Karnataka's Gruha Jyothi Yojana gives 200 units free electricity every month to domestic consumers. No separate application needed — auto-applied to your bill. 1.5 crore+ households benefit. ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಮಾಹಿತಿ.
📢 Latest Update — June 2026:
Gruha Jyothi continues to provide 200 units of free electricity per month to domestic consumers across Karnataka, and it remains automatically applied to your bill with no separate application required. If your benefit has stopped showing on a recent bill, the most common reason is an Aadhaar–RR number mismatch — verify your details on the official portal at gruha.karnataka.gov.in. Always confirm current rules and any seasonal notices on the official portal before acting on third-party information.
⚡ Key Facts at a Glance
Gruha Jyothi Yojana Karnataka 2026 — 200 Units Free Electricity
Gruha Jyothi is one of the Karnataka government's five guarantee schemes. Under it, every domestic electricity consumer in the state receives 200 units of free electricity per month, and the benefit is applied automatically to the electricity bill. There is no application, no registration, and no fee. More than 1.5 crore households in Karnataka benefit from the scheme, making it one of the largest free-power programmes in the country. You can read more about state welfare programmes on our Gruha Jyothi scheme page.
The logic is simple. If your household consumes up to 200 units in a month, your bill is effectively ₹0. If you consume more than 200 units, only the excess is charged at the normal rates set by your discom such as BESCOM or CESC. For example, a family in Bengaluru that uses 180 units in a month pays nothing for that energy charge, while a family that uses 240 units pays only for the 40 units beyond the free limit. This design keeps the benefit broad while still encouraging mindful electricity use. You can also browse our latest scheme guides or compare it with other state and central government schemes to understand how welfare delivery differs across India.
Who is Eligible — Complete Criteria 2026
- ✅ You are a domestic (household) electricity consumer in Karnataka
- ✅ The premises has a single household connection
- ✅ The connection is registered for domestic use, not commercial use
- ✅ Existing consumers are covered — no separate application is needed
- ❌ Commercial or industrial connections are not eligible
- ❌ Premises that also carry a commercial connection at the same location may not qualify for the household benefit — confirm on the official portal
- ❌ Consumption above 200 units is not free; only the units within the limit are covered
How to Apply — Step-by-Step 2026
Because the benefit is applied automatically, most consumers do not need to do anything. The steps below help you confirm that your connection is correctly linked and that the benefit appears on your bill.
- Locate your RR / connection number: Find your Registered Consumer (RR) number printed on your latest electricity bill.
- Visit the official portal: Open gruha.karnataka.gov.in to check your enrolment status and linked details.
- Verify your Aadhaar link: Make sure your Aadhaar is correctly linked to your electricity connection, as a mismatch is the most common reason the benefit does not show.
- Check your monthly bill: Confirm that the free-units benefit is reflected — bills up to 200 units should show ₹0 for the energy charge.
- Raise a request if missing: If the benefit is not applied, contact your discom or use the grievance options described in the helpline section below.
Documents Required
| Document | Why It Is Needed |
|---|---|
| Latest electricity bill | To find your RR / connection number and confirm domestic category |
| Aadhaar card | To verify the Aadhaar link with your connection |
| RR / consumer number | Primary identifier used to check status on the portal |
| Registered mobile number | For OTP verification and status updates (if requested) |
Myth vs Reality
| Myth | Reality |
|---|---|
| You must fill a separate application form to get free units. | No separate application is needed — the benefit is applied automatically to your bill. |
| All your electricity is free under the scheme. | Only up to 200 units per month are free; excess units are billed at normal discom rates. |
| Commercial shops also get 200 free units. | The benefit is for domestic household connections, not commercial connections. |
| If you cross 200 units once, you lose the benefit permanently. | You only pay for the excess that month; the free allowance applies again the next month. |
Important Dates & Deadlines 2026
- ✅ The benefit is ongoing and applied month after month — there is no fixed last date to "apply".
- ✅ For existing domestic consumers, enrolment is year-round and automatic.
- ✅ New connections should verify their Aadhaar link so the benefit reflects from the relevant billing cycle.
- ❌ Do not trust any message claiming a sudden "last date" to keep your free units — check the official portal first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My free units did not appear on my bill — what should I do?
First check that your Aadhaar is correctly linked to your electricity connection, since a mismatch is the most common cause. Verify your status on gruha.karnataka.gov.in using your RR number, and if it is still missing, raise the issue with your discom such as BESCOM or CESC.
Q: How do I check my application or enrolment status?
