Cabinet approves new power tariff policy to promote clean energy

Cabinet approved the new power tariff policy to ensure 24X7 affordable power for all.

It aims at promoting clean energy, better regulation of discoms and faster roll out of investments.
The new policy will reflect a concern for environment and encourage renewable energy.
It will also look to strengthen regulatory mechanism so that power distribution companies become more efficient and conscious towards their duties to consumers.
The policy is aimed at achieving the objectives of Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana with the focus on electricity for all, efficiency to ensure affordable tariffs, environment for a sustainable future, and ease of doing business.
A market development assistance of Rs 1500 per tonne will be given under the policy.
It will aid to lower MRP for farmers and compost from city garbage to provide nutrients to soil and will help in keeping city clean.
Eco-Mark standard for city compost will ensure that environment friendly quality product reaches farmers.
Education and Communication,IEC campaigns will be organized to educate farmers on benefits of city compost and compost plants to be set across states.
In 2006, the central government had approved the National Tariff Policy under the provisions of Electricity Act, 2003.
It will also promote Swachh Bharat initiative. Under the policy, the power plants will have to use processed municipal waste water available in their vicinity.

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