Telangana spends ₹3,593 crore on Gruha Jyothi Scheme, 52.82 lakh families benefited: Dy CM Bhatti in Assembly

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Saturday revealed that since the Congress party assumed office, the Telangana government has spent Rs 3,593 crore towards electricity bills on behalf of beneficiaries under the Gruha Jyothi scheme, which provides free power up to 200 units to eligible households.

Ensuring dignity for the poor

Addressing the Legislative Assembly, Bhatti Vikramarka said the primary objective of the government is to ensure that poor and marginalized sections of society live with dignity and self-respect.

“As part of this commitment, free electricity up to 200 units is being provided under the Gruha Jyothi scheme, and the scheme will continue in the future,” he said.

Scheme beyond parties and communities

Responding to questions raised by members G. Madhusudan, Nagaraju, Kavampalli Satyanarayana and others, the Deputy Chief Minister clarified that the scheme is being implemented uniformly across the state.

“The benefits are extended to all eligible households, irrespective of political affiliations or communities,” he told the House.

New applications and corrections allowed

Bhatti Vikramarka informed that those who wish to newly apply for the Gruha Jyothi scheme, as well as existing beneficiaries seeking corrections or additions, can approach Praja Palana officials at the MPDO offices.

“Fresh applications can be submitted, and beneficiary details can also be updated through the same offices,” he said.

Congress poll promise honoured

The Deputy Chief Minister said the scheme was implemented immediately after the Congress came to power, fulfilling the assurance given to the people before the elections. “This government has honoured its promises without delay,” he asserted.

Beneficiary numbers across Telangana

Providing statistical details, Bhatti Vikramarka said:

25,35,560 households are beneficiaries in the SPDCL jurisdiction

27,46,938 households are beneficiaries in the NPDCL jurisdiction

Out of 1.15 crore households in the state, 52,82,498 families are currently receiving free electricity up to 200 units under the Gruha Jyothi scheme.

Constituency-wise impact

Highlighting the reach of the scheme, he said thousands of families are benefiting in several constituencies, including:

Asifabad: 45,995 families

Achampet: 40,555 families

Gajwel: 65,862 families

Siddipet: 50,398 families

The Deputy Chief Minister said the Gruha Jyothi scheme has significantly reduced the financial burden on households and has emerged as a major welfare initiative of the Praja Government.