Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat
Free household electricity connection · ST BPL families in tribal areas · 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
💡 Why Startups Should Care
CleanTech and rural connectivity startups in tribal Gujarat can use Kutirjyoti coverage as a market validation signal — areas where this scheme has been implemented are your best-served markets for solar home systems, smart meters, and connected IoT devices.
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
- Visit your nearest electricity board Subdivisional Office during working hours.
- Request the application form and fill in all mandatory fields.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents.
- Submit the completed signed form to the Subdivisional Office.
- Collect a receipt or acknowledgement with date, time, and unique ID from the office.
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 or readymade house under poverty housing scheme
- Caste certificate (Scheduled Tribe)
- Identity proof
- Income certificate
- Land ownership document
- Passport-size photographs