"We will not stop guarantee schemes, no need to worry": Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar

Jun 14, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister on Sunday dismissed rumours about the discontinuation of the Congress government's guarantee schemes, asserting that welfare programmes such as Gruha Lakshmi...

Over 2 cr Karnataka people can avail free electricity under Gruha Jyothi scheme: State energy minister

Jun 07, 2023

Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George on Wednesday said that over two crore Karnataka people can avail free electricity under Gruha Jyothi scheme.

Gruha Jyothi scheme: Karnataka government sees 55,000 consumer registration on first day

Jun 18, 2023

The first day of the 'Gruha Jyothi' scheme providing up to 200 units of free electricity to all residential households in Karnataka, saw over...

Karnataka Gruha Jyothi scheme: Power Minister explains who will benefit free power scheme

Jun 07, 2023

KJ George said on Wednesday that only consumers whose average power consumption plus 10 per cent of it is less than 200 units will...

Karnataka Govt assures Gruha Jyothi subsidy paid in advance, no burden on consumers

Feb 25, 2025

The Karnataka government has reaffirmed that the subsidy for its flagship Gruha Jyothi scheme is being paid in advance to Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOMs),...

Karnataka to begin door-to-door verification of Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries from today

Jul 01, 2026

During the drive, meter readers and ESCOM staff will visit consumers' residences to verify records and collect beneficiary information through a mobile application and...