Gruha Jyothi Scheme 2025: Apply, Track Status & Get Free Electricity

The Gruha Jyothi Scheme is a welfare initiative announced by the Government of Karnataka during the 2023 state elections. It is one of the five guarantee schemes promised by the Karnataka government. Following the Congress party’s victory in the state elections, this was the first scheme to be implemented in July 2023, with the aim of reducing the financial burden on families by providing free electricity of up to 200 units per month to residential households across the state.

If you are looking to register for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme, track your application status, or understand how the free units are calculated, we have provided complete details below. Additionally, we’ve answered the most frequently asked questions by citizens to help you better understand the scheme.

Highlights of the Scheme

Objective of the Scheme

The primary objective of the Gruha Jyothi Scheme is to reduce the financial burden of electricity costs on Karnataka residents. By providing up to 200 units of free electricity monthly, the scheme not only offers electricity bill relief but also promotes energy saving, as consumers are encouraged to use electricity within the given maximum limit to receive zero electricity charges. This, in turn, has the potential to promote environmental sustainability in the state, as consumers may adopt more energy efficient habits to stay within this limit.

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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the benefits of the Gruha Jyothi Scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka.
• The average monthly electricity consumption in the past 12 months (for the financial year 2022-23) must not exceed 200 units to qualify for the scheme.
• The scheme is applicable only to electricity meter connections using for domestic or residential purposes.
• Both APL and BPL ration card holders are eligible to avail of up to 200 units of free electricity.

Ineligibility Criteria

The following are not eligible for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme:

• Applicants whose average monthly electricity consumption in the past 12 months (for the financial year 2022-23) exceeds 200 units.
• Meter connections used for commercial purposes are not eligible.

Documents Required

For Gruha Jyothi Scheme Registration, the following documents are required:

• An Aadhaar Card, issued by the Government of India, is mandatory. (The mobile number must be linked to Aadhaar to receive the Aadhaar authentication OTP)
• Consumer ID or Account ID from the ESCOM electricity bill.

How to apply for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme? 

Residents of Karnataka can apply for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme either online through the Seva Sindhu Guarantee Schemes portal or offline. Below is a step-by-step guide for each process:

Online Process

Step 1: Go to the Seva Sindhu Guarantee Schemes Portal at https://sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in/.

Step 2: Click on the “Gruha Jyothi” option and select the first link titled with Click here for Gruha Jyothi registration / ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ನೋಂದಣಿಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ಲಿಕ ಮಾಡಿ.

Step 3: Select your preferred language (English or Kannada) to proceed.

Step 4: Select your ESCOM (Electricity Supply Company) from the drop-down menu. Enter your Account ID or Consumer ID, found on your electricity bill. The system will then automatically fetch the account holder’s name and address from the ESCOM database.

Step 5: Specify Occupancy Type, Choose from the following options:

• Owner: If you are the house owner with the electricity meter registered in your name.
• Tenant: If you are residing in a rented house, and the meter is in the land owner’s name.
• Family Member: If the meter is registered in the name of a family member (e.g., parent or grandparent).

Step 6: Provide your Aadhaar number, the system will auto-fill your name as per UIDAI and then enter your mobile number. (Tip: Tenants staying in rented houses can apply using their Aadhaar Card, even if the electricity meter is in the property owner’s name.)

Step 7: Accept the declaration, complete the captcha, and click “Submit”. An acknowledgment will be generated, print it for your future reference.

Offline Process

To register for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme offline, citizens can visit the following offices or agencies along with their Aadhaar card and electricity bill:

• Nearby ESCOM office
• Karnataka One
• Grama One
• Bangalore One
• Bapuji Seva Kendra
• Seva Sindhu Service Center
• Cyber Cafes (as the application is accessible to all)

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How to Track Gruha Jyothi Application Status?

To check the status of your Gruha Jyothi Scheme application:

Step 1: Visit the Guarantee Schemes Portal.

Step 2: Click on the “Track Your Application Status/ನಿಮ್ಮ ಅರ್ಜಿಯ ಸ್ಥಿತಿಯನ್ನು ತಿಳಿಯಿರಿ” option.

Step 3: Select your ESCOM name and enter Account/Consumer ID.

Step 4: Click the “Check Status” button to view your Gruha Jyothi application progress.

How to Reprint Gruha Jyothi Acknowledgment?

If you lose the acknowledgment or do not receive it after applying:

Step 1: Visit the Gruha Jyothi Acknowledgment Reprint/ಸ್ವೀಕೃತಿ ಮರುಮುದ್ರಣ Page.

Step 2: Select your ESCOM and input your Account/Consumer ID.

Step 3: Click on the “Download Acknowledgment” button to retrieve a copy.

How the Entitlement Units are Calculated for Gruha Jyothi?

This is one of the most common questions asked by citizens. Let’s see how entitlement units are calculated using an actual electricity bill of a Gruha Jyothi beneficiary. We will break down the bill into three sections, each marked with different colors for easy understanding.

If you have registered for Gruha Jyothi and your application is approved, you will see a separate section for Gruha Jyothi details in your electricity bill, as shown in the image below. Let’s take a look at what each term in this section indicates:

Key Terms in Your Electricity Bill:

1. Gruha Jyothi Reg. Dt: This is the date on which your Gruha Jyothi application was received by your ESCOM (Electricity Supply Company).
2. Average (FY22-23): This is the average number of units consumed in the financial year 2022-23. In this case, the average consumption is 52 units.
3. Entitlement Units: These are the maximum units you can use to receive a zero electricity bill. It is calculated as follows:
   • Entitlement Units = Monthly average units consumed from April 2022 to March 2023 + 10% increase.
   • In this example, the average units consumed is 52, and the 10% increase is 5.2. Therefore, the total entitlement units come to (52+5.2)= 57.2, which is rounded off to 57 units.
4. Units Consumed: These are the actual units of electricity consumed by the family.
5. Chargeable Units: These are the units you need to pay for, calculated as (Chargeable Units = Units Consumed – Entitlement Units).

Special Note on Calculations:

• For new households or meters with no prior usage data for FY 2022-23, the government provides a default average of 50 units plus a 10% increase, resulting in 55 units of free electricity per month.
• For households with average consumption of less than 50 units in FY 2022-23, the formula for entitlement units is:
  • Entitlement Units = Monthly average units consumed from April 2022 to March 2023 + 10 flat units.

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Gruha Jyothi Helpline Number

For any queries regarding the Gruha Jyothi Scheme, residents can contact the helpline at:

• Phone: 08022279954, 8792662814, 8792662816

Alternatively, you can contact your nearby ESCOM office.

We hope we have provided complete details about the Gruha Jyothi Scheme. If you still have any questions, please refer to the FAQ section below. If your query is not listed, feel free to comment below.

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