Gruha Jyoti scheme: Registration start date, who is eligible, how to apply online for free electricity on Seva Sindhu website in Karnataka | 91mobiles.com

Gruha Jyoti Scheme: Who is eligible?

The Gurha Jyoti scheme is eligible for the following consumers:

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• All residential customers of electricity in Karnataka, with a limit of one meter per household and consumption of less than 200 units.
• Only residential households, and not commercial setups, will be eligible for the free electricity scheme.
• Customers must link their customer ID/ account ID to Aadhaar card and clear all remaining dues to apply for the scheme

Documents required to apply for Gurha Jyoti Scheme

• For tenants, the residential proof eligible is the account or consumer ID of their electricity connection and a Tenancy or rent agreement document to show proof of their current residence.
• For permanent residents, a voter ID or house deed in the name of the primary owner is sufficient proof to be eligible for the Gruha Jyoti scheme.

How to apply for free electricity in Karnataka under Gruha Jyoti scheme online

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for free electricity in Karnataka online.

New user registration

• Browse over to the Seva Sindhu website (https://sevasindhuservices.karnataka.gov.in) made by the Karnataka government to facilitate the registration of residents for the Gruha Jyoti scheme.
• Here, register as a New User. You will be prompted to enter your Aadhaar number along with a captcha code to start registration. 
• Click Next. You will be redirected to Digilocker. Enter your Aadhaar OTP and click on Continue.
• Allow access to all permissions.
• On the next page, enter your Email ID and mobile number. Create a new password basis the guidelines, enter the captcha, and click on Submit.
• Now, enter the OTPs you received on your email ID and mobile number. Click Validate.
• A new user account has been created on the Seva Sindhu website.

User login

• Go to the Seva Sindhu homepage (https://sevasindhuservices.karnataka.gov.in) and enter your Email ID or mobile number and OTP or password under “Apply for Service”
• Enter all required details and click on Submit.
• You will receive an Application Reference Number, which can be used for further communication.

Application tracking

• Head over to the portal again and enter your Application Reference Number in the “Check Your Application Status” tab.
• The details and status of your Gruha Jyoti application will show up.

Offline application

Eligible consumers can apply offline as well. For this, you will have to submit the forms and documents at Karnataka One, Grama One, and Bangalore One centre spread across the state of Karnataka.

Registration date

The online applications for Gruha Jyoti will start from June 15th, 2023.

Guidelines for Gruha Jyoti Scheme

• To apply for the scheme, eligible consumers must submit applications from June 15th 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 it.
• You need to submit an Aadhaar card and relevant address proofs depending on your residence status in the state.
• Free electricity up to 200 units per month will be provided by the state government free of cost. 
• One big clause of the scheme is that electricity subsidy above 10 percent of your average household consumption will not be provided. For instance, in case your average monthly electricity consumption is 100 units, a subsidy of not more than 110 units will not be provided in any billing month.
• Another aspect of the scheme is that bills with consumption of over 200 units in a month will have to pay the non-subsidised amount on the entire bill. This is contrary to a minimum of 200 units provided for free in Delhi.
• The scheme is expected to aid electricity bill relief for 96% consumers in the state.

FAQs

Can you apply for free electricity offline?

Yes, you can apply for free electricity under Gruha Jyoti scheme offline. To do this, you will have to submit the forms and documents at Karnataka One, Grama One, and Bangalore One centres spread across the state of Karnataka.

I have a new connection. Will I be eligible for the scheme?

Yes, new connections will be eligible for the subsidy. However, the government is expected to release guidelines soon for the application process.

Will the subsidy be eligible in case I have more than one meter for my household?

No, the subsidy is only applicable to one electricity meter per household. Additionally, if you go over the limit of 200 units in any given month, you will have to shell out the entire bill amount for that month.

Is linking Aadhaar ID mandatory for availing the scheme?

Yes, linking your Aadhaar ID (online) or showing your Aadhaar card (offline) is mandatory to register and avail the electricity scheme.

My Aadhaar ID is from outside Karnataka. Can I still avail the subsidy?

Yes, you only have to submit residence proof that shows that you are a current resident of Karnataka, in order to avail the subsidy.