Overview
- Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka told the Assembly that eligible residents can submit new applications or request changes through Praja Palana officials at their MPDO offices.
- The Gruha Jyothi scheme provides up to 200 units of free electricity per month, with 52,82,498 families currently receiving the benefit.
- The state has paid ₹3,593 crore to the electricity department on behalf of beneficiaries, according to the government’s latest disclosure.
- Of the total beneficiaries, 25,35,560 are under the Southern Power Distribution Company and 27,46,938 are under the Northern Power Distribution Company.
- Officials said the program applies to all eligible households regardless of party or community and that it will continue.