When is the free electricity scheme being implemented in Bihar, and which month's bill will be less?

Bihar Free Electricity Scheme: The government has announced the start of the 150-unit free electricity scheme in Bihar. Know from which month the effect will be visible on the electricity bill.

Elections are to be held in Bihar this year. In such a situation, new schemes are being announced continuously by the government. Meanwhile, on July 17, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced the free electricity scheme. Under this scheme, the people of the state will get up to 150 units of electricity free every month. That is, if your consumption is up to 150 units.

So there will be no electricity bill. The government says that this will directly benefit lakhs of families and their expenses will be saved. Many people have a question in their mind that when will the scheme be implemented and in which month's bill its effect will be seen. Let us tell you what the government has said about this.

The scheme will start from August

This scheme is going to be implemented in Bihar from August. Electricity bill will come at the current rate till July. But people will start getting discounts up to 150 units on consumption in the month of August. That is, the bill for August which will be generated in September. You will not have to pay for up to 150 units. If your consumption is within 150 units. Then your bill will be zero.

On the other hand, those who consume more than 150 units will have to pay the bill only for the extra units. The government says that this scheme will provide great relief to middle class and lower class families. From August, all the families of the state will start getting its direct benefit.

There will be this much saving every month

Every month, consumers in Bihar will get a lot of financial benefit by getting free electricity up to 150 units. If we look at the average rate of Rs 7 per unit, then the bill for 150 units comes to around Rs 1000 to 1100. That is, consumers will save this much money every month.

On the other hand, those who use less electricity. Their monthly bill comes to around 150 units. Their entire bill will be waived. And those who have higher consumption will also get the benefit of up to 150 units. This is being considered a big relief from the government in the election season.