June 25, 2026 3:54 PM
More than 17% of Assam’s families pay zero electricity bills: CM Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that 17.6 per cent of households in the state that have installed rooftop solar panels under the Centre's PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana are now paying zero electricity bills, underscoring the impact of the flagship renewable energy programme. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma said the scheme has significantly reduced electricity expenses for thousands of households while advancing Assam's transition towards clean energy. "Se...