Telangana government launched the Gruha Jyothi scheme in 2022. Under this scheme, 200 units of electricity per month are provided free of cost to every eligible family. This scheme is expected to benefit over 8 million families in the state.
To be eligible for this scheme, families must meet the following criteria:
- Annual income of the family should not exceed ₹1.5 lakhs.
- The area of the family’s house should not be less than 500 square feet.
- The family’s house should have an electricity connection.
To avail the benefits of the Gruha Jyothi scheme, families must register the details of their home electricity connection with the Telangana Electricity Department. For this registration, families can contact the nearest electricity office.
The objective of the Gruha Jyothi scheme is to provide affordable electricity to the poor in the state of Telangana.
Here are some additional details about the scheme:
- The scheme is funded by the Telangana government.
- The scheme is being implemented by the Telangana Electricity Department.
- Families can apply for the scheme by visiting the nearest electricity office or by submitting an online application.
The Gruha Jyothi scheme is a major initiative by the Telangana government to improve the quality of life of the poor in the state. The scheme is expected to provide much-needed relief to low-income families who are struggling to afford electricity bills.