The Chhattisgarh State Power Company has appealed to electricity consumers to remain vigilant against cyber fraud. Officials warned that fraudsters are circulating fake links and APK files in the name of the Chief Minister’s Electricity Bill Payment Settlement Scheme.
The Chhattisgarh government’s Mukhyamantri Bijli Bill Bhugtan Samadhan Yojana will provide ₹758 crore relief to over 29 lakh electricity consumers affected during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering concessions on pending power bills.
A Smart Meter Fortnight awareness campaign in Rajnandgaon used street plays and mobile app demonstrations to educate consumers about real-time electricity monitoring, transparent billing, and modern power management benefits.
As part of a special revenue recovery अभियान, the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited recovered ₹48.39 lakh from 279 defaulting consumers in Rajnandgaon city, while disconnecting 373 power connections for non-payment of dues.