Gruha Jyoti Free Electricity Status 2026 (Karnataka)

Reviewed on: 2026-06-19.

Karnataka launched Gruha Jyoti in 2023 under its five-guarantee package. The scheme covers the electricity bill for domestic connections that consume up to 200 units in a month. If your household uses 200 units or fewer, your bill nets to zero after the subsidy is applied. If you use more than 200 units, you pay only for the units above that threshold.

The free-unit benefit is subject to your household's past average consumption. The exact formula used by each DISCOM is not published in a single public document; verify the precise basis on your electricity supply company's portal or at a service centre.

Five electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) implement the scheme across Karnataka:

• BESCOM - Bengaluru and surrounding districts
• MESCOM - Mangaluru and coastal districts
• HESCOM - Hubballi-Dharwad and north Karnataka
• GESCOM - Gulbarga and Hyderabad-Karnataka region
• CESC - Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (Mysuru region)

The official tracking route sits on the Seva Sindhu guarantee-schemes portal. The steps are:

1. Open the track-status page at sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/StatucTrack/Track_Status
2. Select your DISCOM from the dropdown: BESCOM, MESCOM, CESC, HESCOM, or GESCOM
3. Enter your electricity Account ID (also called connection number, printed on your bill)
4. Submit to see the current status of your Gruha Jyoti application

If the system shows your application has been “received and sent to ESCOM,” your enrolment file has been forwarded to your electricity board for processing. Processing timelines vary by DISCOM; contact your local office if status has not updated for several weeks.

If you enrolled at a Seva Sindhu service centre, Grama One, or Karnataka One outlet, the same account ID lookup applies.

Enrolment status and zero-bill status are two separate things. A confirmed enrolment does not automatically mean your current bill is zero. The DISCOM applies the subsidy to each billing cycle independently.

To verify your zero-bill status:

1. Download or collect your latest electricity bill from your DISCOM
2. Look for a line item labelled “Gruha Jyothi subsidy” or “Government subsidy” in the bill
3. The “Net payable” figure should be zero if your units consumed are within the free limit
4. If the subsidy line is missing but your consumption is below 200 units, the enrolment may not yet be active on your account

BESCOM customers can also view their bill online through the BESCOM billing portal linked from bescom.karnataka.gov.in. Other DISCOMs provide similar bill-view facilities on their respective portals.

New enrolment for Gruha Jyoti runs through the Seva Sindhu portal. The scheme has been accepting applications since June 2023 and enrolment remains open.

Steps to apply online:

1. Visit the registration link at sevasindhugs1.karnataka.gov.in and select your DISCOM
2. Enter your electricity account/connection number and account holder name (must match DISCOM records)
3. Provide your Aadhaar number; the system verifies via OTP or e-KYC
4. Confirm that the connection is used only for domestic purposes. Using the subsidised connection for commercial purposes results in forfeiture of all past benefits plus interest
5. Upload supporting documents if prompted, then submit

You can also enrol in person at any Seva Sindhu service centre, Grama One kiosk, or Karnataka One outlet by carrying your electricity bill, Aadhaar card, and a mobile number linked to Aadhaar.

If you want to remove your Aadhaar from the Gruha Jyoti enrolment (for example, if you shift residence or change to a different connection), use the de-link facility at sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/GruhaJyothi_Delink. Enter the Aadhaar number registered with the scheme and follow the OTP verification steps.

De-linking stops the subsidy on that connection. If you then re-register on a new connection, you must complete a fresh application.

Common reasons why an enrolled household still receives a bill:

• Your application is still being processed by the DISCOM and has not been activated on your account yet
• Your consumption crossed 200 units that month; you pay only for the excess
• There is a mismatch between the name or account number in the Gruha Jyoti database and your DISCOM records
• Your Aadhaar link failed or was not confirmed during registration

In each case, visit your local DISCOM customer service office with your electricity bill, Aadhaar card, and the reference number from your Seva Sindhu application. For BESCOM customers, you can also call the electricity helpline 1912 (24×7) to report the discrepancy.

