Gruha Jyoti Scheme Karnataka: Eligibility, Registration, How To Apply Online, Benefits

Updated on: Oct 14th, 2025

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The Karnataka Government Gruha Jyothi Scheme provides free electricity up to 200 units per month to residential households, reducing power costs for lakhs of families across the state. It merges the older Kuteera Jyothi, Amrutha Jyothi, and Bhagya Jyothi schemes. Over 1.72 crore residents are registered under the Bangalore Gruha Jyothi scheme statewide.

Key Highlights
Households using below 90 units now get 10 additional free units, as per the revised cabinet decision.
The average free unit calculation rule has been replaced with a simpler slab-based system.
Applications can be made online via Seva Sindhu or offline via Karnataka One, Grama One, and Bangalore One centres.

What is the Gruha Jyoti Scheme Karnataka?

The Gruha Jyothi Scheme Karnataka is a state electricity subsidy program launched by the Karnataka Government to provide free electricity up to 200 units per household every month. This scheme applies to all domestic households, including tenants and residents living in rented or self-owned properties across Karnataka.

As of October 2025, the Karnataka Cabinet approved revised eligibility norms for the Karnataka Government Gruha Jyothi Scheme:

Consumers using under 90 units will now get 10 extra free units, replacing the earlier 10% increment rule.
Around 1.95 crore consumers in Karnataka use an average of 53 units per month, most of whom now qualify for zero bills.
Electricity distribution companies (ESCOMs) have simplified average consumption calculations for transparency.

Key Features of Gruha Jyothi Scheme

The Karnataka Government Gruha Jyothi Scheme offers free power to reduce household electricity expenses and promote energy efficiency. Its key features include:

Provides free electricity up to 200 units per month.
Applicable to all Karnataka households, including tenants.
Online and offline registration available via Seva Sindhu and One Centres.
Zero bill if monthly usage is within eligible limit.
Revised in 2025 — homes using under 90 units get 10 extra free units.

Gruha Jyoti Scheme Eligibility

Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

Only people residing in Karnataka State can apply under this scheme.
Only domestic/resident household connection is eligible.
A house owner will get the scheme benefit for only one electric meter connection.
Tenants can get the benefit even when the meter is in the house owner’s name.
Non-residents residing in Karnataka can also get the scheme benefit when residing in Karnataka.
The Aadhaar card should be linked with the account/consumer ID of the electricity bill.

How to Register for the Gruha Jyoti Scheme Karnataka?

Registration for the scheme can be done online or offline.

Online Registration

Visit the Seva Sindhu portal.
Click on the Gruha Jyothi Scheme icon.
Enter details such as ESCOM name, Account ID, Aadhaar number, and mobile number.
Tick the declaration, complete CAPTCHA, and click Submit.
Save the acknowledgment number received via SMS or email.

Offline Registration

Residents can visit nearby centres such as:

Bangalore One/Karnataka One
Grama One/Nadakacheri/Panchayat Office

Submit the filled Gruha Jyothi Scheme application form with necessary documents.

Calculation of Average Electricity Consumption for Gruha Jyoti Scheme

All consumers will get free electricity when their average electricity consumption for the previous year is below 200 units. The government will calculate the average electricity consumption for a connection in the following manner:

Average electricity consumption = Average of the electricity units consumed between April 2022 to March 2023 + 10% increase.

If the average electricity consumption for the financial year 2022-23 is above 200 units, such consumers will not get free electricity.
Consumers whose average consumption is below 200 units will not have to pay when their monthly consumption is below or equal to their average consumption units.
If the monthly electricity consumption is more than the average consumption units but below 200 units, consumers will have to pay for the difference as the net bill.
Consumers whose average electricity consumption is below 200 units but consume power more than 200 units in a month will have to pay the entire bill amount for that month.

Example: How the Gruha Jyothi Scheme Electricity Calculation Works

Suppose the average electricity consumption of a household (X) between April 2022 and March 2023 is 150 units. A 10% increase is added to this average, i.e., 150 + 10% = 165 units. Therefore, X becomes eligible for 165 units of free electricity every month.

Here’s how the billing works for X:

If monthly consumption is ≤165 units → No bill (free electricity).
If consumption is 175 units, X pays only for the 10 extra units (175 - 165 = 10).
If consumption exceeds 200 units, say 210 units, X must pay for the entire 210 units for that month.

For New Households:

If a consumer builds a new house or shifts to a new location, there won’t be data from the previous year to calculate their average usage. In this case:

The government assigns a base average of 53 units plus 10%, i.e., ~58–59 free units per month.
If their monthly usage is below 200 units but above 59 units, they’ll pay only for the excess consumption beyond the free limit.
After completing one year in the new residence, the actual average consumption is recalculated, and free units are updated accordingly.

Gruha Jyoti Scheme Documents Required

Given below are the documents required to apply for the Karnataka Government Gruha Jyoti Scheme:

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)

How to Apply for the Gruha Jyoti Scheme?

The following are the steps to apply for the Karnataka Government Gruha Jyoti Scheme:

Visit the Seva Sindhu portal.
Click on the ‘Gruha Jyoti’ scheme icon.
Select the language and enter the required details, such as ESCOM name, account ID/ connection ID found in the electricity bill, account holder name or owner name, account holder address or house address, type of occupancy, Aadhaar number, name and mobile number.
Tick the declaration, enter the captcha code and click ‘Submit’.
An acknowledgement will be sent to the registered consumer through email/SMS. Keep the acknowledgement for future purposes.

