Delhi Prime Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday the AamAadmi Party (AAP) government would provide electricity subsidies to only those citizens of the country’s capital who would like the same. He said residents would be asked if they would like to continue funding and work on this would begin soon. The Delhi government will now ask people if they want to get electricity subsidies. As of October 1, only those selective buyers will be supported”he said at an online forum.
Currently, consumers in Delhi receive a “zero” power bill of up to 200 power units and a subsidy of ₹ 800 for the use of 201 to 400 units of electricity per month.
Kejriwal made the announcement during the launch of the Delhi Implementation Policy. Explaining that the Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Implementation Policy, the AAP meeting said, “We are committed to making Delhi the capital of India.” As part of the policy, the youth of Delhi will receive business start-up assistance in the national capital through financial assistance from the government.
The premier said the government would form a team of chartered accountants and lawyers where entrepreneurs may need help. Explaining that the government will provide assistance to entrepreneurs, Kejriwal said students at state-owned institutions could take a year or two to focus on their business.
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