Through the launch of the Atal Graha Jyoti Yojana, the Government of Madhya Pradesh is now collaborating with the Energy Department in an effort to lessen the burden that power bill costs place on home families with lower energy use. For domestic customers that used up to 150 units of power per month, this program provided lower bill rates, making it accessible for the locals.Previously, this program was called the “Indira Graha Jyoti Yojana.”
Benefits
- Reduced Electricity Bills:
- Consumers with monthly electricity consumption of up to 150 units receive a subsidy, significantly reducing their energy expenses.
- Automatic Application:
- Eligible consumers receive the subsidy directly through the billing system, eliminating the need for separate applications.
Eligibility
Criteria for Beneficiaries:
- Residency: The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- Consumer Type: The applicant must be a domestic electricity consumer.
- Consumption Limit: Monthly electricity consumption must not exceed 150 units.
- Approved Load: The applicant must have an approved electricity load of 1 kilowatt.
Application Process
Automatic Enrollment
- No Separate Application Needed: Eligible consumers are automatically enrolled in the scheme.
- Billing System Integration: The subsidy is applied directly to the electricity bills of eligible consumers.
Documents Required
- Proof of Identity: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or any government-issued ID.
- Proof of Address: Electricity bill, ration card, or any other valid address proof.
- Recent Electricity Bill: To verify consumption and approved load.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the “Atal Graha Jyoti Yojana” aim to achieve?
By lowering monthly energy costs, the program seeks to provide home power users financial assistance. - Who is eligible to gain from the plan?
Madhya Pradesh household users that use up to 150 units of electricity per month and have a 1 kilowatt permitted load. - How does the power bill reflect the subsidy?
For qualified customers, the subsidy is immediately applied via the billing system. - Does the subsidy need a second application?
No, qualifying customers do not need to submit a new application in order to get the subsidy. - What happens if a customer uses more than 150 units of electricity?
The incentive under this plan is not available to consumers who purchase more than 150 units per month. - Are business customers eligible for the program?
No, the program is only available to domestic customers. - How can a customer find out whether they qualify?
The authorized load and power usage statistics are used to confirm eligibility, and the subsidy is immediately shown on the electricity bill. - Will the consumer’s bill instantly reflect the subsidy?
Yes, upon verification, the subsidy will appear on the next billing cycle. - What happens if the authorized load is more than one kilowatt?
Customers are not eligible for the program if their allowed load exceeds one kilowatt.