"We Act with Vision, We Fulfil Our Mission," Says Assam CM on Ending VIP Privileges and Boosting Accountability
The Assam government has taken major steps to cut energy waste and boost electricity access. New policies now stop public funding for officials’ power bills and enforce stricter usage controls. These changes aim to reduce costs and support a shift toward renewable energy.
One of the biggest moves was ending free electricity for ministers and bureaucrats. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that public funds would no longer cover their power bills. At the same time, automatic cut-offs after business hours were introduced in government buildings to prevent unnecessary consumption.
Metering systems have also been installed in all government offices to track usage more accurately. These measures have already made an impact, slashing the state’s power deficit to just four per cent. Another key achievement is the Assam Secretariat’s full transition to solar energy, which now saves the government around ₹30 lakh each month. The government’s broader goal is to improve electricity availability for residents while moving toward a more sustainable future. Officials have not linked these reforms to any specific anti-VIP culture campaign or administrative accountability drive in Guwahati.
The new policies have cut energy waste and lowered the power deficit significantly. With solar power now running the Assam Secretariat, monthly savings are already visible. These changes reflect a push for both cost efficiency and greener energy solutions across the state.
