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Under the previous scheme, consumers were getting a subsidy of Rs 1,80,000 per KW for 1 KW to 3 KW and an additional Rs 9,000 per KW for above 3 KW up to 10 KW. Residents Welfare Associations (RWA) could also avail subsidy up to 500 KW at the rate of Rs 9,000 per KW. The new Yojana, however, makes no mention of subsidies for RWAs.
The electricity department has issued a special notice to give further clarification regarding 'Gruha Jyothi' scheme which gives up to 200 units of free electricity to residents of Karnataka.
The Karnataka government's 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, which was to provide financial assistance to women heads of households, has been put on hold until further notice.
The state government has taken various initiatives, including de-siltation of drains and river channels using modern technology to make the city flood-free.