Around 35 lakh families have registered for subsidised electricity schemes in Delhi, he informed.

All you need to know about the new voluntary subsidy scheme (VSS) for getting subsidy on electricity in Delhi

The Delhi government launched a free electricity scheme in 2019. Under this scheme, residents of Delhi used to get a 100 percent subsidy for consuming less than 200 units of electricity and a 50 percent subsidy of up to Rs 800 for using up to 400 units of electricity a month.

Now, the state government has introduced a new voluntary subsidy scheme (VSS) where it is mandatory for people to opt-in for the subsidy to continue getting electricity at subsidised rates. It means that power subsidy will not be available by default, consumers will have to apply for it.

Residents can give a missed call on 7011311111. They will get a link to opt for a subsidy via SMS. In the next step, they can click on the link and it will redirect them to a page on WhatsApp. They have to enter their CA number which is available in the electricity form. They can see a pre-filled subsidy application form on the screen. Then, they have to confirm the details by selecting the ‘YES’ option to opt for the electricity subsidy. In the last step, they will get an acknowledgment message to their number through WhatsApp.

Customers need to send ‘Hi’ to WhatsApp number 7011311111. They have to enter an 11-digit CA number. A pre-filled application form will be shown on the screen. Then, the customers have to confirm the details by selecting the ‘YES’ option to opt for a subsidy on electricity.