Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu told the Legislative Assembly that the government aimed to ensure dignity and self-respect for poor and marginalised sections. As part of this effort, he said the government provided free electricity up to 200 units under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. He added that the scheme would continue in the future.
Replying to questions from members G. Madhusudan, Nagaraju, Kavampalli Satyanarayana, and others, Bhatti Vikramarka clarified that the Gruha Jyothi scheme covered all eligible beneficiaries. He stressed that the scheme applied across the state, regardless of political parties or communities.
Gruha Jyothi scheme open to all eligible households
Meanwhile, Bhatti Vikramarka said new applicants could approach Praja Palana officials at MPDO offices. He explained that applicants could submit fresh requests, while existing beneficiaries could update or modify their details.
Further, he said the Congress government implemented the Gruha Jyothi scheme immediately after coming to power. According to him, the move honoured the assurance given to people before the elections.
Under the scheme, 25,35,560 beneficiaries came under the SPDCL jurisdiction, while 27,46,938 fell under NPDCL. Overall, the state had 1.15 crore households, of which 52,82,498 families received free power up to 200 units.
So far, the government paid ₹3,593 crore on behalf of Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries. In addition, 45,995 families in Asifabad, 40,555 in Achampet, 65,862 in Gajwel, and 50,398 in Siddipet benefited from the scheme.