Overview

• Official data placed in the House shows Rs 17,95,879 spent on electricity for cabinet residences from January 1, 2024 to February 20, 2025.
• The government reports nearly Rs 59 lakh in savings after 12,000–15,000 consumers surrendered subsidies, including at least 15 ministers this year.
• A total of 6,52,955 smart meters are installed across Shimla, Dharamshala and parts of the Shimla Zone, with remaining areas targeted for completion by February 2026.
• Letters of Intent cover 5,05,078 additional meters and approval is in place for 14,78,945 consumer smart meters across Mandi, Hamirpur, Kangra and Dharamshala zones.
• The chief minister ordered a probe after a query about the installer’s alleged blacklisting elsewhere, acknowledged misuse concerns over multiple meters, and assured billing staff would be redeployed.