Half of BSES consumers got no power bill since 2019

Over half of the people who are supplied power by BSES in Delhi did not pay any power bills since the Delhi government’s scheme that gives free power to those consuming less than 200 units of power per month was implemented.

According to consumer and consumption data of BSES, in February this year, 38.62 lakh domestic consumers in the city in South, West, East and Central Delhi were being provided power by the discom. These figures are based on an average per month.

In 2019-20, when the scheme was implemented, there were 35.88 lakh consumers. In that year, the percentage of consumers that fell under the 200-unit slab was 52%. The following year, it grew to 53.8%. In 2021-22 (till February), this figure stood at 52.8%.

Under Delhi’s power subsidy model, those who consume less than 200 units per month do not have to pay for the consumption. Those who consume between 200 units and 400 units are also given subsidy, which is based on the fixed charges for the load.