Three power distribution companies of Madhya Pradesh have implemented the State Government’s ambitious Indira Griha Jyoti Yojana in a new form and have started giving its benefits to the consumers. So far 93 lakh 73 thousand 617 consumers have benefited from the scheme.
According to the billing cycle, the number of consumers is expected to increase further from this month. The electricity bills received by the consumers of the state have come down since October.
Energy Minister Priyavrat Singh has informed that 44 lakh 16 thousand 786 consumers have benefitted under Purv Kshetra Vidhyut Vitran Company, 28 lakh 65 thousand 133 under Pashchim Kshetra Vidhyut Vitran Company and 20 lakh 91 thousand 698 consumers under Madhya Kshetra Vidhyut Vitran Company have benefited in the Indira Griha Jyoti Yojana. Electricity bills are constantly being passed on to consumers.
Singh has informed that more than 87 percent consumers have received the benefit of IGJY under Purv Kshetra Vidhyut Vitran Company. About 80 percent of consumers under Pashchim Kshetra Vidhyut Vitran Company and 78 percent under Madhya Kshetra Vidhyut Vitran Company have been benefited.
It is noteworthy that under Indira Griha Jyoti Yojana, an electricity bill of only Rs 100 is being given on consumption of electricity up to 100 units per month. All domestic electricity consumers with monthly consumption up to 150 units of the state are getting the benefit of this scheme.