Saral Bijli Bill Scheme: The state’s Department of Energy has launched the Saral Bijli Bill Scheme. The scheme will provide free domestic electricity connections to registered workers and construction workers. No fees will be required for them to obtain an electricity connection.
Registered workers and construction workers will have to pay only 200 rupees per month for electricity under the Saral Bijli Bill Scheme. The state government has set a fixed electricity bill to prevent workers from incurring excessive electricity usage costs.
Overview of the Saral Bijli Bill Scheme
| Scheme Name | Saral Bijli Bill Scheme |
| Launched by | The State of Madhya Pradesh Department of Energy |
| Benefits | Registered workers and construction workers will be required to pay only Rs. 200 per month for electricity consumption. |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | cmhelpline.mp.gov.in |
Features of the Saral Bijli Bill Scheme
Some of the most important features of this scheme are:
- The scheme provides free electricity to poor people of the state.
- The scheme sees to it that the poor people can have an electricity supply as part of their living without incurring much expenditure.
- The scheme allows the use of electrical appliances such as fans, televisions, and bulbs.
- The bill payment applicable for this scheme is Rs. 200. If the bill amount is less than that. The amount will be considered a subsidy and paid for by the government.
Who is eligible for the Saral Bijli Bill Scheme?
- The individual should be a resident of the state.
- The applicant should be a registered labourer under the Mukhyamantri Mazdoor Kalyan Yojana (2018).
- The applicant should be a registered construction worker.
- Every applicant has to have a meter reading in the house, and the amount payable will be calculated using it.
- The household where electricity has been stopped due to non-payment of the bill can also apply for this scheme.
Documents Required for Saral Bijli Bill Scheme
- Domicile certificate
- Identification documents
- Electricity bill
- Below Poverty Line Certificate
- Labour certificate
The application process for the Saral Bijli Bill Scheme is as follows
To avail the benefits of the Madhya Pradesh Saral Bijli Bill Scheme, one has to apply in offline mode. The application process is as follows:
- The benefits of this scheme will be given to workers registered under the Chief Minister’s Labour Welfare (Sambal) Scheme 2018.
- Construction workers are provided with free household electricity connections.
- For this, eligible customers only have to pay Rs 200 per month.
- Every month, beneficiaries have to pay Rs 200 for electricity consumption.
Benefits of the Saral Bijli Bill Scheme
- Eligible registered labourers and construction workers receive household electricity without any connection charges.
- The beneficiary has to pay only 200 rupees per month for electricity expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who can apply for the Saral Bijli Bill Scheme?
Registered labourers and construction workers under the Mukhyamantri Mazdoor Kalyan Yojana (2018) can apply.
Who Implements the Saral Bijli Bill Scheme?
The scheme was implemented by the Energy Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
What is the main benefit of the Saral Bijli Bill Scheme?
The main benefit of a free domestic electricity connection is a fixed electricity bill of Rs. 200 per month.