Nitish bats for ‘one nation, one power tariff’

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, called for a ‘one nation, one power tariff’ policy, stating that some States have to purchase power at a higher rate than others.

Unveiling power department projects worth 15,871 crore, he said, Bihar gets electricity from the Central Government’s power Plants at a higher rate compared to other States.

He said that his Government has decided to install smart prepaid

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electricity meters in the State to ensure transparency.

Kumar said that his Government ensured electricity connection to every household of the State in October 2018.