Gruha Jyothi Scheme 2025: Easy Apply, Track & Free Power

The Gruha Jyothi Scheme is a welfare initiative introduced by the Government of Karnataka as part of its five guarantee schemes, aimed at reducing the financial burden on residential electricity consumers. This scheme offers free electricity of up to 200 units per month to eligible households across the state. It was first implemented in July 2023 following the Karnataka state elections and continues to be an active program providing relief to households struggling with high electricity bills.

Here’s a complete guide on how to apply, track your application status, and understand how the free units are calculated under the scheme.

Scheme Name	Gruha Jyothi Scheme
Implemented By	Government of Karnataka
Concerned Department	Energy Department
Initiation Date	1st August 2023
Benefits	Free electricity up to 200 units per month
Scheme Status	Active
Application Mode	Online and offline
Official Website	Seva Sindhu Portal
Last Date	No last date

The primary objective of the Gruha Jyothi Scheme is to offer relief to the families of Karnataka by providing up to 200 units of free electricity monthly. This helps in reducing the financial burden of electricity bills. Moreover, it encourages energy conservation, as families are incentivized to use electricity within the 200-unit limit to receive free electricity. Additionally, it contributes to environmental sustainability by promoting energy-saving habits.

• As of February 2025, over 1.5 crore families have registered for the scheme.
• In response to feedback, the government has introduced some revisions:
  • Families consuming less than 50 units per month will now receive an additional flat 10 units of free power.
  • A Delink facility has been introduced for families that have shifted residences, allowing them to unlink their old application and re-register.
• For the year 2025, the average consumption from FY 2022-23 is being used to calculate the entitlement units.

To qualify for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Permanent resident of Karnataka.
• The average monthly electricity consumption for the year 2022-23 must not exceed 200 units.
• The scheme applies only to residential electricity connections.

Both APL (Above Poverty Line) and BPL (Below Poverty Line) ration card holders are eligible.

• Applicants whose average monthly consumption in the last 12 months exceeds 200 units.
• Commercial connections are not eligible for this scheme.

• Aadhaar Card (linked with a mobile number for OTP authentication).
• Consumer ID or Account ID from the electricity bill.

1. Visit the official Seva Sindhu Guarantee Schemes Portal: https://sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in/
2. Click on the “Gruha Jyothi” option and select “Click here for Gruha Jyothi registration”.
3. Choose your preferred language (English or Kannada).
4. Select your ESCOM (Electricity Supply Company) from the dropdown and enter your Account ID or Consumer ID from the electricity bill.
5. Specify your occupancy type (Owner, Tenant, Family Member).
6. Enter your Aadhaar number and mobile number (for OTP authentication).
7. Accept the declaration, complete the captcha, and click “Submit”.
8. An acknowledgment will be generated. Print this for future reference.

• Visit any of the following locations along with your Aadhaar card and electricity bill:
  • ESCOM office
  • Karnataka One
  • Grama One
  • Seva Sindhu Service Centers
• Cyber Cafes (application accessible to all)

To check the status of your Gruha Jyothi application:

1. Visit the Seva Sindhu Guarantee Schemes Portal.
2. Click on “Track Your Application Status”.
3. Select your ESCOM name and enter Account/Consumer ID.
4. Click on “Check Status” to view your application progress.

If you lose your acknowledgment or did not receive it:

1. Visit the Acknowledgment Reprint Page.
2. Select your ESCOM and enter your Account/Consumer ID.
3. Click “Download Acknowledgment” to retrieve your acknowledgment copy.

The Entitlement Units for free electricity are calculated as follows:

• Entitlement Units = Average units consumed from April 2022 to March 2023 + 10% increase.
• For households with less than 50 units average consumption in FY 2022-23, a flat 10 units will be added as entitlement units.

• Scenario 1: If your Units Consumed ≤ Entitlement Units, your bill will be zero.
• Scenario 2: If your Units Consumed > Entitlement Units but ≤ 200 Units, you pay for the excess units.
• Scenario 3: If your Units Consumed > 200 Units, you pay the full bill.

For any queries or assistance related to the Gruha Jyothi Scheme, contact the helpline:

• Phone: 080-22279954, 8792662814, 8792662816
• Alternatively, contact your nearby ESCOM office.

No, there is no specified deadline for applying.

Yes, tenants can apply using their own Aadhaar card, even if the meter is in the owner’s name.

Select the occupancy type as ‘Family Member’ and proceed with the application.

It means your account ID is already linked to another Aadhaar card. Delink the existing Aadhaar and reapply using your own.

After submitting your application, it will be approved within one month. Benefits will start from the following month.

No, only the average units of FY 2022-23 are being used for calculation.