Anitha from Tumkur was paying ₹800-900 every month for her electricity bill. Her neighbour Rekha paid zero — same usage, same village.
The difference: Rekha had registered for Gruha Jyothi scheme on Seva Sindhu. Anitha had not heard of it.
Anitha registered the same week. Next bill: ₹0. Annual saving: ₹9,600.
Gruha Jyothi (ಗೃಹಜ್ಯೋತಿ) is Karnataka Government’s free electricity scheme — one of the five Congress guarantees. Launched August 1, 2023. 200 units free electricity per month for eligible residential households. As of June 2026, 1.7 crore+ families registered. Budget allocation 2026-27: ₹51,286 crore for all five guarantee schemes combined.
Apply: sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in Status: sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in → Gruha Jyothi Status Helpline: 1800-425-9339
Quick Answer (ದ್ರುತ ಉತ್ತರ): Apply: sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in → Gruha Jyothi → Aadhaar + RR Number Status: sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in → Gruha Jyothi Application Status Offline: Karnataka One / Grama One / Nadakacheri Tenants: ✅ Eligible — with RR Number Helpline: 1800-425-9339
What Is Gruha Jyothi?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Gruha Jyothi (ಗೃಹಜ್ಯೋತಿ) |
| Launched | August 1, 2023 |
| Benefit | 200 units free electricity per month |
| Who | All Karnataka residential households |
| Beneficiaries | 1.7 crore+ families (June 2026) |
| Replaces | Kuteera Jyothi + Amrutha Jyothi + Bhagya Jyothi |
| Apply at | sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in |
Eligibility
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Residence | Karnataka permanent resident |
| Connection type | Domestic (LT-1 category) — NOT commercial |
| Past usage | Average consumption April 2022–March 2023 ≤ 200 units |
| Homeowners | ✅ Eligible |
| Tenants | ✅ Eligible — with RR Number of the connection |
| Multiple connections | Only one connection per family |
Households with average past consumption above 200 units = NOT eligible. Commercial connections = NOT eligible.
⭐ How Free Units Are Calculated
Most misunderstood part:
Your free units = average monthly consumption in financial year 2022-23 If your 2022-23 average = 150 units → you get 150 units free If your 2022-23 average = 80 units → you get 90 units free (80 + 10 bonus units) Maximum = 200 units free
10 extra units: Households with average below 90 units get +10 bonus units. Consuming more than your free limit = excess units billed at standard rates.
Apply Online — Step by Step
Step 1: Open sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in
Step 2: Click “Gruha Jyothi” → “Click here for Gruha Jyothi Registration”
Step 3: Select language (English/Kannada)
Step 4: Enter details:
- Aadhaar Number (mobile must be linked)
- RR Number (from your electricity bill — Consumer ID)
- ESCOM — BESCOM / HESCOM / GESCOM / MESCOM / CESC
Step 5: OTP verification → Fill personal details
Step 6: Submit → Acknowledgement number → Save
Acknowledgement number = use for status check. No deadline for application — open throughout the year.
Apply Offline
Visit any:
- Karnataka One centre
- Grama One centre
- Grama Panchayat office
- Nadakacheri centre
- Bangalore One (for Bengaluru)
Carry:
- Aadhaar card
- Electricity bill (RR Number)
- Mobile number (Aadhaar-linked)
⭐ Tenants — How to Apply
If you are a tenant (house not in your name):
Tenants ARE eligible. Use the RR Number of the electricity connection (from your monthly bill). Your Aadhaar = your identity. Apply at sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in — same process.
Important: RR Number belongs to the connection, not the owner. Tenants can use it.
Application Status Check
Step 1: sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in → Search “Gruha Jyothi Status”
Or directly: sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in → Application Status → Enter Acknowledgement Number / RR Number
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Submitted | Received — verification pending |
| Approved | ✅ Free units applied to your bill |
| Rejected | See reason → Correct → Reapply |
| Pending verification | ESCOM verifying your usage history |
5 ESCOMs — Which One Are You Under?
| ESCOM | Coverage Area |
|---|---|
| BESCOM | Bengaluru, Tumkur, Kolar, Chitradurga, Ramanagara |
| HESCOM | Hubli, Dharwad, Belagavi, Uttara Kannada |
| GESCOM | Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal |
| MESCOM | Mangaluru, Udupi, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru |
| CESC | Mysuru, Chamrajanagar, Kodagu |
Select correct ESCOM during registration — wrong selection = application rejected.
Zero Bill — How It Shows on Bill
Approved Gruha Jyothi beneficiary → monthly electricity bill shows: ₹0 If usage = within free unit limit = full zero. If usage exceeds limit = only excess units charged. Fixed charges may apply in some ESCOM areas — check your bill.
Common Problems + Fix
“Application rejected — consumption exceeds 200 units”: Average 2022-23 consumption was above 200 units. Not eligible for this scheme. Reduce usage going forward.
“RR Number not accepted”: RR Number = 10-12 digit Consumer ID on electricity bill. Not the meter number. Try entering with or without leading zeros.
“Aadhaar OTP not received”: Mobile must be linked to Aadhaar. Visit Aadhaar centre for linking or use offline application.
“Approved but bill still shows charges”: Processing takes 1-2 billing cycles. Check next bill. If still charged — call ESCOM helpline.
“Status showing pending for 30+ days”: Visit nearest Karnataka One / Grama One with acknowledgement number. Or call 1800-425-9339.
FAQ — ಪದೇ ಪದೇ ಕೇಳಲಾಗುವ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳು
Gruha Jyothi scheme apply ಹೇಗೆ ಮಾಡುವುದು? (How to apply?) sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in → Gruha Jyothi → Aadhaar + RR Number → OTP → Submit.
Tenants eligible aaguttara? (Are tenants eligible?) Yes. RR Number of electricity connection use madi apply maadi. Aadhaar = your own.
Free units eshtu? (How many free units?) Up to 200 units. Actual free units = your 2022-23 average. Below 90 units average = 10 extra bonus units.
Status check ಹೇಗೆ? (How to check status?) sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in → Gruha Jyothi Status → Acknowledgement Number.
Helpline: 1800-425-9339 | sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in |
| Status Check | sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in |
| BESCOM | bescom.karnataka.gov.in |
| Helpline | 1800-425-9339 |
Anitha registered. Next bill: ₹0. Annual saving: ₹9,600.
Karnataka households — apply for Gruha Jyothi at sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in today. 200 units free. 1.7 crore families already registered. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳು — ಇಂದೇ sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in ನಲ್ಲಿ ಗೃಹಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ।
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