DHBVN to reduce power tariff for gaushalas in Haryana to ₹2 per unit

According to the circular, starting from January, gaushalas registered with the Haryana Gau Seva Aayog are eligible for the subsidised tariff, and the remaining cost of electricity will be borne by the state government as subsidy.

Published on: Jan 8, 2026, 05:50:03 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) will now provide concessional electricity tariff to registered gaushalas across southern Haryana at a rate of ₹2 per unit, said officials on Wednesday. The new policy has been notified through a circular issued by the chief minister.

The subsidy will be admissible strictly on metered, actual consumption, officials said. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

According to the circular, starting from January, gaushalas registered with the Haryana Gau Seva Aayog are eligible for the subsidised tariff, and the remaining cost of electricity will be borne by the state government as subsidy. The subsidy will be admissible strictly on metered, actual consumption, officials said.

To be sure, earlier the price was around ₹7 per unit.

DHBVN officials said that all electricity connections will be meter-based, and the subsidised tariff will apply only for gaushala-related activities. Electricity consumed for any other purpose will not qualify for the concessional rate.

DHBVN managing director Vikram Singh said that the move was aimed at supporting registered gaushalas and streamlining power connections for them. The verification of registration will be carried out by the concerned sub-divisional officer (operation) through email or official correspondence.

The circular stated that gaushalas operating at multiple locations under a single registration number will now be eligible for separate electricity connections, subject to approval from the Gau Seva Aayog.

The ₹2 per unit tariff will be applicable separately from electricity duty, municipal tax, panchayat tax and fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS). DHBVN said its billing software will clearly display the subsidy component separately in each billing cycle.

The latest circular replaces the earlier one issued in 2021, which has now been withdrawn. DHBVN has directed all field officers and staff to ensure compliance with the revised instructions and to implement the policy uniformly across its operational areas.

DHBVN supplies electricity across southern Haryana, including Gurugram, Faridabad, Rewari, Narnaul and adjoining districts, catering to both urban and rural consumers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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