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Bihar to Launch Campaign on December 1 Urging Wealthy Families to Surrender Free Power
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What Happened?
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has called on affluent families to voluntarily give up their 125 units of free electricity. A campaign will begin on December 1 to promote this initiative.
Key points
- Choudhary announced the campaign during a Diwali celebration in Patna.
- The state spends approximately Rs 23,000 crore annually on electricity subsidies.
- Families giving up the subsidy will be recognized for their contribution.
- Choudhary compared this campaign to PM Modi's appeal for surrendering LPG subsidies.
- The CM emphasized the importance of including all sections of society in celebrations.
Key insights
- The initiative may foster a sense of community responsibility among affluent families.
- Surrendering subsidies could lead to increased funding for public services.
- The campaign aligns with national efforts to reduce government expenditure on subsidies.
Why it matters
This campaign could help redirect resources towards development in Bihar.
Entities
Samrat Choudhary· PersonBihar· StatePrime Minister Modi· Person
Source
India Today
