Gruha Jyothi grabs lion’s share, no relief for escoms

Though the companies under the energy department are reeling under a huge loan burden of close to Rs 91,911 crore cumulatively, the state budget has failed to provide any relief to the sector.

Apart from the funds for the implementation of the ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme, the government has not earmarked any special grants. Funds have only been allocated for the ongoing subsidy programmes.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while acknowledging the burden on the companies, announced that the government will prepare a ‘Vision Document – 2035’.