Gruha Jyothi Scheme Karnataka: Free Electricity up to 200 Units
Quick Summary
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Gruha Jyothi (ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ) — Guarantee #2 |
| State | Karnataka |
| Department | Energy Department (ESCOMs — BESCOM, etc.) |
| Launched | 2023 |
| Benefit | Free electricity up to 200 units/month for domestic households |
| Beneficiaries | 1.7 crore+ households registered (as reported — confirm) |
| Official Portal | sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in (confirm on the official portal) |
| Status | Active |
About the Scheme
The Gruha Jyothi Scheme (ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ) is the second of Karnataka's five guarantee programmes and is aimed squarely at reducing the monthly electricity burden on households. It is run by the state Energy Department through the electricity supply companies (ESCOMs) such as BESCOM. The scheme provides free electricity up to a monthly ceiling for eligible residential consumers across Karnataka.
Gruha Jyothi consolidates and replaces three older lighting-subsidy schemes — Kuteera Jyothi, Amrutha Jyothi, and Bhagya Jyothi — into a single, simpler programme. Rather than being limited to specific categories of households, it opens up a free-electricity benefit to domestic consumers who register, subject to a consumption-based ceiling. This makes the benefit broader and easier to understand for ordinary families.
An important point to understand up front is that the benefit is not automatic. Households must complete a one-time registration to start receiving the free-units benefit on their bill. Once registered and approved, eligible units are billed at zero and only consumption above the free limit is charged. This guide walks through the benefit calculation, eligibility, documents, and the registration process based on official Karnataka information.
Benefits
The benefit is free electricity up to a monthly ceiling, calculated on the basis of your past usage:
- Free electricity up to 200 units per month for eligible residential households.
- The free ceiling is based on the household's average monthly consumption in the previous year plus 10%, capped at 200 units.
- Consumption above the free limit is billed normally at the applicable tariff.
- The benefit applies to eligible domestic connections once the one-time registration is approved.
In practical terms, if your average monthly usage plus the 10% buffer comes to less than 200 units, that lower figure is your free ceiling; if it is more, the free amount is capped at 200 units. Anything you use beyond your free ceiling is charged as usual, so the scheme rewards households that keep their consumption within the eligible band.
Eligibility Criteria
The scheme is meant for domestic electricity consumers. Confirm the latest eligibility details on the official portal before registering.
- Residential (domestic) electricity consumers in Karnataka.
- Applies to both owned and rented homes — registration is required by the occupant or consumer using the connection.
- The household's average monthly consumption should fall within the eligible band (up to 200 units after the +10% calculation).
Documents Required
Registration is quick if you have your connection details handy:
- Electricity bill or consumer account number (RR number).
- Aadhaar card.
- Registered mobile number.
- Tenants: Aadhaar plus the consumer/RR number of the connection they actually use.
How to Apply
Gruha Jyothi requires a one-time registration. The broad steps are:
- Register on the Seva Sindhu Gruha Jyothi portal, or through a Grama One / Bangalore One centre.
- Enter the electricity RR / account number and your Aadhaar details.
- Select whether you are the owner or tenant of the connection, then submit the application.
- Once approved, eligible units are billed at zero and only excess units above the ceiling are charged.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not registering at all — the benefit is not automatic, and a one-time registration is required.
- Exceeding 200 units and expecting the entire bill to be free — only usage up to the ceiling is free.
- Entering the wrong RR / consumer number, which links the benefit to the wrong connection.
- Assuming tenants cannot apply — occupants of rented homes can register for the connection they use.
ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಮಾಹಿತಿ (Key Information in Kannada)
ಯೋಜನೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ: ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಯು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಗೃಹ ಬಳಕೆದಾರರಿಗೆ ಉಚಿತ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಒದಗಿಸುವ ಯೋಜನೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಇದನ್ನು ಇಂಧನ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಸ್ಕಾಂ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸರಬರಾಜು ಕಂಪನಿಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
ಪ್ರಯೋಜನ: ಅರ್ಹ ಗೃಹ ಬಳಕೆದಾರರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿ ತಿಂಗಳು 200 ಯೂನಿಟ್‌ಗಳವರೆಗೆ ಉಚಿತ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್. ಉಚಿತ ಮಿತಿಯನ್ನು ಹಿಂದಿನ ವರ್ಷದ ಸರಾಸರಿ ಮಾಸಿಕ ಬಳಕೆ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಶೇ.10 ಸೇರಿಸಿ, ಗರಿಷ್ಠ 200 ಯೂನಿಟ್‌ಗೆ ನಿಗದಿಪಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಮಿತಿ ಮೀರಿದ ಬಳಕೆಗೆ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ದರದಂತೆ ಶುಲ್ಕ ವಿಧಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
ಅರ್ಹತೆ:
- ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಗೃಹ (ಡೊಮೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್) ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಬಳಕೆದಾರರು.
- ಸ್ವಂತ ಮತ್ತು ಬಾಡಿಗೆ ಮನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಅನ್ವಯಿಸುತ್ತದೆ — ಬಳಕೆದಾರರು ನೋಂದಾಯಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು.
- ಸರಾಸರಿ ಮಾಸಿಕ ಬಳಕೆ ಅರ್ಹ ಮಿತಿಯೊಳಗೆ ಇರಬೇಕು.
ಅಗತ್ಯ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳು: ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಬಿಲ್ / ಆರ್‌ಆರ್ (RR) ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ, ಆಧಾರ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್, ನೋಂದಾಯಿತ ಮೊಬೈಲ್ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ. ಬಾಡಿಗೆದಾರರು ಆಧಾರ್ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ತಾವು ಬಳಸುವ ಸಂಪರ್ಕದ ಆರ್‌ಆರ್ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ನೀಡಬೇಕು.
ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವ ವಿಧಾನ: ಸೇವಾ ಸಿಂಧು ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಪೋರ್ಟಲ್ ಅಥವಾ ಗ್ರಾಮ ಒನ್ / ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಒನ್ ಕೇಂದ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಆರ್‌ಆರ್ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಮತ್ತು ಆಧಾರ್ ನೀಡಿ ಒಮ್ಮೆ ನೋಂದಾಯಿಸಿ. ಈ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನ ಸ್ವಯಂಚಾಲಿತವಲ್ಲ — ನೋಂದಣಿ ಕಡ್ಡಾಯ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Links & Helpline
As reported, registration is handled through the Seva Sindhu Gruha Jyothi portal at sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in, and ESCOM details such as BESCOM are available at bescom.karnataka.gov.in. Portal addresses and helpline numbers can change, so please confirm the current official links and any helpline details on the official Karnataka government portal before registering.