Seva Sindhu Portal Gruha Jyothi (Jyoti) Yojana Karnataka Online Application Official Website : sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in

Seva Sindhu Portal Gruha Jyothi (Jyoti) Yojana Karnataka Online Application Official Website : sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in

seva sindhu portal gruha jyothi (Jyoti) yojana karnataka online application official website : sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in

In a bid to subsidise power consumption in the state, Karnataka state government  announce launch of a scheme called Gruha Jyothi Scheme. The free electricity scheme will seek to offer users subsidised electricity consumption at home, although with several very specific limits. Gruha Jyothi Scheme provides free electricity up to 200 units for every residential household in state. This initiative aims to reduce burden of electricity bills on low-income household, thereby improving their quality of life. To eligible for scheme, households must connected to grid and must have a monthly consumption of less than 300 units. Additionally, households with more than one meter will only eligible for scheme for one meter.

The government launches a  portal for the Gruha Jyothi scheme on the Seva Sindhu website. Moreover, the government announce that there is no deadline for availing of this scheme. Moreover, the government claims that over 51 lakh customers have registered for this scheme through online portal and its authorised centres

Gruha Jyothi Scheme is to enhance livelihood of Karnataka residents by offering free electricity and alleviating financial strain due to high electricity expenses. All eligible candidates can apply for Karnataka Gruha Jyothi Scheme by filling out application from available on official website sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in.

Highlights

Name	Gruha Jyothi Scheme 2024
Body	State Government of Karnataka
Portal Name	Seva Sindhu Website
State	Karnataka
Benefits	Financial and Free Electricity benefits
Beneficiaries	Residents of Karnataka
Application Mode	Online: On Seva Sindhu Website Offline: At Grama One, Karnataka One, and Bangalore One centres
Application Dates	19th June, 2024
Last date to apply	No official last date to apply
Contact	080-22279954
Official Website	sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in

 

About Gruha Jyothi Scheme

The Gruha Jyothi Scheme, a free electricity scheme, is akin to subsidised power services offered in various states and territories. Under this scheme, state residents who live in private households — both owned and rented — can potentially get their electricity consumption of up to 200 units for free.

The key points behind this scheme:

1. The Gruha Jyoti scheme will come into place from August 1 and is applicable to users from total metered units that they will billed for in July and will need to pay for in August
2. The Karnataka state government announced that initiation date of registration for scheme is 19^th June, 2024
3. The scheme will applicable for up to 200 units in residential properties only, leaving any office spaces and shops out of it.
4. The total number of subsidised electricity units every resident will get is 10 per cent more than their calculated monthly average.
5. Subsidy of electricity will calculated by the state electricity department, BESCOM, by calculating the average electricity consumption of the previous year.
6. Registration for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme is absolutely free at Electricity Office, Nadakacheri, or online platform.

Gruha Jyothi Scheme Eligibility Criteria

1. Citizenship/ Nativity: Permanent citizens of India who are a resident of state of Karnataka are eligible to register/apply for Gruha Jyoti Scheme 2024.
2. Age: There are no specific age restrictions out for Gruha Jyothi Scheme from the government.
3. General Criteria:

• The household must connected to electricity grid.
• Monthly electricity consumption must less than 300 units.
• The household must possess a valid Adhaar card.
• The applicant should an owner or tenant of the house for applying for the scheme.
• The free power scheme will only available to residential homes; business facilities will not included.

Important Documents for Gruha Jyothi Scheme 

1. Adhaar card
2. Electricity Bill
3. Proof of Address (such as Voter ID, rental agreement, etc.)

Application Fee for Gruha Jyothi Scheme 

The Gruha Jyoti Yojana in Karnataka provides free electricity to eligible households, and application process is absolutely free. You can apply for scheme through Seva Sindhu portal, and there are no application fees. To register, keep your Aadhaar number, electricity connection Account ID, and mobile number linked to Aadhaar ready.

How to apply for Gruha Jyothi Scheme on Seva Sindhu?

1. Visit official website of Seva Sindhu i.e sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in
2. Click on “Login” button.
3. For new users, click on “New User Registration” button.
4. Enter Adhaar card number and Mobile Number.
5. Click on “Submit” button.
6. Applicants will receive an OTP on mobile number.
7. Enter OTP and click on “Verify” button.
8. Login to Seva Sindhu portal.
9. Click on “Services” tab.
10. Select the “Gruha Jyothi” service.
11. Click on “Apply Online” button.
12. Fill out application form.
13. Upload require documents.
14. Click on “Submit” button.

Gruha Jyothi Scheme Extra Information/ Restrictions

The state government of Karnataka has detailed a number of key restrictions that will apply to users looking to avail of the Gruha Jyothi scheme. They are as follows:

1. Suppose a user registered an average monthly electricity consumption of 150 units last year. In that case, their total number of subsidised electricity units starting from July (next month) will 10 per cent, i.e. 15 units, added to 150 units of monthly average last year. This brings the total subsidised units figure to 165.
2. However, the plan will not apply to any user whose total electricity consumption is above 200 units. Hence, if your total electricity consumption is above 200 units per month, you will not subsidised for the first 200 units — and will needed to pay the entire bill amount.
3. Households with two meters under one name will not subsidised for both meters — only one will opened for subsidy.
4. Shop owners and owners of commercial establishments will not allowed to apply for the subsidy.
5. New residents of the state are yet to receive details in terms of what subsidy they will allowed to avail.

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