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- Karnataka's Gruha Jyothi free electricity subsidy scheme is undergoing a verification drive, with 53.1% of required beneficiaries verified under the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation, which covers Mysuru, Mandya, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar and Hassan districts.
- Of the 20.13 lakh beneficiaries needing data collection, 10.67 lakh have been verified, and the state-wide figure is 62%.
- The verification was initiated after complaints that some beneficiaries were using subsidised connections for commercial purposes.
- Beneficiaries have until August 31, 2026, to complete the process and should keep documents like Aadhaar, Voter ID and ration card ready for CESC personnel.
What to watch next
- Progress of verification in CESC's jurisdiction towards the August 31, 2026 deadline, especially Hassan and Mysuru districts which are lagging.
- Action taken against beneficiaries found using subsidised connections for commercial purposes.
- Any further clarification on the deadline amid reported confusion and misinformation.
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