Subsidy for power supply to domestic consumers to cross ₹10,000-crore mark
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Summary
The TVK government’s announcement of 200 units of free power for domestic consumers using below 500 units bimonthly will further increase the State’s annual subsidy burden by nearly ₹2,000 crore
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Sunday, 10 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right