Delhi Makes Aadhaar Mandatory For Power Subsidy As Annual Outlay Crosses Rs 4,000 Crore
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The Delhi government has made Aadhaar authentication compulsory for consumers seeking benefits under its electricity subsidy scheme, as the number of beneficiaries and the cost to the exchequer continue to climb, Money Control reported.Official figures show the government’s power subsidy allocation touched Rs 4,037.63 crore by February 2026. It has earmarked Rs 3,500 crore in the current financial year, 2026-27.The number of electricity consumers in the capital has grown by close to 40 per cent