Zupda Vijlikaran Yojana
Free household electricity connection · BPL/low-income families · Gujarat
Zupda Vijlikaran Yojana provides free household electricity connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) and low-income families living across Gujarat. Eligible families receive the connection at no charge, ensuring access to basic electricity without any installation cost. Apply in person at your nearest Sub-divisional Office of the Energy Department.
About This Scheme
Zupda Vijlikaran Yojana provides free household electricity connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) and low-income families living across Gujarat. Eligible families receive the connection at no charge, ensuring access to basic electricity without any installation cost. Apply in person at your nearest Sub-divisional Office of the Energy Department.
Full official description
The “Zupda Vijlikaran Yojana” was launched by the Energy and Petro Chemicals Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide access to electricity for Below Poverty Line (BPL) and low-income families across the state. Under this scheme, free household electricity connections are provided to eligible families.
Benefits
- Free household electricity connection — zero cost to the eligible family
- No installation or connection fee charged
💡 Why Startups Should Care
Free electricity connections to BPL households in Gujarat create newly electrified customers who immediately need appliances, solar solutions, and energy-efficient products — this scheme directly expands the addressable market for rural energy-tech startups.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a resident of Gujarat
- Must belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) or low-income family
- Annual household income must not exceed ₹1,50,000
How to Apply
- Visit the nearest Subdivisional Electricity Office during office hours and request the application form.
- Fill in the form and attach all required documents.
- Submit the completed application to the office.
- An inspection of the premises may be conducted by the electricity department before connection is provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for scheme?
BPL and low-income families in Gujarat with annual income up to ₹1,50,000.
What benefit is provided under this scheme?
A free household electricity connection.
What documents are required?
ID proof, income certificate, photographs, and housing allotment order (if applicable).
Will applicants get money instead of electricity?
No, the benefit is only in the form of a free electricity connection.
Can I apply online?
No, online application is not available.
Is this scheme applicable across Gujarat?
Yes, it covers all districts of the state.
Is caste or profession a deciding factor?
No, eligibility is based only on BPL/low-income status.
Can families above the income limit apply?
No, only families with income up to ₹1,50,000 are eligible.
Where should I submit my application?
The application was submitted at the Subdivision Office of the electricity department.
Does the scheme cover urban as well as rural areas?
Yes, it is applicable across the state.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Allotment order of land or ready-made house under a poverty housing scheme
- Identity card
- Identity proof of the applicant (Aadhaar or equivalent)
- Passport-size photographs