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Cost of electricity is ₹7.02/unit, but minimum domestic rate is just ₹4.10/unit
Only a marginal increase of ₹0.10 to ₹0.20 per unit in average domestic tariff
Overall increase of just 1.89% compared to the previous year
Raipur/ The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved the electricity tariffs for the financial year 2025–26 for Chhattisgarh State Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution Company Limited, and the State Load Dispatch Centre. According to the MD of the Distribution Company, Mr. Bhim Singh Kanwar, the overall tariff hike is just 1.89% compared to last year — a negligible increase.
Key Points:
Agricultural Consumers: While there is a small tariff hike in some categories, the state government will bear the cost, ensuring no added financial burden on farmers.
Tariff Relief Continued or Enhanced for:
Temporary connections
Tribal areas
Murmura-Poha processing units
Printing presses
Electricity Supply Costs ₹7.02/unit to the company, but domestic consumers are charged as low as ₹4.10/unit.
Low- and middle-income domestic users will see a minimal increase of ₹0.10/unit, while other domestic users will see a ₹0.20/unit increase.
Electricity for stay-homes in government-notified Bastar and South Zone Tribal Development Authority and Sarguja and North Zone Development Authority areas will now be billed under domestic tariff categories.
For temporary connections under the domestic category, the tariff has been reduced from 1.5x to 1.25x the standard tariff.
In Naxal-affected districts, to boost mobile communication, mobile towers will receive a 10% energy charge concession.
Agricultural pump sets will face a ₹0.50/unit hike, but the state government will cover this cost.
Non-domestic users will face a ₹0.25/unit increase, and the same rate (1.25x) applies to their temporary connections now instead of 1.5x.
Non-subsidized agricultural pump users will see their energy charge concession increased from 20% to 30%.
Farmers can continue using up to 100W for lights and fans near agricultural pumps for field protection purposes.
Electric Vehicle Charging Tariff:
Low voltage EV charging: ₹7.02/unit (same as average power cost)
High voltage EV charging: ₹6.32 per kVAh
Concessions & Supportive Measures:
10% energy charge concession continues for industries and businesses run by registered women self-help groups.
A 5% energy charge concession continues for hospitals, nursing homes, and diagnostic centers in rural and tribal development areas.
Poha and murmura mills now enjoy an increased 10% concession (up from 5%).
Advance payment discount has been increased from 0.5% to 1.25%.
Offset printers and printing press consumers are now reclassified under industrial category instead of non-domestic, which offers lower rates.
Conclusion:
These new electricity tariffs are balanced and supportive, particularly for agriculture, rural, and tribal segments, and promote overall economic development. The changes are designed to be equitable, affordable, and growth-oriented, making them largely satisfactory and beneficial for priority consumers.
