Karnataka To Review Free Power Scheme, Door-To-Door Verification From Tomorrow
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Why in news
Karnataka's Energy Department is initiating a door-to-door verification drive for the Gruha Jyothi Yojane to ensure eligibility and prevent leakage in the free power scheme.
Background
The Gruha Jyothi Yojane is a Karnataka state government initiative providing free electricity to eligible households. The verification drive involves five major electricity boards: BESCOM, MESCOM, HESCOM, GESCOM, and CESC using mobile applications and declaration forms.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeGruha Jyothi Yojane: A Karnataka state government scheme providing free electricity to eligible households.
- BodyBESCOM, MESCOM, HESCOM, GESCOM, and CESC: State-run electricity distribution companies in Karnataka.
- FactVerification process involves mandatory door-to-door visits using mobile applications and declaration forms.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in implementing large-scale subsidy schemes in India and suggest measures to ensure targeted delivery and prevent fiscal leakage.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Risk of ghost beneficiaries and inflated demand due to inaccurate household data.
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing the high fiscal burden of universal subsidies against the need for targeted welfare.
- Administrative bottleneck: Logistical hurdles in conducting manual door-to-door verification across diverse rural and urban terrains.
Keywords: Targeted delivery · Fiscal leakage · Beneficiary verification · Subsidy management · Public service delivery
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