representative image Bhopal: resident of illegal colonies Now you can avail the benefits yourself permanent power connection by paying infrastructure costs In installments.
Till now, residents of such colonies had to pay in advance to get permanent electricity connections. These costs are generally high and thus prevent consumers from taking advantage of a permanent connection.
The state government has launched Sugam Vidyut (Facilitation) Scheme, 2024 for this purpose. Energy Minister Pradyuman Singh Tomar said that this scheme made to solve the problems of the residents of these colonies will remain effective for two years. Under the specified terms of the scheme, the infrastructure cost can be paid in instalments. After review, the possibility of taking the scheme forward will be considered.
As per the provisions of the scheme, consumers eligible to avail benefits under the scheme include new applicants who are residents of decluttered, undeclared illegal colonies and colonies which are not registered with RERA, and who desire to have necessary electrical infrastructure. Keep. Made by power distribution companies but unable to pay the estimated cost outright.
This scheme is applicable only to individual applicants and group of applicants. Official sources said housing societies, builders and colonizers will not be eligible.
As per the provisions of the scheme, applicants or groups of applicants have to make an advance payment of at least 25% of the amount specified along with the application. The remaining amount can be paid along with interest along with the monthly bill after the connection is activated. Payment can be made for a maximum period of two years.
