Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat
Kutirjyoti Yojana provides free household electricity connections to Scheduled Tribe (ST) families living in tribal areas of Gujarat who are below the poverty line. Eligible families with annual income up to ₹1.5 lakh can apply by visiting their local Subdivisional Office during office hours with the required documents.
About This Scheme
Kutirjyoti Yojana provides free household electricity connections to Scheduled Tribe (ST) families living in tribal areas of Gujarat who are below the poverty line. Eligible families with annual income up to ₹1.5 lakh can apply by visiting their local Subdivisional Office during office hours with the required documents.
Full official description
The “Kutirjyoti Yojana” was launched by the Energy and Petro Chemicals Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide free household electricity connections to Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries living in tribal areas. Under this scheme, Below Poverty Line (BPL) and lower-income group beneficiaries can avail free electrification of their houses.
Benefits
- Free household electricity connection provided to BPL/lower-income tribal families
- Covers the full cost of the connection for eligible households
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a resident of Gujarat
- Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
- Must live in a tribal area of Gujarat
- Family must be Below Poverty Line (BPL) or lower-income group
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹1,50,000
- Must own land or a house under a poverty housing scheme or through land allotment
How to Apply
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Subdivisional Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Subdivisional Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Subdivisional Office to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Kutirjyoti Yojna?
The scheduled tribe families living in the tribal areas of Gujarat.
What is the main benefit of the scheme?
Under this scheme, provide free household electricity connection.
Is there any cost to apply?
No, the application form is free of cost.
Where can I get the application form?
The application form is available from the subdivisional office.
Can I apply online?
No, an online application is not available.
What documents are needed?
Caste certificate, income certificate, identity proof, land or house allotment order, and passport-size photos.
Is the scheme only for BPL families?
Yes, only BPL and low-income group families are eligible.
Can non-ST families apply?
No, the scheme is exclusively for Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries.
Can I apply if I already have an electricity connection?
No, only households without an existing connection can apply.
What is the maximum income limit?
Annual family income should not exceed ₹1,50,000.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Allotment Order of Land/ Readymade House received under any poverty housing scheme
- Caste Certificate
- Identity Proof of the Applicant
- Income Certificate
- Land Ownership Document
- Passport-size Photos