Greater Noida Farmers Protest Inflated Electricity Bills and Subsidy Issues
What happened
Farmers in Greater Noida met with officials from Noida Power Company Limited on October 1, 2026, to address utility concerns. Farmers reported receiving inflated electricity bills, ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000, compared to the usual Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000. They also complained that the utility company was not providing the required subsidy for 5-kilowatt connections or for tubewell connections.
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Why it matters
The dispute involves the failure of the utility company to provide promised subsidies and stable service to farmers in Greater Noida. The farmers set a one-month deadline for the resolution of these issues, warning of protests if the problems are not addressed.
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Who's involved
- Krishna NagarRepresentative leader of farmers in Greater Noida
- Greater NoidaCity where the farmers and officials met
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The entities involved
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Krishna Nagar
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Greater Noida
city in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India