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Detailed explanation-1: -This, however, is set to witness a rise further, given that the the state government has revealed setting aside an additional ₹16, 424 crore in the form of power subsidies to farmers. As far as the domestic consumers are concerned, the state has allocated a subsidy scheme worth ₹5, 582 crore.

Detailed explanation-2: -“If you see Madhya Pradesh alone, its tariff subsidy amount booked in 2020-21 was ₹19, 595 crore. In 2022-23, with their latest announcements, the state’s budget allocation on electricity subsidy is going to climb over ₹22, 800 crore, ” Hindustan Times has reported citing a power ministry official on anonymity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka are among top states providing highest power subsidy bill, accounting for ₹48, 248 crore which is 36.4 percent.

Detailed explanation-4: -Under the AAP government’s electricity subsidy scheme, households are classified into two categories-those consuming up to 200 units per month are provided electricity free of cost, while those using between 200-400 units are provided with a subsidy of up to Rs 800 per month.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 2006, Gujarat became the first state to fully electrify all its villages followed by Andhra Pradesh in 2016 and Kerala in 2017. Kerala in 2017 became the first state to fully electrify all its households.