BENGALURU: Officials in the energy department are closely monitoring power consumption and electricity usage patterns as the list of consumers under the Gruha Jyothi scheme is set to be revised.

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"Electricity consumption has seen a steady growth after the Gruha Jyothi scheme was introduced in 2023," said a senior official from the energy department. "So far, 1.7 crore beneficiaries have ...

The benefit under the 'Gruha Jyothi' scheme is calculated based on average consumption for financial year 2022-23, plus 10 percent additional, but total amounting to less than 200 units.

The official further said the total number of consumers eligible for the Gruha Jyothi scheme is 1,95,35,846 ... which offers zero electricity bill payment if monthly consumption is less than ...