The scheme aims to provide free household electricity connections to Scheduled Tribe families in tribal areas.
The scheme aims to provide free household electricity connections to Scheduled Tribe families in tribal areas.
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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Free electricity household connection is provided to BPL/lower income group beneficiary.
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Step 1: 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: Offline — 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: Offline — Step 3
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Subdivisional Office.
Step 4: Offline — 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). <br>
The scheduled tribe families living in the tribal areas of Gujarat. <br>
Under this scheme, provide free household electricity connection. <br>
No, the application form is free of cost. <br>
The application form is available from the subdivisional office. <br>
No, an online application is not available. <br>
Caste certificate, income certificate, identity proof, land or house allotment order, and passport-size photos. <br>
Yes, only BPL and low-income group families are eligible. <br>
No, the scheme is exclusively for Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries. <br>
No, only households without an existing connection can apply. <br>
Annual family income should not exceed ₹1,50,000. <br>
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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