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State Government Scheme

Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat

The scheme aims to provide free household electricity connections to Scheduled Tribe families in tribal areas.

Scheduled Tribe (ST) Rural area Below Poverty Line
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Gujarat
Category
Utility & Sanitation
How to Apply
Offline

About the Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat Scheme

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.

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Benefits

  • Free electricity household connection is provided to BPL/lower income group beneficiary.

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  2. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
  3. The applicant should be living in a tribal area of the state.
  4. The applicant’s family should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) or lower-income group category.
  5. The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed ₹1,50,000/-.
  6. The applicant should own land or a house under a poverty housing scheme or through land allotment.

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How to Apply for Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat

Application mode: Offline

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).

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Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat scheme?

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 lo…

Who is eligible for Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat?

The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. The applicant should be living in a tribal area of the state. The applicant’s family should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) or lower-income group category. The applicant’s family…

What benefits does Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat provide?

Free electricity household connection is provided to BPL/lower income group beneficiary. <br

How can I apply for Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat?

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 ma…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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