Gruha Jyoti Scheme: How to apply for free electricity in Karnataka

 The Gruha Jyoti Scheme provides free electricity subsidy to all resident consumers, including owners and tenants, of the Karnataka state. <br>

Eligible consumers must submit applications from June 18th to July 5th, 2023, to ensure swift processing. The scheme is applicable from August 1st, 2023, which means that July 2023 electricity bills will be eligible for the Gruha Jyoti Scheme

Residential customers of Karnataka, with a limit of one meter per household and consumption of less than 200 units. Customer ID/ account ID must be linked to Aadhaar, and all remaining dues must be cleared.

Tenants: Consumer ID of the Meter Connection and Tenancy or Rent Agreement. Owners: Voter ID or House Deed in the name of the owner.

Head to https://sevasindhuservices.karnataka.gov.in website. Click Register as a New User and enter your Aadhaar details. You will be redirected to DigiLocker. Enter your Aadhaar OTP and click Continue. Allow All. Enter your details and create an account. Enter the OTP. Your account is successfully created. Now you will have to login to the website.

How to apply for free electricity Head to https://sevasindhuservices.karnataka.gov.in website. Enter your details under the Apply for Service tab. Click Submit. You will receive an Application Reference Number. Store it securely for the next step.

Apply for the scheme before July 5th, 2023. Consumption of over 200 units in a month will not be eligible for the scheme. Tap the button below to know more.