Question : Implementation of Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020

(a) whether the Government proposes to offer any assistance to farmers to meet the added financial burden that will result from implementation of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government has calculated the financial implications of the Bill on the agricultural sector in terms of electricity costs and irrigation costs; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

( SHRI R.K. SINGH)


(a) : No Electricity Amendment Bill has been introduced in the Parliament.

(b) to (d) : Does not arise.


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