No general increase in electricity tariffs across J&K in 2025-26: Omar

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JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across Jammu and Kashmir in the current financial year.
The Chief Minister made this announcement amid apprehensions over an additional 20 per cent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the UT.
“For 2025-26, there is no general increase in electricity tariffs across J&K and the Time of Day (ToD) tariff remains unchanged,” the Chief Minister’s Office said in a post on X.
He said the government continues to prioritise people’s welfare by keeping electricity affordable.
The Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited had petitioned the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission, seeking an increase in the existing 20 per cent surcharge on consumers during morning and evening hours. The ruling National Conference has hailed the move of shelving the ToD tariff, describing it as a much-needed relief for domestic consumers in winter.
“The Omar Abdullah-led government has shown that it is deeply aware of the everyday challenges faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir and has acted decisively to alleviate the financial burden on domestic consumers,” said NC spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar. He said the government has taken up electricity-related issues with the central government to address the challenges faced by people in the Union Territory.