JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across the Union Territory during the current financial year.
The announcement comes amid apprehensions over a proposed additional 20 per cent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening peak hours.
“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.
The Chief Minister said the government continues to prioritise public welfare by ensuring that electricity remains affordable for the people.
Earlier, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (JKPDCL) had petitioned the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission, seeking an increase in the existing 20 per cent surcharge levied on electricity usage during morning and evening hours.
