Karnataka Gruha Jyothi Scheme registration link, apply online, eligibility criteria to get power subsidy - a complete guide

The Karnataka government's Gruha Jyoti Yojana, offering 200 units of free electricity to every household in the state, has received over 8 lakh registration so far. The scheme, which was one of the five key promises made by the Congress in the state assembly election, received the cabinet's nod on June 2. The announcement was followed up with opening up for registration on June 18. According to Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited, a total of over 8.16 lakh consumers had already registered for the scheme by Jun 20. Confirming the development in a tweet, the electricity board said, On Day 1, nearly 96,305 consumers registered which rose to 3,34 , 845 on Day 2 while Day 3 has seen nearly 3,95,481 registrations. 

The state government's scheme of providing free electricity of up to 200 units to the domestic consumers of the state has received a good response, and as of 20th June 2023, 8,16,631 consumers enrolled for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme.

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What is Gruha Jyoti Yojana?

The Gruha Jyoti Yojana aims to make electricity more affordable for citizens. This scheme not only focuses on providing electricity but also involves creating necessary awareness about energy conservation and promoting the use of energy sources.

Karnataka Gruha Jyoti Yojana 2023: Eligibility

-  The applicant should be a resident of the state where the scheme is implemented.

- The applicant must be the owner of a house or a tenant, according to the requirements set by the authorities.

- The applicant’s property should be located in a rural or underserved area.

- The applicant should not have any existing electricity connections for the property.

- The applicant’s household total income should match the criteria of the specified limit.

- The applicant must have the necessary documents and information required for the registration process.

Karnataka Gruha Jyoti Yojana 2023: Documents Required

- Proof of identity (any one), such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, or passport

- Proof of address (any one) such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Ration Card, or rent agreement

- Passport-size photographs

- Bank account details

- Ownership proof of the property(sale deed or property tax receipt)

- Consent letter (if the applicant is a tenant)

- Self-Declaration

Karnataka Gruha Jyoti Yojana: How to apply online

Step 1 - Log on to the official website of KPTCL at www.sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in.

Step 2 -  Find the Gruha Jyoti Scheme registration section on the website.

Step 3 - Fill in the online registration form with all the required information.

Step 4 -  Attach the documents, including proof of identity, proof of address, etc.

Step 5 -  Review the application form for any corrections.

Step 6 - Submit the registration form.

Step 7 -  Once submitted, note down the reference number mentioned.

Step 8 - After the process, the authorities will verify the provided information and approve it.

Step 9 - Once approved, the applicant will receive further instructions regarding payment details and connection installation.