Himachal government announces Rs 4 per unit power subsidy for farmers

The Himachal Pradesh government announced a subsidy of Rs 4.04 per unit for agricultural consumers on Monday.

A spokesperson of the state government said that electricity will now be provided to farmers at a heavily subsidised rate of just Rs 1 per unit.

The remaining cost of Rs 4.04 per unit will be borne by the state government, thus reaffirming its commitment to support the agricultural sector.

The spokesperson also said that some farmers may have received electricity bills at higher rates due to a delay in issuing the subsidy notification. However, he assured that any overcharged amount would be adjusted in the subsequent billing cycles, ensuring no financial burden on farmers.

He added that the administration is taking all necessary and effective measures to support farmers and improve their livelihood.