Bijli Bill Rahat Yojna - UPPCL Launches “Bijli Bill Rahat Yojna 2025-26”; 100% Surcharge Waiver Announced

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has launched its biggest electricity bill relief initiative, the Bijli Bill Rahat Yojna 2025-26, offering major concessions to domestic and commercial consumers across the state. The scheme will run from 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026, and applications begin immediately.

The scheme provides 100% waiver on surcharge and interest for pending electricity bills, along with a substantial rebate of up to 25% on the principal amount. Officials said this is the first time such a large-scale waiver has been introduced for both rural and urban consumers.

Eligibility

The relief scheme covers:

• Domestic Consumers with load up to 2 kW

• Commercial Consumers with 1 kW load

Key Benefits Under the Scheme

• Up to 25% rebate on the principal dues

• 100% waiver on surcharge/interest

• Option to pay remaining dues in small, easy installments

• Automatic correction of inflated bills based on average consumption

• Relief and exemption from legal proceedings in electricity theft-related cases

Authorities said the initiative aims to help consumers who have been struggling with high outstanding bills, inflated bills, and legal complications.

How to Register

Consumers can register through:

• www.uppcl.org

• UPPCL Consumer App

• Department offices

• Fintech agents

• Meter readers

• Jan Seva Kendras

A registration fee of ₹2,000 is required, which will be later adjusted in the consumer’s bill.

Helpline

For further information, consumers can call the 1912 helpline.

UPPCL has appealed to eligible consumers to take advantage of the scheme, calling it the “biggest electricity bill relief ever”