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The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024

Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries down by 50,000 in Bengaluru in February 2024 as heat drives up consumption

Sweltering heat in Bengaluru drives up electricity bills, impacting Gruha Jyothi scheme beneficiaries and consumption patterns.

The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024

Industries welcome downward revision in electricity tariff

KERC lowers electricity charges in Karnataka, benefiting consumers and industries, historic decision welcomed by stakeholders.

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024

CESC asks Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries to clear dues by Sept. 30

The executive engineer of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) N.R. Mohalla division in Mysuru has set September 30 as the deadline for Gruha Jyothi scheme beneficiaries to clear their outstanding dues to continue availing the benefits of the scheme.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

‘Eligible consumers can still apply for Gruha Jyothi’

The Karnataka government has not given a cut-off date for applying for the Congress’s flagship Gruha Jyothi scheme and eligible consumers can still apply for it, said Minister for Energy K.J. George on Monday.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Bescom bills to be dearer by ₹1.15 per unit in September

Bescom consumers to pay ₹1.15/unit more in Sep bills due to FPPCA revision. Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries exempt. KERC allowed Bescom to recover FPPCA of 51 paise/unit in Jul-Sep & 50 paise/unit in Oct-Dec. Variations in fuel/power purchase costs led to 115 paise/unit hike in Aug bills. Oct bills to have…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Gruha Lakshmi is a boon against skyrocketing prices, says Minister

BJP held responsible for impoverishment of majority of people in India; Congress govt. in Karnataka launches Gruha Lakshmi scheme to provide ₹2,000/month to every woman head of family; Praja Dhwani Yatra to understand people's concerns; Shakti, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Jyothi schemes also launched to help people hit by rising prices.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

1.33 crore women enrolled, Gruha Lakshmi is one of India’s biggest schemes, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Around one lakh persons are expected to attend the launch the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, by Congress president Mallikarjuna Kharge, in Mysuru on August 30.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

23,244 consumers benefit from Gruha Jyothi in Yadgir in July

As many as 23,244 consumers received benefits under Gruha Jyothi scheme in July in Yadgir district as they received zero-value electricity bills for the month.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

77th Independence Day: Mahadevappa highlights Karnataka govt.’s programmes for Mysuru

On India's 77th Independence Day, Minister H.C. Mahadevappa paid tribute to freedom fighters and highlighted Karnataka govt's programmes for Mysuru district. He recalled Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Gokhale, Tilak, Bose, Azad and Ambedkar's role in the struggle, and the contribution of freedom fighters from Karnataka. Govt schemes like Shakti, Gruha…

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023