Bhagya Jyothi Kuteera Jyothi Karnataka

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Last verified: 25 May 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

What is Bhagya Jyothi Kuteera Jyothi Karnataka?

Bhagya Jyothi and Kuteera Jyothi are Karnataka government's electricity subsidy schemes providing FREE units of electricity per month to economically weaker families. Bhagya Jyothi: For BPL (Below Poverty Line) households with a single-phase connection — first 40 units per month FREE (if consumption ≤ 40 units, the bill is zero). Kuteera Jyothi: For AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) / Destitute families — first 40 units FREE with higher coverage. Under the expanded Gruha Jyothi scheme (2023), all domestic consumers of Karnataka get 200 units free per month — effectively superseding and expanding beyond Bhagya Jyothi. However, Bhagya Jyothi/Kuteera Jyothi continue for specific BPL/AAY categories and small huts/kutcha houses. Beneficiaries: 1.5 crore+ households in Karnataka. Apply through BESCOM/MESCOM/GESCOM/HESCOM/CESC distribution companies or electricity seva kendras.

Bhagya Jyothi Kuteera Jyothi Karnataka — Quick Overview

Scheme Name	Bhagya Jyothi / Kuteera Jyothi 2026 — FREE 40-100 Units Electricity for BPL & AAY Families
State	Karnataka (कर्नाटक)
Launched By	Government of Karnataka
Launch Year	2008
Benefit	40 units/month FREE electricity (Bhagya Jyothi/Kuteera Jyothi) — expanded to 200 units/month under Gruha Jyothi for all Karnataka domestic consumers
Category	Infrastructure
Last Verified	25 May 2026
Official Portal	https://bescom.karnataka.gov.in

🇮🇳Hindi me Jankari — हिंदी में जानकारी

भाग्य ज्योति — BPL परिवारों को 40 यूनिट/माह मुफ्त बिजली। कुटीर ज्योति — AAY/अत्यंत गरीब परिवारों को। 2023 में Gruha Jyothi scheme से 200 यूनिट/माह सभी घरों को मुफ्त। BESCOM/MESCOM portal पर आवेदन।

40 यूनिट/माह मुफ्त (BPL/AAY) — Gruha Jyothi: 200 यूनिट/माह सभी कर्नाटक घरों के लिए

📖ಭಾಗ್ಯ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ / ಕುಟೀರ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ — ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಹಿತಿKannada

ಭಾಗ್ಯ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಬಿಪಿಎಲ್ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳಿಗೆ ತಿಂಗಳಿಗೆ 40 ಯೂನಿಟ್ ಉಚಿತ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. 2023ರ ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆಯಡಿ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಗೃಹ ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಿಗೆ ತಿಂಗಳಿಗೆ 200 ಯೂನಿಟ್ ಉಚಿತವಾಗಿ ದೊರೆಯುತ್ತದೆ.

📌 फायदा: ತಿಂಗಳಿಗೆ 40 ಯೂನಿಟ್ ಉಚಿತ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ (ಬಿಪಿಎಲ್/ಎಎವೈ) — ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಅಡಿ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ 200 ಯೂನಿಟ್ ಉಚಿತ

पात्रता:

ಬಿಪಿಎಲ್ ರೇಷನ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಮನೆಯ ಏಕ-ಹಂತದ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ ಹೊಂದಿದ ಕುಟುಂಬ; ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ: ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಗೃಹ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಗ್ರಾಹಕರು.

अर्ज कसा करावा:

BESCOM/MESCOM/GESCOM ಪೋರ್ಟಲ್ (bescom.karnataka.gov.in) ಅಥವಾ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸೇವಾ ಕೇಂದ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಭೇಟಿ ನೀಡಿ; ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನ ನೊಂದಾಯಿತ ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಿಗೆ ಸ್ವಯಂಚಾಲಿತ.

Benefits of Bhagya Jyothi Kuteera Jyothi Karnataka

✅ 40 units/month FREE electricity (Bhagya Jyothi/Kuteera Jyothi) — expanded to 200 units/month under Gruha Jyothi for all Karnataka domestic consumers

40 यूनिट/माह मुफ्त (BPL/AAY) — Gruha Jyothi: 200 यूनिट/माह सभी कर्नाटक घरों के लिए

Who is Eligible for Bhagya Jyothi Kuteera Jyothi Karnataka?

✓ Bhagya Jyothi: BPL ration card holders with single-phase domestic electricity connection
✓ Kuteera Jyothi: AAY/Destitute households, hut dwellers in Karnataka
✓ Gruha Jyothi (2023 expanded): ALL domestic electricity consumers in Karnataka (regardless of BPL status)
✓ Karnataka domicile mandatory
✓ Connection must be in domestic category (not commercial/industrial)

Documents Required for Bhagya Jyothi Kuteera Jyothi Karnataka

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How to Apply for Bhagya Jyothi Kuteera Jyothi Karnataka Online?

1Visit bescom.karnataka.gov.in — the application is filed online there
2Register yourself; an OTP is sent to the mobile linked with your Aadhaar
3Enter the personal, income and bank information the form asks for
4Provide clear copies of BPL ration card / AAY card, Aadhaar Card, Electricity service connection number
5Do a final review, submit, and keep the reference number safe
6Check progress on the same portal while officials verify your file

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Official Government Portal — Karnataka

Submit your application yourself on bescom.karnataka.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.

🔗 Apply at BESCOM/MESCOM/GESCOM portal or Electricity Seva Kendra

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bhagya Jyothi Kuteera Jyothi Karnataka

Bhagya Jyothi aur Gruha Jyothi mein kya fark hai?−

Bhagya Jyothi (old scheme): Only for BPL families — 40 units/month free। Gruha Jyothi (2023, new): ALL Karnataka domestic consumers — 200 units/month free (regardless of BPL status). Gruha Jyothi is a major expansion — every household benefits. If your monthly consumption ≤ 200 units, your electricity bill is ₹0. Above 200 units: regular rates apply.

Karnataka Gruha Jyothi 200 units free kaise milta hai?+

Kuteera Jyothi kya hai?+