The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has announced the commencement of the two month application period for renewed electricity subsidies.
In an announcement made on February 9, the NSPA stated that the period for submission of forms will run from February 10 to April 9.
The forms are to be submitted to the NSPA desk in Faashana Maalam of Dharubaaruge in Malé and island council offices in other regions.
The NSPA recently revealed that the criteria for state provided electricity subsidies is under review to ensure subsidies are granted in a proportional and fair manner, as “the wealthy and the poor are now being the same subsidies”.
