Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Reduces Power Tariff by 13 Paise
The government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to help people by paying their electricity bills worth Rs 4,498 crore.
This will make electricity cheaper by 13 paise for every unit used.
The minister said this change will help people across the state by making electricity more affordable.
They also built a new substation to make sure the airport and nearby areas have good electricity.
The government is working to reduce electricity losses and make sure everyone has enough power.
Andhra Pradesh government to bear Rs 4,498 crore in electricity dues for consumers.
Power tariff reduced by 13 paise per unit using the ‘True-Down’ mechanism.
Decision aims to ease financial burden on consumers and ensure no tariff hikes during the current government's term.
New 132/33 kV substation inaugurated at Gannavaram Airport to strengthen power infrastructure.
Government focuses on reducing power line losses and improving power supply for agricultural and domestic consumers.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh state government
- What
- Reduced power tariff by 13 paise per unit and inaugurated a new substation
- When
- Decision announced and substation inaugurated on Monday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To ease financial burden on consumers and strengthen power infrastructure
Current Government
Previous Government
Power Tariff Management
Current Government
The current government has implemented the ‘True-Down’ mechanism to reduce electricity tariffs by 13 paise per unit and is bearing Rs 4,498 crore in electricity dues for consumers. They claim to have corrected the system transparently and promised no tariff hikes during their five-year term.
Previous Government
The previous government is criticized for resorting to repeated tariff hikes due to unscientific power purchase decisions.
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Decision Maker
- State Government
- Amount Waived
- Rs 4,498 crore
- Tariff Reduction
- 13 paise per unit
- Mechanism
- True Down mechanism
- Substation Cost
- Rs 30 crore
- Power Line Losses Reduction
- From 16% to below 11%
- Agricultural Power Connections Released
- Over 75,000
