With spike in power consumption, Gruha Jyothi list likely to be revised

ENERGY department officials are closely watching the power consumption pattern and consumers' electricity usage pattern.

- BOSKY KHANNA @Bengaluru

This could lead to a revision in the list of consumers availing the Gruha Jyothi scheme.

According to the state government's scheme, consumers are entitled to 200 units of free electricity, with 10 per cent variation in average consumption. With rising temperatures, there is an increase in power consumption which could change zero billing for consumers.