Pune: CM Devendra Fadnavis Directs Timely Subsidy Disbursement to Ensure Affordable Electricity in Maharashtra
Mumbai, July 18, 2025: In a significant move aimed at improving Maharashtra’s power distribution and offering relief to electricity consumers, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired a crucial review meeting of the Energy Department at Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai on Thursday. The meeting focused on strengthening the financial health of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and ensuring timely execution of welfare schemes related to power supply.
The Chief Minister directed the Finance Department to promptly release the necessary subsidies to MSEDCL. He emphasized that with proper planning of electricity generation and expenditure by the Energy Department, electricity can be made available to consumers at affordable rates. He further instructed that any discrepancies between sanctioned funds and actual disbursements must be eliminated to ensure financial stability in the state’s power distribution system.
“Affordable electricity begins with responsible planning and timely funding,” CM Fadnavis stated, adding that rule amendments should be introduced wherever necessary to streamline the subsidy process.
Focus on Farmers and Common Consumers
CM Fadnavis highlighted the urgency of releasing funds for key schemes like the Mukhyamantri Baliraja Free Electricity Scheme and the PM Kusum Yojana, both of which are designed to benefit farmers and the common man. He urged the Finance Department to give serious consideration to the Energy Department’s funding proposals to avoid any delays in implementation.
The Chief Minister also stressed that electricity tariffs should be determined in a way that provides relief to ordinary consumers, without compromising on the operational efficiency of the distribution system.
Key Issues Reviewed
The comprehensive meeting covered the following important aspects:
- Financial requirements of the Energy Department for the year 2025–26
- Pending electricity dues from various government departments
- Current status of subsidy disbursement to MSEDCL
- Budget allocations and provisions for various state energy schemes
- Progress and operations of the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA)
The review also included an evaluation of Maharashtra’s renewable energy initiatives, reinforcing the state’s commitment to a sustainable and inclusive energy future.
Strengthening the System
To ensure better efficiency and accountability, the Chief Minister instructed officials to initiate timely recovery of dues, monitor the gap between budgetary approvals and disbursements, and make necessary amendments to existing rules to support MSEDCL’s financial stability.
The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Energy Meghna Bordikar, Minister of Non-Conventional Energy Atul Save, and senior officials from the Energy and Finance Departments.
Chief Minister Fadnavis reiterated that the state is committed to an energy sector that is transparent, financially sound, and citizen-centric, focused on delivering uninterrupted and affordable power to every household and farm in Maharashtra.
