Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Odisha Faces Rs 7,000 Crore Unpaid Electricity Bills
Odisha, a state in India, has a big problem with people not paying their electricity bills.
The total amount not paid is almost Rs 7,000 crore.
This includes bills from homes, industries, and businesses.
The government is trying to collect this money by visiting homes, setting up special camps, and even cutting off electricity to those who don't pay.
They are also using street plays and online systems to remind people to pay their bills.
The deputy chief minister shared this information in the state assembly.
Odisha has unpaid electricity bills totaling Rs 6,957.57 crore.
Domestic consumers owe Rs 6,558.64 crore, while industrial/commercial consumers owe Rs 398.93 crore.
Discoms are collecting dues through door-to-door visits, special camps, and disconnections.
An online payment system and street plays in rural areas are being used to raise awareness.
Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo provided this information in the state assembly.
- Who
- Industrial, commercial, and domestic consumers in Odisha
- What
- Unpaid electricity bills totaling Rs 6,957.57 crore
- When
- As of December 3, 2023
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- Pending dues from various consumers
- Total Unpaid Bills
- Rs 6,957.57 crore
- Domestic Consumers' Dues
- Rs 6,558.64 crore
- Industrial/Commercial Dues
- Rs 398.93 crore
- Collection Methods
- Door-to-door visits, special camps, disconnections
- Awareness Initiatives
- Street plays in rural areas, online payment system