One year of Gruha Jyothi: Consumers happy with savings, but quality power supply remains a concern
5 months, 3 weeks ago

One year of Gruha Jyothi: Consumers happy with savings, but quality power supply remains a concern

The Hindu  

“Our electricity bill used to be ₹150-₹200 every month. Ours is among the few areas in the city which has perpetual power woes.” It has been a year since the Congress government started providing free electricity up to 200 units for domestic consumers in Karnataka under one of their five poll guarantees — the Gruha Jyothi scheme. In the financial year 2023 – 24, around 1.57 crore bills were issued under the Gruha Jyothi scheme across the State every month on an average. Total registrations for Gruha Jyothi: 1.65 crore Average number of zero bills issued in 2023-24 : 1.09 crore Average number of net bills issued in 2023-24 : 48.8 lakh Escoms Registrations Bills issued Bescom 69,22,078 65,31,089 Mescom 16,89,535 15,83,406 Hescom 32,91,784 32,76,127 Gescom 21,54,179 20,69,821 CESC 23,77,071 22,46,388 Quality of supply Despite the savings, consumers complain about the quality of power supply across the State. Only 71% Bescom consumers opt for scheme In the Bescom region, which includes Bengaluru and also accounts for almost 50% of the State’s power distribution system, Gruha Jyothi’s penetration has only been 71%.

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Gruha Jyothi helped 10.5 lakh families in GHMC, says Revanth
3 weeks ago

Gruha Jyothi helped 10.5 lakh families in GHMC, says Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that the Congress government's "Indiramma Palana" has become synonymous with welfare for all. In a post on X, the Chief Minister expressed his satisfaction with the GruhaJyothi scheme, which has positively impacted over 10.52 lakh families withinthe GHMC limits by providing "zero electricity bills" for households thatconsume less than 200 units of electricity …

Over 15.9 lakh consumers benefiting from Gruha Jyothi scheme in MESCOM jurisdiction
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 15.9 lakh consumers benefiting from Gruha Jyothi scheme in MESCOM jurisdiction

The Hindu  

As the Gruha Jyothi scheme of the Karnataka Government launched on August 1, 2023, completed 10 months as on May 31, 2024, as many as 15,90,694 beneficiaries were availing the benefits of the scheme in Mangalore Electricity Supply Company jurisdiction. The scheme was successfully introduced in four revenue districts that were being served by MESCOM, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Shivamogga and …

Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries down by 50,000 in Bengaluru
8 months, 1 week ago

Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries down by 50,000 in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The sweltering heat in Bengaluru has driven up electricity bills this summer. While many consumers have noticed that their electricity consumption has gone up by at least 50 units in the last two months, data from the Energy Department shows that the beneficiaries of Gruha Jyothi scheme in February were fewer by 50,000 when compared to January in the Bangalore …

Industries welcome downward revision in electricity tariff
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Industries welcome downward revision in electricity tariff

The Hindu  

Consumers and industries have welcomed the downward revision of electricity charges by Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission and have described it as ‘’historic’’. The ESCOMs across Karnataka including the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation had sought an upward revision ₹0.35 per unit for domestic consumers besides an increase of ₹0.15 per unit by way of fixed charges ostensibly to meet its revenue …

Priyanka to roll out power, LPG guarantees on February 27
10 months ago

Priyanka to roll out power, LPG guarantees on February 27

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: AICC leader Priyanka Gandhi will launch the Congress government's two guarantees, giving LPG cylinders at Rs 500 a piece to 40 lakh beneficiaries under the Maha Lakshmi scheme and 200 units of free power to 42.07 lakh households under the Gruha Jyothi scheme, on February 27. For the Gruha Jyothi scheme, applications received through Praja Palana having valid food …

Aadhaar must for free electricity scheme in Telangana
10 months ago

Aadhaar must for free electricity scheme in Telangana

The Hindu  

Telangana government has made Aadhar details mandatory to avail of the Gruha Jyothi scheme through which the government plans to provide free electricity up to 200 units to the eligible families. Apart from this other documents like Bank or Post office passbook with photo, Permanent Account Number card, Passport, Ration Card, Voter Identity card, MGNREGA card, Kisan Photo passbook, Driving …

Moving tenants can continue Gruha Jyothi at new address
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Moving tenants can continue Gruha Jyothi at new address

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Tenants who have registered for the Gruha Jyothi scheme and are shifting to a new address can look forward to resuming the scheme at their new residence conveniently. The state government on Wednesday issued orders directing the electricity supply corporations to start the process of providing an opportunity to consumers to de-link their accounts from the Gruha Jyothi scheme, …

