Delhi power bills news: Now this is mandatory to avail electricity subsidy

What happened: The Delhi government made Aadhaar authentication or proof of Aadhaar possession mandatory for consumers seeking electricity subsidy benefits, per a power department notification dated September 30 and published in the Delhi Gazette. Key numbers: Subsidy allocation reached ₹4,037.63 crore by February Why it matters: The notification, issued under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, is intended to establish beneficiaries' identities and ensure subsidies reach intended recipients. Beneficiaries must renew their choice annually, and a dedicated online portal will be introduced.

The Delhi government made Aadhaar authentication or proof of Aadhaar possession mandatory for consumers seeking electricity subsidy benefits, per a power department notification dated September 30 and published in the Delhi Gazette.

The notification, issued under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, is intended to establish beneficiaries' identities and ensure subsidies reach intended recipients. Beneficiaries must renew their choice annually, and a dedicated online portal will be introduced.