribution*<\/p>\n
Highlighting supply improvements, the CM noted that urban areas are receiving 23.85 hours\/day and rural areas 23.45 hours\/day of electricity. Agriculture feeders are being provided 18 hours\/day, among the highest in the country. The state has also made impressive gains in reducing Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses, which fell from 23.14% in 2020\u201321 to 13.79% in 2024\u201325 \u2014 a result of efficient operations, transparency, and technical upgrades.<\/p>\n
*Massive Infrastructure Investment, 1320 MW Plant Underway in Korba*<\/p>\n
The current tariff includes a Capital Investment Plan that allocates \u20b92,433 crore for the transmission company, \u20b93,977 crore for the distribution company, and \u20b92,992 crore for the generation company. Additionally, a 1320 MW power plant is already underway in Korba, with an investment of \u20b915,800 crore. This project will help Chhattisgarh become a power-surplus state and ensure uninterrupted supply.<\/p>\n
*Solar Push: Dual Subsidy Scheme for Domestic Consumers*<\/p>\n
CM Sai also announced that under the PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme, households can avail up to \u20b978,000 central subsidy for up to 3 kW solar plants, along with an additional \u20b930,000 from the state for up to 2 kW systems. He called this a revolutionary step towards making Chhattisgarh\u2019s homes energy self-reliant.<\/p>\n
*\u20b93 Lakh Crore Power Sector MoUs to Spark Job Boom*<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister shared that power companies and the state government have signed MoUs worth over \u20b93 lakh crore, which will trigger a surge in energy production and create massive employment opportunities.<\/p>\n
He concluded by reaffirming the government\u2019s commitment: \u201cOur top priority is to provide consumers not just uninterrupted electricity, but power that is high-quality, affordable, and sustainable. With the ongoing and upcoming initiatives, Chhattisgarh is set to emerge as a national benchmark in the energy sector.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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