The plan, which obtained approval from the government on June 2, was one of the five major promises made by the Congress in the state assembly election. The registration period began on June 18 after the announcement.



Over 8 lakh households have registered for the Karnataka government's Gruha Jyoti Yojana, which provides 200 units of free electricity to every household in the state. On June 2, the cabinet approved the plan, which was one of the five major pledges made by the Congress during the state assembly election. The registration period began on June 18 after the announcement. According to Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited, as of June 20th, more over 8.16 lakh people had signed up for the program. The power board tweeted to confirm the development: "On Day 1, nearly 96,305 consumers registered, rising to 3,34, 845 on Day 2, and Day 3 has seen close to 3,95,481 registrations."

Gruha Jyoti Yojana: What is it?

The Gruha Jyoti Yojana attempts to lower the cost of power for residents. This plan includes raising necessary awareness about energy conservation and promoting the usage of energy sources in addition to its primary goal of delivering electricity.



The 2023 Karnataka Gruha Jyoti Yojana Eligibility

In accordance with the guidelines established by the authorities, the applicant must be a resident of the state where the program is being implemented and either the owner of a home or a tenant.

- The applicant's property must be in an undeveloped or rural region.

- The property should not already have any electricity connections, according to the petitioner.- 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.


Documents Needed for the Karnataka Gruha Jyoti Yojana 2023

·   Any form of identity proof, such as a passport, Aadhaar card, voter ID card, or PAN card

· Any kind of address verification, such as a rent agreement, ration card, voter ID card, or Aadhaar card

·    Photos the size of a passport

·     Financial information 

·    A sale deed or property tax receipt as proof of ownership of the property

·    A letter of consent, if the applicant is a renter.

·      Declaration of Self


 How to apply for the Karnataka Gruha Jyoti Yojana online



Step 1: Open the  website http://www.sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in and log in.

Step 2: Navigate to the website's Gruha Jyoti Scheme registration page.

Step 3: Complete the online registration form with the necessary data.

Step 4: Attach the necessary paperwork, such as identification and address verification.

Check the application form for any modifications in step 5 of the process.

Submit the registration form in step six.

Step 7: After submitting, make a note of the reference number provided.

Step 8: The information will be verified and approved by the authorities after the procedure.

Step 9: Following approval, the applicant will get more information about payment arrangements and connection setup.