Citizens asked to pay electricity bills digitally
Summary
Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has urged citizens to pay electricity bills through digital platforms, saying it will save time, transportation costs and public resources. He said around 73 per cent of customers still use physical counters, costing about Rs. 597.9 million a year to operate.
Key Points
- Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has asked citizens to switch to digital payment methods for electricity bills.
- Around 73 per cent of electricity customers still pay at physical counters, and operating those counters costs about Rs. 597.9 million annually.
- Shrestha said digital payments would reduce cash handling, improve financial transparency and free staff for other services.
- He appealed to citizens to teach family members, senior citizens and neighbours how to use digital payment services.
