The Congress government’s flagship electricity scheme – Gruha Jyothi – is expected to benefit 2.14 crore (out of 2.16 crore) domestic consumers across Karnataka. Energy Minister K. J. George said the average consumption of these consumers is found to be around 53 units per month, per meter. Around ₹13,000 crore would be required by the government to fulfil the promise of 200 units of power for free.
Speaking to mediapersons in Bengaluru on Wednesday, June 7, the Minister said that the registration process for the scheme on Seva Sindhu portal will begin on June 15 and the window to apply for this year will close on July 5.
