Sarkari Yojana

Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Kutirjyoti Yojana gives free household electricity connections to BPL and lower-income Scheduled Tribe families in tribal areas. Families with yearly income up to ₹1,50,000/- who own land or a house can apply at the Subdivisional Office.

About Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat

The Energy and Petro Chemicals Department, Government of Gujarat, started the “Kutirjyoti Yojana” to give Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries in tribal areas a household electricity connection free of charge. Beneficiaries from Below Poverty Line (BPL) and lower-income groups can have their homes electrified at no cost.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only residents of Gujarat can apply

Only residents of Gujarat can apply.

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Applicants must be from the Scheduled Tribe (ST)…

Applicants must be from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.

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They must live in one of the state's…

They must live in one of the state's tribal areas.

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The family has to fall in the Below…

The family has to fall in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) or lower-income group category.

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Yearly family income cannot be more than ₹1,50,000/-

Yearly family income cannot be more than ₹1,50,000/-.

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The applicant must own land or a house…

The applicant must own land or a house received through a poverty housing scheme or a land allotment.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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BPL/lower income group beneficiaries get a household…

BPL/lower income group beneficiaries get a household electricity connection without paying anything.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Allotment Order for land or a readymade house…

Allotment Order for land or a readymade house given under a poverty housing scheme

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Certificate of caste

Certificate of caste

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The applicant's identity proof

The applicant's identity proof

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Certificate of income

Certificate of income

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Documents showing land ownership

Documents showing land ownership

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Photographs of passport size

Photographs of passport size

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat through the offline application process outlined below.

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In office hours, go to the Subdivisional Office…

In office hours, go to the Subdivisional Office and ask the staff in charge of issuing and receiving applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.

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Complete every mandatory field and attach copies of…

Complete every mandatory field and attach copies of the mandatory documents, self-attesting them where needed.

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Hand the completed, signed form and documents to…

Hand the completed, signed form and documents to the Subdivisional Office.

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Get a receipt or acknowledgment from the Subdivisional…

Get a receipt or acknowledgment from the Subdivisional Office, and check that it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References