In Karnataka, electricity distribution is managed by several companies known as Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOMs). Let's evaluate each entity listed:
A. HESCOM (Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited):
Responsible for power distribution in the districts of Dharwad, Gadag, Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Uttara Kannada, Haveri, and Belagavi.
B. KPTCL (Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited):
Handles electricity transmission and manages the transmission network across Karnataka. It is not directly involved in electricity distribution.
C. CESCOM (Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited):
Provides electricity to the districts of Mysuru, Chamarajanagara, Mandya, Hassan, and Kodagu.
D. KPCL (Karnataka Power Corporation Limited):
Focuses on power generation through various sources like hydro, thermal, and renewable energy. It does not handle electricity distribution.
E. KAVIKA (Karnataka Vidyuth Karkhane Limited):
Manufactures electrical equipment such as transformers and is not involved in electricity distribution.
Conclusion:
Among the listed entities, HESCOM and CESCOM are directly responsible for electricity distribution in Karnataka.
Answer: (2) Only two are correct