Visit the official portal at gruha.karnataka.gov.in and enter your RR / consumer number to see whether your connection is enrolled and the benefit is active. Your monthly bill is also a quick way to confirm — within 200 units, the energy charge should be ₹0.
Q: My request was rejected or not processed — what next?
Recheck that your connection is a domestic category connection and that your Aadhaar and RR details match exactly. Correct any mismatch on the portal, then contact your discom. If the issue is unresolved, use the grievance options listed in the helpline section.
Q: My bill amount looks wrong even though I used fewer units — why?
Only the energy charge for up to 200 units is free; some fixed charges or excess-unit charges may still appear depending on your consumption and discom rules. Compare your billed units against the 200-unit limit, and if the free benefit is genuinely missing, raise it with your discom.
Q: Do I need to complete eKYC or link Aadhaar?
Linking your Aadhaar correctly to your electricity connection helps ensure the benefit is applied without interruption. Confirm the current Aadhaar-linking requirement on the official portal, and complete any verification step it asks for.
Q: I am a new consumer — do I have to apply separately?
The scheme is applied automatically to eligible domestic connections, so a separate application is generally not required. As a new consumer, make sure your connection is registered as domestic and your Aadhaar is linked, then check the official portal to confirm the benefit is active.
Q: Does the benefit differ by discom or region within Karnataka?
The 200-unit free benefit applies to domestic consumers across Karnataka, but billing of any excess units follows the normal rates of your specific discom such as BESCOM or CESC. For region-specific billing details, refer to your discom and the official portal.
Q: How do I file a complaint if my issue is not resolved?
Start with your discom's customer service for connection-level issues. If you are still not satisfied, you can lodge a grievance through the national public grievance portal at pgportal.gov.in and reference your RR number and bill details.
Helpline Numbers & Grievance Portal
- ✅ Official portal: gruha.karnataka.gov.in
- ✅ Discom customer service: contact your provider (BESCOM, CESC etc.) — number on your bill or the official portal
- ✅ National grievance portal: pgportal.gov.in
- ✅ For specific helpline numbers, check the official portal — do not rely on unofficial sources
📋 ಸಂಕ್ಷಿಪ್ತ ಮಾಹಿತಿ (ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ) / संक्षिप्त जानकारी (हिंदी में)
ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಯಡಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಎಲ್ಲ ಮನೆಬಳಕೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಿಗೆ ತಿಂಗಳಿಗೆ 200 ಯೂನಿಟ್ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಉಚಿತ. ಯಾವುದೇ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ — ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಬಿಲ್ಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ವಯಂಚಾಲಿತವಾಗಿ ಅನ್ವಯವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. 1.5 ಕೋಟಿ+ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನ. 200 ಯೂನಿಟ್ವರೆಗೆ ಬಿಲ್ ₹0; 200 ಯೂನಿಟ್ ಮೀರಿದರೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚುವರಿಗೆ ಮಾತ್ರ ಬಿಲ್. ಮನೆಬಳಕೆ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ ಮಾತ್ರ — ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ ಸೇರ್ಪಡೆ ಇಲ್ಲ. ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಮಾಹಿತಿ: gruha.karnataka.gov.in.
गृह ज्योति योजना के तहत कर्नाटक के सभी घरेलू बिजली उपभोक्ताओं को हर महीने 200 यूनिट मुफ्त बिजली मिलती है। कोई अलग आवेदन नहीं — लाभ अपने आप बिल में लागू होता है। 1.5 करोड़+ परिवार लाभान्वित। 200 यूनिट तक बिल ₹0; इससे अधिक खपत पर केवल अतिरिक्त यूनिट का सामान्य दर से बिल। केवल घरेलू कनेक्शन पात्र, वाणिज्यिक नहीं। अधिक जानकारी के लिए आधिकारिक पोर्टल gruha.karnataka.gov.in देखें।
🇮🇳 हिंदी में पढ़ें (Read in Hindi)
गृह ज्योति योजना कर्नाटक — 200 यूनिट मुफ्त बिजली
गृह ज्योति कर्नाटक की गारंटी योजना है। हर घरेलू बिजली उपभोक्ता को 200 यूनिट/माह मुफ्त बिजली बिल में अपने आप लागू हो जाती है। 1.5 करोड़+ परिवार लाभान्वित।
कैसे काम करता है?
- 200 यूनिट तक → बिल ₹0
- 200 से अधिक यूनिट → केवल अतिरिक्त यूनिट का बिल
- कोई आवेदन नहीं, कोई रजिस्ट्रेशन नहीं
अधिक जानकारी: gruha.karnataka.gov.in
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