Gruha Jyoti Scheme Application Form

Eligible individuals can visit the nearby Grama Panchayat, Nadakacheri, Bangalore One, Karnataka One or Grama One Centres to get the application form of the Gruha Jyoti Scheme in Kannada or English. They must fill out the form, pay the applicable form fees, and submit it to the respective centres.

Gruha Jyoti Scheme Karnataka Acknowledgement

After the application is submitted, registered consumer will receive the acknowledgement through email/SMS. However, if you have not received the acknowledgement or have lost it, you can get another copy of acknowledgement by following the below process:

Visit the Gruha Jyoti Scheme Acknowledgement Reprint portal.
Select your ESCOM name and enter your account or connection ID.
Click on ‘Download Acknowledgement’. You acknowledgement copy will be downloaded.

Gruha Jyoti Scheme Application Status

Here are the steps to check the application status of Karnataka Government Gruha Jyoti Scheme:

Visit the Seva Sindhu portal.
Click on ‘Track Your Application Status’ tab.
Select your Escom, enter your account ID and click ‘Check Status’.

The status of your application will be displayed on the screen.

Gruha Jyoti Scheme Karnataka De-Link

Applicants or residents who are shifting their house (by moving to another rented house or own house) must de-link from the Karnataka Government Gruha Jyoti Scheme and apply again to get the free electricity in the new house.

The process to deregister or de-link from the Gruha Jyoti Scheme are as follows:

Visit the Gruha Jyoti Scheme application de-link page.
Enter your Aadhaar card and click ‘Get Details’.
On the next page, enter your Aadhaar number, tick the consent, select OTP and click ‘Generate OTP’.
Enter the OTP and click ‘Submit’.
The details will be displyed on the screen. Check the details, select the reason for De-link, tick the consent and click ‘Submit’.
The acknowledgement will be displyed on the screen.

Gruha Jyoti Scheme Karnataka Benefits

The Karnataka Government Gruha Jyothi Scheme provides significant financial and environmental benefits to residents by offering free electricity and promoting energy efficiency. It aims to support both urban and rural households, including tenants and homeowners, across the state.

Provides free electricity up to 200 units per month for all eligible domestic consumers.
Helps households save Rs. 1,000 or more every month, depending on usage.
Covers both tenants and homeowners, even when the meter is in the landlord’s name.
Ensures direct subsidy transfer and transparency through Aadhaar-linked billing.
Benefits 1.72 crore+ registered users across Karnataka under the unified scheme.
Encourages energy-efficient usage and conscious electricity consumption.
Reduces the overall power demand on the state electricity grid.
Helps lower carbon emissions and supports Karnataka’s sustainability goals.
Promotes inclusive access to essential electricity for all income groups.
Strengthens economic stability for low- and middle-income families by reducing monthly expenses.

Gruha Jyoti Scheme Helpline Number

Gruha Jyoti Scheme helpline numbers are:

080-22279954
8792662814
8792662816

The Karnataka Government Gruha Jyothi Scheme is one of the most impactful welfare programs aimed at reducing the financial burden of electricity costs for residents. By offering free electricity up to 200 units, the Gruha Jyothi Scheme supports millions of households across the state. Citizens can register easily online through the Seva Sindhu portal and track their status anytime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I pay the electricity bill for June 2023?

Yes. You must pay the June electricity bill since the Gruha Jyothi scheme is applicable from 1 August 2023, i.e. for electricity consumption after July.

Can I apply for the Gruha Jyoti scheme if I am living in an apartment?

Yes. You can apply for this scheme if separate electricity meters are available or installed for your house.

Can I apply for the Gruha Jyoti scheme when I am a tenant and the bill is in the owner's name?

Yes. You can apply for this scheme by providing the rental/lease agreement and the Aadhaar card for the concerned connection.

Can I apply for the Gruha Jyoti Scheme when I have shifted my house this year?

Yes. You can apply for this scheme even when you have shifted the house this year. However, since the average electricity consumption for the previous year cannot be calculated, the government has fixed 58-59 units as the average for new houses or where there is no record to calculate the average of previous years. Thus, you will get free electricity of 58-59 units. You must pay for electricity consumption beyond this limit, provided it is less than 200 units.

I am running a shop in my house. Can I apply for the Gruha Jyoti scheme?

No. You cannot apply for this scheme as it applies only to residential houses. Having a shop inside a house will be considered as a commercial establishment.

How to find out the consumer ID or account ID?

You can find the consumer ID or account ID in any of the month's electricity bills of your home.

Should the Aadhaar card be linked with the account ID to apply for the Gruha Jyoti scheme?

Yes. It is mandatory to link the Aadhaar of the house owner with the consumer ID or account ID to get free electricity.

Can I apply for the Gruha Jyoti scheme when the electricity bill is in my late father's name?

Yes. You can apply for this scheme after you transfer the electricity connection in your name. You can get the electricity connection transferred to your name at Jana Snehi Vidyuth service counters at all subdivisions.

When my monthly consumption is more than 200 units, will I have to pay the entire bill amount?

Yes. Only for that month, you will have to pay the entire bill amount.

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