Electricity tariffs have been cut to $ 0.0344 / kWh in the Indian state of Haryana to help alleviate power loss problems among poorer families . Free connections will also be provided to smaller households for agricultural use . The state is also considering offering hundreds of houses in certain areas free connections to ensure every household has electricity . The state government said power losses exceeded 50 % in some areas because of defaults and thefts by defaulters reconnecting themselves to the grid . The state has also signed a ##morandum of Understanding with the Indian Oil Authority to build an ethanol biofuel plant using agricultural waste .
Electricity tariffs have been cut to $0.0344/kWh in the Indian state of Haryana to help solve power loss problems among poorer families. Free connections will also be provided to smaller villages for agricultural use. The state is also considering offering clusters of houses in certain areas free connections to ensure every household has electricity. The state government said power losses exceeded 80% in some areas because of defaults and thefts by defaulters reconnecting themselves to the grid. The state has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Oil Corporation to build an ethanol biofuel plant using agricultural waste.