Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launches Gruha Jyothi Scheme

Current Context: The Gruha Jyothi scheme is a special government program that was launched by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, on 5 June 2023.

• The scheme aims to provide free electricity to households that consume up to 200 units per month, regardless of their caste or residence status.
• The scheme is expected to benefit about 1.2 crore families in the state and save them around Rs. 1,000 per month on their electricity bills.
• Siddaramaiah is an Indian politician who belongs to the Indian National Congress and is serving as the 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka since 2023.
• He has been a member of various Janata Parivar factions for several years before joining the Congress in 2005.He is known for his pro-poor and pro-farmer policies and his support for the Kannada language and culture.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the scheme that provides free electricity to households in Karnataka?
a. Gruha Jyothi
b. Ujala
c. Saubhagya
d. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana