Who is eligible for Gruha Jyothi Scheme in Karnataka?

• The Gruha Jyothi scheme in Karnataka aims to raise the living conditions of residents. When citizens use electricity up to 200 units per month, they are exempted from paying the electricity bill, saving about Rs.1,000 each month.

The Karnataka State Government announced the implementation of the "Gruha Jyothi scheme" to improve the welfare of residents by providing free electricity Karnataka state residing citizens. 

The primary goal of the Karnataka Gruha Jyothi scheme 2023, is to lower electricity costs by offering citizens of the state free electricity for up to 200 units.  According to the government, the existing Kuteera Jyothi, Amrutha Jyothi, and Bhagya Jyothi programmes would be merged with the Gruha Jyothi scheme.

Gruha Jyothi Scheme eligibility:

• Only residents of Karnataka State are eligible to apply for this programme. 

• Only connections to domestic, resident households are permitted.

• Only one electric meter connection will qualify a homeowner for the scheme benefit.

• tenants are eligible for the benefit even if the meter is in the name of the homeowner. 

• Non-residents who live in Karnataka are also eligible to benefit from this scheme.

• It is necessary to link the Aadhaar card to the account/consumer ID associated with the power bill.

• Citizens will be eligible for the Gruha Jyothi plan regardless of any outstanding debt as long as they pay it off by September 30. They will lose their eligibility for the programme if the dues are not paid.

Gruha Jyothi Scheme how to apply?

The Gruha Jyothi Scheme in Karnataka application process was opened on the Seva Sindhu portal on June 18. The steps to apply for this programme are as follows:

• For the Gruha Jyothi scheme registration, you will need to visit the

  Seva Sindhu portal

• Select the Gruha Jyoti scheme icon.

• Fill out the application form's required fields, tick the declaration box, and click on the "Submit" button.

For those interested in applying for the Gruha Jyoti Scheme, the government has established a special website. The Gruha Jyothi Scheme application link is

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The Gruha Jyoti Scheme application form can be obtained by visiting the nearby Bangalore One, Karnataka One, or Grama One Centres.

• Aadhaar card

• Electricity bill

• Consumer ID or account ID on the electricity bills

• Rental agreement (In case of tenants and non-residents residing in Karnataka)

All citizens, regardless of caste or residence status, would receive free electricity Karnataka. With free power available for up to 200 units, everyone living in Karnataka—including tenants and residents from neighbouring states—can reduce their electricity costs and save money. 

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