He said affluent citizens with multiple electricity connections should relinquish subsidies to support the state’s development.
Sukhu has submitted the required documents to Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board chairman Sanjay Gupta. He urged the well-off individuals in the state to follow suit by using the online portal of the board, or by calling helpline numbers 1100 or 1912, or by visiting their nearest electricity sub-division.
The chief minister said all the Cabinet members and Congress MLAs in the state have agreed to forgo their subsidies following detailed discussions.
“The government spends ₹2,200 crore annually on electricity subsidies and ₹200 crore per month on salaries and pensions of electricity board employees. Subsidies should be reserved for the needy, and the well-off individuals must contribute towards building a fairer society,” Sukhu said.
He also reiterated the state government’s vision to make Himachal Pradesh self-reliant by making all possible efforts to reform the system which led to a gradual revival of its economy.
Sukhu claimed that measures adopted by the Himachal Pradesh government are proving helpful in preventing investment outflows, besides strengthening the economic growth of the state.
Urging the citizens to support these initiatives, the chief minister said collective efforts would ensure better opportunities for the underprivileged while driving the state on the path of progress.
