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The Energy Department of the Government of Karnataka is the nodal administrative body overseeing power generation, transmission, rural electrification, and renewable energy adoption. It coordinates state electricity supply companies (ESCOMs) including BESCOM, MESCOM, and HESCOM, alongside the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation (KPTCL). The department administers the flagship Gruha Jyothi guarantee scheme, delivering up to 200 units of free monthly domestic electricity to residential households to reduce living costs. It also promotes agricultural solar pump installations under the Surya Raitha scheme and large-scale renewable park deployment across the state.
Administers Gruha Jyothi free domestic electricity (up to 200 units), Surya Raitha solar agriculture pumps, and renewable energy deployment in Karnataka.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 3 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Energy Department, Government of Karnataka on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Energy Department, Government of Karnataka. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Energy Department, Government of Karnataka administers 3 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Karnataka Gruha Jyothi Scheme (Free Domestic Electricity Scheme), Karnataka PM-KUSUM Component B State Top-Up Subsidy Scheme, Karnataka Surya Raitha Solar Agricultural Water Pump Scheme. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Energy Department, Government of Karnataka's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://energy.karnataka.gov.in/ also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Energy Department, Government of Karnataka is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Energy Department, Government of Karnataka can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
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Energy Department, Government of Karnataka
100% free domestic electricity up to 200 units per month per household, reducing electricity bills to zero for 1.6+ Crore consumers.
Energy Department, Government of Karnataka
50% state top-up subsidy supplementing 30% central subsidy, providing up to 80% total financial support on solar water pumps up to 7.5 HP.
Energy Department, Government of Karnataka
90% capital subsidy (80% state government + 10% farmer share) for installing standalone solar agricultural water pump sets.