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Madhya Pradesh Launches Samadhan Yojana With Up to 100% Surcharge Waiver on Overdue Power Bills

Bigger early or lump-sum concessions aim to speed arrears recovery for state distributors.

Overview

  • Phase 1 runs November 3–December 31, 2025 with 60–100% surcharge relief, followed by Phase 2 from January 1–February 28, 2026 with 50–90% waivers.
  • Eligibility covers domestic, non-domestic, agricultural and industrial users with bills overdue by at least three months.
  • The state projects more than Rs 3,000 crore in waived surcharges benefiting about 90 lakh consumers.
  • To register for installment options, domestic and agricultural users must deposit 10% of dues, while non-domestic and industrial users must deposit 25%.
  • Consumers may pay in full or in up to six installments, with maximum benefit for one-time payment, and missing the second installment voids eligibility.