<h1>West Bengal Power Minister Commits to Continuous Quality Power with Rs 4,116 Crore Budget, Expands 'Hasir Alo' Scheme</h1> West Bengal's Power Minister announced the government's commitment to providing continuous quality power across the state, proposing a budget of over Rs 4,116 crore for the power sector. The 'Hasir Alo' scheme, introduced in 2020, offers free electricity to lifeline domestic consumers, benefiting around 40 lakh consumers annually at a cost of Rs 200 crore. To accommodate the growing consumer base and industrial demands, a 2x800 MW thermal plant project has been awarded to JSW Energy Ltd in Salboni. The Assembly approved the budget proposal by voice vote.