Over 51 lakh consumers register for Karnataka govt's free electricity scheme
Bengaluru, Jun 25: The Karnataka government on Sunday said registrations for the flagship 'Gruha Jyothi' scheme, offering up to 200 units of free electricity to households, has crossed 51 lakhs since the enrolment process began.
A total of 51,17,692 consumers have registered for the scheme as on June 25 (Sunday), the Energy Department said in a release.
Technical glitches had made it difficult for the public to register for the scheme on the online portal last week.
Consumers can register without any fee at any electricity office, Nadakacheri (government website) or from their own computer/laptop/desktop/mobile phone by visiting Seva Sindhu portal at https:evasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in.
The department has requested the consumers not to fall prey to any other fake or illegal websites regarding the scheme.
Also, for registration at Bengaluru One, Karnataka One, Grama One and Grama Panchayats, one has to pay a specified service charge only, it said, adding if an official puts forth any illegal demand for extra money, then consumers may intimate the 24x7 helpline 1912.
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To ensure ease of registration, the E-Governance Department has provided a separate registration link for 2,000 electricity offices in the state and this initiative has garnered overwhelming response from the public, the release added.
The Congress rode to victory in the Karnataka Assembly election on the back of five poll guarantees made to the people of the state.
These are 200 units of free power to all households (Gruha Jyoti), Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family (Gruha Lakshmi), 10 kilograms of rice free to every member of a BPL household (Anna Bhagya), Rs 3,000 every month for unemployed graduate youth and Rs 1,500 for unemployed diploma holders (both in the age group of 18-25) for two years (Yuva Nidhi), and free travel for women in public transport buses (Shakti).
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BESCOM to organise EV expo for Secretariat employees in Jan 2025
Bengaluru (PTI): To encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EV), Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) announced on Friday that a special EV fair will be organised for the Secretariat employees in January 2025.
During a meeting at the BESCOM office, Managing Director Mahantesh Bilagi said, "The fair is being organised following a directive of Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh and will be conducted under the supervision of Energy Minister K J George and Additional Chief Secretary of the Energy Department Gaurav Gupta."
According to him, the event aims to educate attendees about the benefits of environmentally friendly EVs and to encourage the adoption of two-wheeled EVs.
"During the fair, dealer discounts to government employees, particularly those in the Secretariat will also be offered. There will also be opportunities for practical demonstrations of the vehicles at the exhibition site," added Bilagi.
He said the Secretariat employees will also benefit from no down payment and low-interest loans to purchase the EV vehicles.
"EV companies are eager to participate and the sales will extend beyond the exhibition, continuing in the future," the Managing Director said.
The state, particularly Bengaluru, has the highest electric vehicle (EV) users, said Bilagi, adding that to support this, the Energy Department has provided essential infrastructure.
"BESCOM's efforts in promoting EV usage have been recognised with the 'Charge India 2024 Excellence' award. This award is a testament to our commitment to establishing excellent charging facilities. Karnataka has the country's most public electric vehicle charging stations, with a total of 5,765 stations, of which 4,462 are located in the Bengaluru Urban district," said Bilagi.
The Secretariat Employees' Association president Ramesh Sanga and other office-bearers, BESCOM Technical Director H J Ramesh as well as senior officials attended the meeting.
