Delhi's Free Power Scheme Under Review: Subsidy May End for Inactive Accounts

• Delhi government is reviewing its electricity subsidy scheme, potentially ending benefits for thousands of inactive accounts.
• CAG report highlighted thousands of consumers living abroad whose connections still incur minimum government payments.
• Current scheme provides 200 units of electricity free; government spends approximately Rs 4,000 crore annually on subsidies.
• Stopping subsidies for inactive accounts could save Rs 50-60 crore annually, as identified by CAG.
• The subsidy will be reinstated if residents return; 62.6 lakh people currently receive benefits in Delhi.