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Difficulty: MediumState-Specific Current Events, Welfare Schemes, and Policies

Under the flagship welfare guarantees in Telangana, the state government launched the 'Gruha Jyothi Scheme' to provide subsidized power to economically weaker households. Which of the following statements accurately describe the provisions and eligibility criteria of this scheme?

  1. Eligible domestic households receive up to 200 units of free electricity every month.Answer
  2. Beneficiaries must possess an active Food Security Card (White Ration Card) to avail of the financial subsidy.Answer
  3. C
    The subsidy applies uniformly to commercial establishments and small retail shops having a connected load of less than 2 kW.
  4. D
    The scheme is centrally sponsored and financed under a 60:40 fund-sharing pattern between the Union Ministry of Power and the State Government.

Answer

The statements specifying the provision of up to 200 units of free monthly domestic electricity and the requirement of an active Food Security Card (White Ration Card) are both correct.
The correct statements identify that the Gruha Jyothi scheme provides up to 200 units of free domestic electricity per month and requires an active Food Security Card (White Ration Card) for beneficiary verification.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the core entitlement and monthly consumption ceiling under the scheme.
The initiative guarantees zero-charge domestic power up to 200 units per month to eligible households.
To assess whether the benefit quota and target consumer segment are accurately defined.
2
Verify the beneficiary identification document and socioeconomic eligibility requirements.
Possession of a state-issued White Ration Card (Food Security Card) is required to authenticate household eligibility.
To evaluate whether targeting parameters conform to state guidelines.
3
Examine the scope of consumer coverage and fiscal funding structure.
Commercial premises are excluded, and the scheme is entirely funded by the state exchequer rather than through a central funding ratio.
To rule out misconceptions regarding commercial coverage and central sponsorship.

Key Concept

State Welfare Scheme Targeting and Operational Guidelines
Estimated Time:1m 15s
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State-Specific Current Events, Welfare Schemes, and Policies

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