Delhi Waives Electricity Bills for Anti-Sikh Riots Victims
Delhi Power Minister Atishi announced the waiving of electricity bills up to 400 units for victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The initiative, launched in 2018 by the Kejriwal government, aims to provide free electricity to these victims. She directed special camps for certification and urged for unique ID cards for them.
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Delhi Power Minister Atishi on Wednesday announced that electricity bills up to 400 units for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots will be waived for the period between the notification of the scheme in 2018 and their certification, according to a statement.
The scheme, initiated by the Kejriwal government in 2018, aims to provide up to 400 units of free electricity to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Atishi emphasized during a review meeting on Wednesday.
She instructed officials from the Power department to ensure that the victims receive the electricity subsidy without any hassle. She also directed the organization of special camps for the certification process for victims who have yet to benefit from the subsidy. In addition, the minister instructed Revenue department officials to create unique ID cards for the riot victims to facilitate their access to government schemes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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