Incentive Scheme For The Electricity Consumers Under Various Categories In Andaman & Nicobar Islands

About This Scheme

Launched in 2018, the scheme "Incentive Scheme For The Electricity Consumers Under Various Categories In Andaman & Nicobar Islands" by the Electricity Department, Andaman & Nicobar Administration aims to encourage energy conservation among electricity consumers and promote adoption of green energy initiatives. The scheme offers monetary incentives ranging from ₹15,000/- to ₹75,000/- to consumers who achieve significant energy savings. Eligible participants include domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers with properly functioning meters and up-to-date bill payments. The scheme is implemented by the Electricity Department of Andaman & Nicobar Islands through an evaluation committee headed by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Power).

What You Get

As set out by Government of India.

• Prize Money for Domestic Consumers (Green Energy & Energy Conservation)
• First Prize: ₹75,000/-; Second Prize: ₹50,000/-; Third Prize: ₹30,000/-
• Prize Money for Domestic Consumers (Energy Conservation)
• First Prize: ₹50,000/-; Second Prize: ₹30,000/-; Third Prize: ₹15,000/-
• Prize Money for Commercial Consumers
• First Prize: ₹75,000/-; Second Prize: ₹50,000/-; Third Prize: ₹30,000/-
• Prize Money for Industrial Consumers
• First Prize: ₹75,000/-; Second Prize: ₹50,000/-; Third Prize: ₹30,000/-

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible if all of these are true for you.

• The consumers those have installed Solar Water Heating System, Rooftop Solar & Ground Mounted Solar for their domestic requirements will be considered under Green Energy.
• The consumers whose energy meters are in running condition.
• The calculation of saving done by the consumer shall be on the basis of past three months average consumption.
• The consumers having electricity bill paid up to date will only be considered.
• Ownership of the meter should be in the name of the beneficiary who should be present at the time of evaluation, if called by the department.
• Only those consumers will be eligible whose minimum energy savings are more than 30%.
• The highest savings done by the consumers would be eligible for the prizes.
• In case the percentage saving is equal for more than one consumer, say Mr. A & Mr. B both are with 40% saving, then the winner will be selected by drawing of lots.

Final eligibility is decided by the government department handling this scheme.

Who Cannot Apply?

Applications are commonly rejected for these reasons, so check them before you start.

• Consumers With Stop/tampered Meter.
• Consumers Billed on Average Basis.
• Consumers Having Outstanding Dues.
• Consumers Under Disconnection During the Month of Evaluation.
• Consumers Physically Not Present in Their Residence.
• Consumers With Disputed Ownership of the Electric Connection.

Required Documents

The official source does not publish a document checklist for this scheme. Check the scheme guidelines below, or ask at the office where you apply, before you set off.

How to Apply

1. 1 The "Incentive Scheme For The Electricity Consumers Under Various Categories In Andaman & Nicobar Islands" does not require any formal application process. Eligible consumers with functioning meters and paid-up bills will be automatically considered for incentives based on their energy savings as evaluated by the department's committees.

Official Documents and Links

Published by the department that runs this scheme.

• Guidelines