Government of karnataka has increased the limit of free electricity units for Bhagya Jyoti, Kutira Jyoti and amar Jyoti schemes. There was a limit of 18 units for Bhagya jyothi and Kutira jyothi in the state. Our government had earlier increased it to 40 units. chief minister Siddaramaiah said that now after Griha Jyoti, Bhagya Jyoti, Kutira Jyoti and amrita Jyoti have been included under Griha Jyoti scheme and it has been decided to provide free electricity to 58 units.
He was addressing a press conference after the Energy Department's progress review meeting held at Vidhansouda on Monday. Till now there was a limit of 40 units for Bhagya jyothi and Kutira jyothi in the state. It is now decided to give it free for 58 units. 389.66 crores were outstanding under Bhagya Jyoti, Kutira Jyoti and amrita Jyoti schemes. Thus, it was difficult to give free under Griha Jyoti. Hence the due amount is being waived off at one time. He said that there is no need to pay any more arrears.
7 hours of three-phase electricity for farmers' pump sets: There is a shortage of electricity in the state, and in this context, we announced the provision of 7 hours of electricity to irrigation pump sets. Some people said that 5 hours of continuous three-phase power supply is enough. For that, instructions were given to provide electricity in 3 phase for 5 hours. Farmers of Raichur, Koppala, Bellary and Yadgiri met and requested that 5 hours supply of electricity is not enough because of paddy cultivation, 7 hours should be provided. As sugarcane and paddy have been harvested, it has been notified that electricity will be provided for 7 hours in this part. He said that it is possible to provide 7 hours of electricity for 5 hours which was given to other parts.
Increase in electricity generation in the state to 3,200 megawatts: There are thermal units in Raichur and Bellary and we are generating electricity through thermal, hydroelectric and solar power in the state. The thermal unit is generating 1,000 mega watt. Around 2,400 to 3,200 MW, power generation has increased. 450 MW has been generated due to sugarcane milling and co-generation. 150 MW will be saved for karnataka at Kudlagi and more power will be available as it is being purchased. So from today we are providing 7 hour electricity to the pumpsets. Power cuts are not being made for industries and households. The government has given the electricity subsidy for the pumpsets. He said that Rs 13,100 crore has been provided in the budget.
Free electricity for schools and colleges: It was decided in the meeting that the government will bear the cost of electricity and water as announced on november 1 for government primary schools and junior colleges. This decision has been taken on the basis that rain will not come until the next monsoon. Calculated up to the end of July. There is no proposal before the government to invest 2000 in the Chit Fund of the Grilahakshmi Yojana. women are being given Rs.2000 through DBT and assured that this will be continued. Agreement with UP, punjab for power supply: Power purchase amount How much power will we buy? It depends on 70% thermal electricity is being produced. Up to 1,000 units of electricity are being procured from outside. electricity is generated by using a mixture of local and imported coal. We have an exchange system between Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Get it now and we'll pay them back by June. He said that he did not buy electricity from any private person.
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