KSEB reopens ₹50,000 concession for BPL applicants to shift power lines until 2027

Why in news

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) reopened a ₹50,000 concession for BPL applicants to shift power lines under the LIFE Mission housing scheme until 2027.

Background

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) provides a concession of up to ₹50,000 for shifting power lines for BPL applicants. The scheme covers beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-LIFE (PMAY-LIFE) and includes family members on the same ration card.

Facts for Prelims

• SchemeLIFE Mission: A housing scheme in Kerala providing housing for the poor.
• FactConcession amount: Up to ₹50,000 for shifting power lines.
• FactValidity: The scheme is reopened until March 31, 2027.
• BodyKSEB: Kerala State Electricity Board is the state-owned electricity utility.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how targeted subsidies and infrastructure concessions can improve the quality of life for the Below Poverty Line (BPL) population in rural and urban housing schemes.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Inclusivity of housing schemes
• Infrastructure accessibility
• Fiscal feasibility of subsidies

Keywords: Social welfare · Infrastructure development · Targeted subsidy · Housing for all

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