<p> The government has allocated Rs 14,094 crore to the energy sector to boost power generation and to light up rural areas of Karnataka.<br /><br /></p>.<p>With an eye on elections, the government has increased the power consumption under Bhagya Jyothi Scheme — free electricity supply — to 40 units from 18 units. For the first time, the department has planned to create model electricity villages across the state. “We have asked the MLAs of all constituencies to submit a list of five villages in their constituencies. These villages will be provided streetlights and electricity supply on a par with urban areas ” said Energy minister D K Shivakumar. <br /></p>
<p> The government has allocated Rs 14,094 crore to the energy sector to boost power generation and to light up rural areas of Karnataka.<br /><br /></p>.<p>With an eye on elections, the government has increased the power consumption under Bhagya Jyothi Scheme — free electricity supply — to 40 units from 18 units. For the first time, the department has planned to create model electricity villages across the state. “We have asked the MLAs of all constituencies to submit a list of five villages in their constituencies. These villages will be provided streetlights and electricity supply on a par with urban areas ” said Energy minister D K Shivakumar. <br /></p>
