The Latest Breaking News from Gruha Jyothi

Hundreds of applicants queue up at Bangalore One centres as registration for Gruha Lakshmi begins

Disorderly lines of people extending beyond the centre’s premises with elderly women and middle-aged women carrying children populated the Kasturi Nagar Bangalore One centre where many had gathered for the registration of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Gruha Jyothi: Consumers in confusion over implementation of scheme as bills count consumption in July

Consumers in Bengaluru angry over Bescom bills including July days in June billing period, despite Gruha Jyothi scheme announced for Aug. Bills higher than usual, some yet to pay, others worry about refunds. Bescom officials unsure of next steps, awaiting order/clarification.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Kuteera Jyothi beneficiaries to receive 53 units free and those under Amrutha Jyothi scheme will get 75 units of free power under Gruha Jyothi in Karnataka

Before the Gruha Jyothi scheme was announced by the Congress government in Karnataka, households covered under Kuteera Jyothi had been receiving 40 units of free electricity every month.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

CM Siddaramaiah to convene meeting to discuss MSME problems

Refuting allegations that the electricity tariff hike has been effected to fund Gruha Jyothi scheme, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday promised to convene a separate meeting to discuss the problems of MSME sector in the State.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Gruha Jyothi registrations cross 12 lakh on Day 4

The total number of registrations for Gruha Jyothi scheme touched 12,51,578 on Wednesday, the fourth day since registration started.

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

8 lakh register for Gruha Jyothi scheme in Karnataka

Gruha Jyoti is a scheme of the Congress government in which households in Karnataka can avail 200 units of free power.

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

BJP workers protest against ‘confusion’ over implementation of guarantee schemes

BJP workers held a demonstration against the “confusion” prevailing in Karnataka over the implementation of the guarantee schemes by the Congress government.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Gruha Jyothi applications go up to 1,61,958 on second day of registration

As more people were able to access the portal to apply for Gruha Jyothi scheme on Monday, the number of those who registered on the platform doubled to 1,61, 958 (up until 5.30 p.m) from Sunday’s total of 55,000. A total of 1,06,958 consumers registered on Monday.

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

Gruha Jyothi registration postponed to June 18

The launch of registration for the Gruha Jyothi scheme, which was scheduled to begin on June 15, Thursday, has now been postponed to June 18.

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

Sweltering heat drove up power demand to 7,800 MW in April

Amidst concerns that the demand will shoot up further once the Gruha Jyothi scheme kicks in, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has expressed confidence in handling the demand efficiently. This year, the power utility efficiently managed a peak demand of 7,800 Mega Watts (MW) on April 23 without glitches, they…

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023