Over 10 lakh consumers issued Zero bills in Telangana

More than 10 lakh consumers in the State have been issued ‘zero’ electricity bills as part of the Gruha Jyothi scheme so far. The power utilities have started issuing zero bills since March 1 as part of the scheme, which was launched by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on February 27. The beneficiaries of this scheme are eligible for free electricity for up to 200 units.

According to power officials, till March 5, about



2.5 lakh customers of the Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSNPDCL) and 7.5 lakh customers of the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL) have been issued zero bills.

The State government has asked the power utilities to complete the issuance of zero bills to all the beneficiaries before the Election Commission of India issues a notification for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.