- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:51 AM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the electricity bill relief scheme, which will take effect in the state from Monday, December 1. The scheme aims to directly benefit ordinary citizens and small electricity consumers by providing them relief from the burden of electricity bills and offering them a simple, dignified solution.
Registration for this scheme can be completed online through the website (www.uppcl.org) or by visiting the local electricity division office from December 1 to February 28. For the first time, the government has made a provision for a 100 per cent waiver on interest and surcharge, along with a 25 per cent discount on the principal amount.
As per the initiative, small domestic consumers with connections up to two kilowatts and commercial customers with connections up to one kilowatt will receive special benefits.
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Chairman Dr Ashish Kumar Goel said in a review meeting that the government has introduced this comprehensive relief scheme for the settlement of outstanding bills, keeping the interests of the general public paramount. The facility of easy instalments and the system of automatically adjusting inflated bills based on average consumption are set to provide real financial relief to consumers.
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Along with this, the scheme will be a source of great relief, especially for those consumers who were previously entangled in cases related to unauthorised electricity use. Under this scheme, ongoing lawsuits in such cases will be settled, which will free the affected families from lengthy legal procedures.
The government has also launched a special campaign to provide detailed information to consumers. The option of easy instalments is also available.