A high-level meeting was convened between Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Naib Saini, Minister for Power Shri Anil Vij, ACS Power Shri A.K. Singh IAS, senior officials of the Haryana Electricity Board, and around 40 industry representatives from across the state.
The discussions primarily revolved around the recent steep hike in fixed electricity charges, the quality of power supply, potential adjustments to fixed load structures, and the penalty framework for overdrawing power. A comparative analysis of tariffs with neighboring states (excluding Himachal Pradesh) revealed that Haryana’s tariffs remain relatively cheaper, though industries highlighted that the sharp rise is significantly burdening their operational costs.
The government emphasized its financial limitations, noting that Haryana is nearing the financial thresholds prescribed by the Government of India, thereby necessitating an increase in revenue generation. On the other hand, industry representatives voiced serious concerns, stressing the adverse impact of the tariff hike on business viability and sustainability.
The meeting lasted for over 1 hour and 30 minutes, during which the Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to all issues raised and assured a thorough review of the matter. While some relief measures are expected, indications suggest they may be marginal in scope.
Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) was actively represented at the meeting by Shri Raman Saluja, Treasurer LUB Haryana, with reference also made to the consistent engagement of LUB Haryana President Sh. Shubhadesh Mittal Ji in earlier rounds of dialogue with the government.
