Energy dept makes adding new Revenue Register number easier to avail Gruha Jyoti scheme
Bengaluru, Aug 6: The Energy Department in Karnataka on Tuesday said that one can delink their old Revenue Register number to add a new one to continue the benefits of the Gruha Jyoti scheme.
On the completion of one year of the Gruha Jyoti scheme offering free electricity up to 200 units by domestic users, the department said this benefit of delinking and adding a new Revenue Register (RR) number is part of its commitment to provide uninterrupted support to all its beneficiaries.
The scheme is one of the five poll guarantees of the ruling Congress in Karnataka.
"The Energy Department has announced that residents who move to new homes, whether renting or for other reasons, can now effortlessly delink their old account number and link their new RR number. This update ensures that you can continue to enjoy the benefits of the Gruha Jyoti scheme without interruption, making your transition smoother and more confident," the department said in a statement.
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One can delink and add new RR number by visiting the Seva Sindhu Gruha Jyoti Delink portal to continue receiving the benefits of the scheme after relocating or making changes.
The Energy Minister K J George said there are 1.56 crore households in Karnataka getting the benefits of the scheme.
From August 2023 to June 2024, the Energy Department received a subsidy of Rs 8,239.00 crore from the government of Karnataka, he added.
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By-election result not a mandate for the government: Basavaraja Bommai
Bengaluru: The results of the by-elections in three constituencies do not represent a mandate for the state government, said MP Basavaraja Bommai, adding that ruling party MLAs are dissatisfied with the lack of development in the state.
Speaking to the media at the BJP office on Tuesday, he stated that by-elections typically favor the ruling government. "When we were in power, we won 13 out of 17 by-elections. The Congress should not assume that this is a verdict in their favor," he remarked.
Bommai emphasized that these results are confined to the constituencies where the by-elections were held. He also accused the state government of poorly implementing its guarantee schemes without adequate financial preparation, claiming that the schemes are being halted due to financial strain.
He alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's government has borrowed over ₹1 lakh crore, leading to difficulties in financial management. Bommai pointed out that the state government is yet to release over ₹2,000 crore to local bodies, including village panchayats, as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission.
"Anganwadi workers and contract workers are not receiving their salaries, and contractors are refusing to take up work due to non-release of funds, even after tenders have been floated," he added.
Responding to questions about internal dissent within the BJP, Bommai denied any significant issues, stating, "There is no dissent in the BJP. Everyone is committed to the party. There may be differing opinions on some matters, but I am confident that everything will be resolved within a month." He also noted that a motivated BJP team is actively working for the party.
