Govt mulling free power to those who consume upto 100 units

This picture has been used for representational purpose only

Maharashtra Power Minister Nitin Raut said on Friday that the state government was considering a proposal to provide electricity free to the residential users whose monthly consumption is up to 100 units. His department will also study a proposal to provide electricity to farmers during the daytime, he told reporters here.

"We are considering a proposal to provide free electricity to those who consume up to 100 units every month," he said.
"I have asked the department to study the proposal and take a decision in three months. The department will also study a proposal to provide electricity to farmers during day time," the minister said.

At present electricity for agricultural purposes is provided only during the night.

Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates