Kanchana Wijesekera, Minister of Power and Energy states that a proposal has been made to revise the electricity tariff and if so the electricity tariff could be increased by three to four times.
The Minister said that there are plans to revise the electricity tariff so that the low income earners in particular are not affected.
The total cost of generating a unit of electricity is Rupees. 47.18, the Minister said. The Minister said that the revision of electricity bills is expected to be done with the approval of the Cabinet and with the permission of the Public Utilities Commission.
The Minister further stated that the use of solar panels in government hospitals, schools and government buildings should be explored as soon as possible.
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