Gruha Jyothi: Eligibility, Benefits & How to Register Online

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Overview of Gruha Jyothi

Gruha Jyothi is the Karnataka government's approach towards elevating the living conditions of the state residents. Under the said scheme, the government provides state residents with 200 units of free electricity for residential purposes. This scheme allows low-income group state residents to be exempted from paying electricity bills under 1000 rupees.

The government has devised an online portal that allows state residents to get free electricity through an online application. The sole purpose of this scheme is to enable the low-income group state resident to help enhance their quality of life. The scheme allows eligible candidates to stay connected within the grid and removes financial constraints on them. The scheme was launched by the state government on 1st August 2023.

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Top Features of Gruha Jyothi
  • The USP of the Gruha Jyothi scheme is that it has no fixed deadline for registration. The state resident can apply for the scheme at any given time.
  • The scheme will be activated for application on an online link from 19/6/24.
  • The official website link for registration is sevasindhugs.karnartaka.gov.in.
  • The website has a custom webpage dedicated to state residents for registration purposes under the Gruha Jyothi scheme.
Perks of Gruha Jyothi
  1. The state government offers free electricity for all state residents irrespective of their residential status or caste.
  2. The scheme helps elevate the lifestyle quality of low-earning groups by offering free electricity for up to 200 units.
  3. The non-state residents can also avail the scheme benefit if they are residing in Karnataka.
  4. The scheme is targeted to enhance energy-saving practices to reduce the carbon footprint on the planet.
  5. The scheme helps to curb the growing demand for electricity for residential purposes for energy consumption.
  6. The state government can also save operating costs on energy transmission and generation.
  7. The scheme also encourages the state residents to use energy-efficient products like LED bulbs, etc to reduce energy consumption.
Criteria For Eligibility of Gruha Jyothi
  • The state resident can only apply for the Gruha Jyothi scheme launched by the state government.
  • Non-state residents are also eligible for the scheme if they are currently residing in Karnataka.
  • The scheme is only eligible for residential or domestic purposes only.
  • The USP of Gruha Jyothi is that even tenants can avail of this scheme when residing in Karnataka.
  • Electricity bills should be connected with the Aadhaar Card of the consumer.
Documents Requirement for Scheme Application
  1. Electricity Bill
  2. Electricity Bill Consumer ID
  3. Aadhaar Card
  4. In the case of the tenant, the Rental agreement
Calculating Energy Consumption Under the Gruha Jyothi Scheme

The free electricity eligibility for state residents is calculated on the average energy utilization.

Average electricity utilization = Energy consumed within the said year + 10% increase.

If the average energy utilization of the household exceeds 200 units then the state resident will not be eligible for free electricity. However, if the average energy utilization of the household is equal to or less than 200 units, the state resident will not have to pay their monthly electricity bill.

The scheme allows state residents with higher monthly electricity consumption but below-average energy consumption of 200 units yearly to benefit from the scheme. The state resident will have to pay additional electricity charges after subtracting the difference amount of 200 units' average consumption on their net bill. The households that consume more than 200 units monthly are required to the full bill account for the specific month.

FAQs

1.
Is There Any Specific Deadline For the Gruha Jyothi Scheme?
Ans. Gruha Jyothi Scheme comes with no specific deadline for the registration process. The resident can apply at any given time.

2. What documents are required for tenants applying for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme?
Ans. The tenants are required to submit documents like rental agreement, House owner’s electricity bill, Aadhaar card and House owner's Consumer ID to apply for the scheme.

3. How many people have registered under the Gruha Jyothi Scheme to date for free electricity?
Ans. As per the latest update, more than 1, 65, 00, 000 state residents have applied for free electricity under Gruha Jyothi Scheme.

4. What is the registration fee for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme?
Ans. There is no registration fee for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme. It is free for state residents.

To sum up, Gruha Jyothi is a boom for state resident who comes from low-income groups. It helps eliminate the financial burden for citizens and allows them to stay connected with the masses. The scheme is also a great way to reduce energy consumption within the state. It can help to control climate change and ensure a sustainable environment for all.

The scheme is a step ahead to utilize energy mindfully and ensure better utilization of the same. Gruha Jyothi scheme is also being upgraded with time to make it more accessible and efficient for state residents.
 
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