The government plans to introduce the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 during the Budget session, aiming to address financial losses in power distribution companies, lack of competition, and cross-subsidy issues. While the Bill seeks to promote cost-reflective tariffs and enhance industrial competitiveness, concerns have been raised by farmers, particularly in Punjab, about potential cost increases. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar stated that subsidies for priority consumers like farmers would continue, ensuring no cost escalation for them and maintaining economic competitiveness.