Karnataka government has launched (18th June 2023) a free power scheme named 'Gruha Jyothi scheme' for providing free electricity up to 200 units a month.
* Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also stated that the scheme also extends to tenants living on rent if their electricity consumption matches the scheme's criteria.
* The beneficiaries will get a ‘zero bill’ starting August 1 if usage is within their entitlement.
* The Gruha Jyothi scheme is part of the Congress government's five poll promises..
Source : Moneycontrol