Inquiries pouring in for revised Gruha Jyothi scheme in Karnataka
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Inquiries pouring in for revised Gruha Jyothi scheme in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As the state government in the recent cabinet meeting announced a revision in the Gruha Jyothi scheme, the number of inquiries for inclusion has increased. According to officials in the energy department: “As per the new revision, around 25 lakh consumers will benefit in the Bangalore Electricity Supply Corporation Limited limits alone. An evaluation for the rest of the …

Demand Gruha Jyoti, Don’t Pay Power Bills: KTR to People
11 months ago

Demand Gruha Jyoti, Don’t Pay Power Bills: KTR to People

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The BRS on Saturday asked people not to pay the electricity bills that they will receive in February and demanded that the state government immediately implement its Gruha Jyoti scheme, under households will get 200 units of free power. Rama Rao called on people not to pay their electricity bills till the implementation of Gruha Jyoti scheme. Addressing a …

One Crore Register For Gruha Jyoti Scheme in Karnataka
1 year, 5 months ago

One Crore Register For Gruha Jyoti Scheme in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The 'Gruha Jyothi' scheme in Karnataka has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 1 crore consumer registrations. Among them, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company witnessed registrations from 41,14,567 people, while the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation received registrations from 15,35,045 individuals. The Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company recorded a registration count of 10,54,359. The Hubli Electricity Supply Company, the Hukkeri Rural …

Karnataka Govt Launches 'Anna Bhagya', 'Gruha Jyothi' Schemes, 3 Of 5 Poll Guarantees In Place
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka Govt Launches 'Anna Bhagya', 'Gruha Jyothi' Schemes, 3 Of 5 Poll Guarantees In Place

ABP News  

Congress government in Karnataka brought launched two more schemes of his five election guarantees - ‘Anna Bhagya’ and ‘Gruha Jyothi’ on Saturday. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said payment of money to beneficiaries under the Anna Bhagya scheme for this month is likely to begin after July 10. However, he said the Gruha Jyothi scheme came into effect from Saturday and …

Gruha Jyothi applicable to new houses, new tenants
1 year, 6 months ago

Gruha Jyothi applicable to new houses, new tenants

The Hindu  

June 12, 2023 09:19 pm | Updated 09:19 pm IST - Bengaluru Those who have moved into new houses or shifted to rented houses less than 12 months ago will also be eligible for the Gruha Jyothi scheme, Energy Minister K.J. Soon after the government announced the Gruha Jyothi scheme, which provides free power to households of up to 200 …

Karnataka to launch two of its poll-promised schemes in August: CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka to launch two of its poll-promised schemes in August: CM Siddaramaiah

Firstpost  

The announcement came after Siddaramaiah held a high-level meeting with senior government officials today to discuss the implementation of both the schemes which were part of Congress’ poll promises Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Thursday that his party’s free electricity scheme called ‘Gruha Jyoti’ will be launched on 1 August while the scheme to provide Rs 2,000 assistance to …

‘What a fraud’: BJP trains guns at Karnataka's Congress govt over free power scheme after electricity tariff hike
1 year, 6 months ago

‘What a fraud’: BJP trains guns at Karnataka's Congress govt over free power scheme after electricity tariff hike

Firstpost  

A day after Karnataka government rolled out the ‘Gruha Jyoti’ free electricity scheme, the BJP on Tuesday lashed out at the Siddaramaiah government for making the people feel hard done by raising the power tariffs in the state A day after the Karnataka government rolled out the ‘Gruha Jyoti’ free electricity scheme, one of the five poll guarantees that the …

Karnataka government releases guidelines for free electricity scheme in state
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka government releases guidelines for free electricity scheme in state

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, the Karnataka government issued guidelines to avail free electricity under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. Karnataka government issues guidelines to avail free electricity under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. The guidelines include Gruha Jyothi scheme is only for residential usage, not applicable for commercial usage; During billing, extra usage bills will be given to customers excluding free units under the …

Gruha Jyothi scheme: How to get 200 units of free power in Karnataka
1 year, 6 months ago

Gruha Jyothi scheme: How to get 200 units of free power in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Putting an end to all confusion over the Gruha Jyothi scheme, the State government on Monday announced that all the consumers who consume lesser electricity units than the eligible average, will get a zero-electricity bill. The government also said that the existing Bhagya Jyothi, Kuteera Jyothi and Amrutha Jyothi schemes would be merged with the Gruha Jyothi scheme. The tenants …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces timeline for implementing ‘five-guarantees’
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces timeline for implementing ‘five-guarantees’

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that the ‘five guarantees’ promised by Congress during its election campaign will be implemented in the present financial year. “200 units of electricity will be given for free…Consumers who haven't paid their bills till July will have to pay,” the Chief Minister said. The 'Gruha Lakshmi' guarantee under which the Congress promised to …

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