For issues related to delayed DBT credit or subsidy not reaching your account, see the guide on what to do when DBT money is not credited.

The scheme covers domestic electricity connections across Karnataka. Key conditions as understood from official sources:

1. The connection must be classified as a domestic/residential connection
2. Only one connection per household qualifies for the free-unit benefit
3. The applicant must complete Aadhaar-linked registration on Seva Sindhu
4. Connections used for commercial, industrial, or mixed purposes are not eligible

Consumers on the agricultural or industrial tariff are not covered. If your connection type is listed differently on your bill, contact your DISCOM to correct the classification before applying.

For parallel Seva Sindhu guarantee checks, see Gruha Lakshmi status and Yuva Nidhi status, which follow the same portal cluster.

It means Seva Sindhu has forwarded your application to your electricity board and the DISCOM is still processing it. Processing times vary. Wait two to four weeks, then visit your DISCOM's local office or call 1912 (BESCOM customers) for an update.

No. The benefit is partial that month. You receive 200 units free and pay the applicable tariff only for the units consumed above 200. The scheme does not cancel enrolment for exceeding the cap in any single month.

Yes. The application form allows tenants and family members to apply, but the name and account details entered must match what is recorded with the DISCOM. If there is a mismatch, the application may be rejected. Confirm with your landlord that the connection is under the correct account before applying.

Yes. Regardless of where you enrolled, the same track-status page at sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in works with your DISCOM name and account ID.

First, recheck that your enrolment status shows “approved” or “sent to ESCOM” on the track-status page. If approved, visit your DISCOM office with the bill and a copy of your Seva Sindhu application reference. Ask them to confirm whether Gruha Jyoti has been tagged to your account in the billing system. If your Aadhaar details need to be updated, complete the Aadhaar-link correction step with the DISCOM directly. For Aadhaar-related checks in general, see how to check Aadhaar status.

Yes. The track-status page covers all five Karnataka DISCOMs. Select HESCOM or GESCOM from the dropdown and enter your account ID. The underlying data comes from whichever DISCOM you select.

No dedicated Gruha Jyoti app exists as of this review. The Seva Sindhu portal (mobile browser compatible) and your DISCOM's own portal or app are the official channels. For broader benefit status tracking, see ration card status which follows a comparable verification path.

There is no fixed official timeline published. In practice, one to two billing cycles after DISCOM confirmation is typical. If your bill does not show the subsidy after two full cycles from the date the DISCOM confirms your account is tagged, raise a written complaint at your DISCOM office.

For electricity-related complaints and Gruha Jyoti queries, BESCOM customers can call the 24×7 electricity helpline 1912. For other DISCOMs, contact details are available on their respective Karnataka government portals. The main Seva Sindhu portal for support is sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in.

File an RTI to: your electricity DISCOM (BESCOM/MESCOM etc.) and the Karnataka Energy Department

• How many households in my area have been enrolled under Gruha Jyoti and how many applications are pending with the DISCOM?
• What is the status of my application with reference number [your number] and on which date was it updated in the DISCOM billing system?
• How is the monthly free-unit entitlement calculated for each household and what is the formula applied by the DISCOM?
• What is the total subsidy amount disbursed by the State Government under Gruha Jyoti for the financial year 2024-25?
• How many enrolments were rejected in my district and what were the reasons cited for rejection?

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• Seva Sindhu guarantee-schemes portal (enrolment and status track): sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in
• Application status tracking page: sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/StatucTrack/Track_Status
• Gruha Jyoti registration form (serviceId 1989): sevasindhugs1.karnataka.gov.in
• Aadhaar de-link facility: sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/GruhaJyothi_Delink
• BESCOM official portal: bescom.karnataka.gov.in
• MESCOM official portal: mescom.karnataka.gov.in

By Dr. Shrawan Kumar Pathak