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In a historic move, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced an unprecedented 26% reduction in electricity tariffs over five years, with an immediate 10% cut effective this year - marking the first-ever power tariff decrease in the state's history. This transformative decision comes after the Maharashtra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) approved state discom Mahavitaran's petition, reversing the traditional trend of annual power rate hikes.

Key Benefits Breakdown:
• Immediate 10% relief for all consumer categories (domestic/industrial/commercial)
• Maximum benefit for 70% consumers using 100 units (full 10% cut)
• Progressive reduction to reach 26% cumulative decrease by 2029
• Farmers to benefit from 24x7 solar-powered supply under Saur Krishi Vahini 2.0

Economic Impact:
Annual savings of ₹1,200-₹5,000 for average households
Industrial/commercial users to save lakhs annually
Green energy push to reduce procurement costs by 18%
Expected ₹9,500 crore consumer savings over 5 years

Implementation Roadmap:
1) Phase-1 (2024): 10% across-the-board reduction
2) Phase-2 (2025-26): Additional 8% through renewable integration
3) Phase-3 (2027-29): Final 8% via grid modernization

The policy shift stems from Maharashtra's aggressive renewable energy adoption (target: 25GW solar by 2025) and distribution network reforms that have reduced technical losses to 8.7%. Farmers will gain dual benefits through the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0, ensuring 12-hour daytime power supply via decentralized solar microgrids.

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