71 lakh domestic consumers avail benefit of zero bill in FY 2023-24: Harbhajan Singh ETO

Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Tuesday said that a total of 70,86,273 domestic consumers in the state have been exempted from their electricity bills under the 'Zero Bill' scheme till date during the current fiscal year 2023-24.

The relief of free power of 300 units per month and 600 units per billing cycle was extended to 77,23,309 domestic consumers of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).

The Power Minister said that this represents a significant increase from the 22,48,065 consumers who benefited of 200 units of free power supply per month in the fiscal year 2021-22.

He stated that this initiative has been instrumental in providing relief to 90 percent domestic consumers, particularly in the face of rising inflation and energy costs.