Electricity Bill Waiver Scheme 2025: A Lifeline for Rural Households in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh government launches scheme to waive electricity bill so poor can avail it. This electricity bill waiver scheme seeks to help low-income families who find it difficult to meet the cost of electricity owing to limited income and soaring inflation. And for many of these households, the cost of large power bills is often a huge hurdle.

Many individuals captured under this scheme benefit from full or partial waiver of their pending electricity bills thereby avoiding activities such as electricity cuts. This program offers economic relief as well as helps to keep the lights on in rural communities. Moreover, the application process has also been made simple, so that more people can avail of this help.

How to Check Name in Beneficiary List New Update 2023The government has now released the list of rural beneficiaries of the scheme, so you must check whether your name is on the list or not, so that you get the benefits.

Benefits of the Electricity Bill Waiver Scheme

The scheme provides various direct and lucrative advantages to the qualified residents of simple communities in Uttar Pradesh as mentioned below:

• Bill Credits: Eligible customers may receive up to 100% discounts on their electric bills.
• Interest Waiver: There is a 100% waiver on interest for pending bills up to ₹5000, giving a relief to the bill-payers from the financial burden of pending dues.
• No more Power Cuts: People whose electric connections have been disconnected due to non-payment of bills will be given a chance to reconnect their connections.
• Financial Help When Needed: With the bill relief, families will have those funds to spend on other needs.
• Easier Application: The scheme can be applied online as well as offline.

Also, the PM Surya Ghar Yojana provides an option to beneficiaries to install solar panels, which can help eliminate their power bills.

Eligibility Criteria

As for the eligibility for this scheme, the applicant is required to:

• An applicant must be an Indian national/resident.
• Applicant must be a resident of UP rural.
• The applicant’s yearly income should remain below the government limit.
• Eligibility: Individuals belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, holders of BPL (Below Poverty Line) cards or holders of Antyodaya cards.
• So are those with large, unpaid electricity bills that they can’t afford to pay.
• The electricity consumption of the household must not exceed 1000 watts or the graph standard.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted by applicants:

• Aadhar card (for identity verification)
• Ration card or income certificate (for income evidence).
• The latest electricity bill (for any outstanding dues).
• Copy of the bank passbook (for payment information).
• Phone number ( to get in touch with you).

How to Apply for Electricity Bill Waiver Scheme

Applying is simple. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Go to the website of the respective electricity department.
2. To apply online, fill out an online application form or visit your nearest office for offline applications.
3. Send the required documents or submit them in person.
4. You will be given an application number after you submit your application, which you can use to find out the status of your application.
5. Check the rural list released by the government to see if your name is included.
6. In case your name is on the list, you will be able to get the benefits under the scheme.

Electricity Bill Waiver Yojana Details

The discounts and interest waivers are as follows:

• Bills of ₹2000 and below: 100% discount along with 100% interest waiver.
• Bills of ₹2001 to ₹5000: 80% Discount, 100% Interest Waiver
• Bills of ₹5001 to ₹6000: 60% discount + partial interest waiver.
• Bills over ₹6000: 50% discount; 60% interest waiver.
• Above 1kw consumption: 60% interest waiver

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