State Electricity Bill Subsidy Schemes in India – Free Units & Eligibility
Several state governments in India provide direct tariff subsidies and free power quotas ranging from 100 to 300 units per billing cycle. Under these schemes, eligible domestic consumers receive Zero Electricity Bills (₹0) or substantial bill rebates directly credited against energy charges.
1. State-by-State Free Electricity Schemes Comparison
| State | Scheme Name | Free Units / Benefit | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Delhi Domestic Power Subsidy | 100% Free up to 200 units; 50% Subsidy (up to ₹800) for 201–400 units | All registered domestic consumers who opt in via WhatsApp/Portal |
| Karnataka | Gruha Jyothi Scheme | Up to 200 units of free electricity per month (based on 12-month average + 10%) | Domestic households registered on the Seva Sindhu portal with linked Aadhaar |
| Punjab | PSPCL Zero Bill Scheme | 300 units free per month (600 units free per 2-month bi-monthly cycle) | All domestic residential connections with sanctioned load up to 7 kW |
| Tamil Nadu | TNEB 100 Free Units Scheme | First 100 units 100% free for all domestic consumers in every bi-monthly cycle | Automatic universal domestic benefit; no separate application needed |
| Telangana | Gruha Jyothi Telangana | Up to 200 free units of electricity per month | White Ration Card (Food Security Card) holders registered under Praja Palana |
| Rajasthan | Mukhyamantri Nishulk Bijli Yojana | First 100 units of domestic power 100% free with fixed charge waivers | Domestic consumers registered through Mehngai Rahat Camps |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand 125 Free Units Scheme | 125 units of free power per month for domestic consumers | Domestic residential consumers using up to 125 units/month |
| West Bengal | Hasir Alo Scheme | 100% free electricity up to 75 units per quarter (approx 25 units/month) | Lifeline / BPL domestic rural and urban consumers |
| Madhya Pradesh | Indira Griha Jyoti Yojana (IGJY) | First 100 units billed at a subsidized flat rate of ₹100 total | Domestic households consuming up to 150 units/month |
2. Detailed Breakdown of Major State Subsidies
Delhi Domestic Power Subsidy (BSES & Tata Power)
200 Units FreeIn Delhi, consumers using up to 200 units in a month get 100% waiver on energy charges, fixed fees, and electricity taxes (Bill = ₹0). Consumers using between 201 and 400 units receive a 50% subsidy capped at ₹800 per month.
Karnataka Gruha Jyothi Scheme (BESCOM, HESCOM, MESCOM)
Up to 200 UnitsKarnataka provides up to 200 free units per month calculated as your previous financial year's average monthly usage plus an additional 10% buffer. If consumption remains below this entitlement, the net bill is ₹0.
Punjab PSPCL 300 Units Zero Bill Scheme
300 Units MonthlyUnder the Punjab Government scheme, all residential connections with sanctioned load up to 7 kW receive 300 units per month (600 units in standard bi-monthly billing) completely free of energy charges and fixed fees.
Tamil Nadu TNEB 100 Free Units Scheme
100 Units UniversalAll domestic consumers in Tamil Nadu under TANGEDCO receive the first 100 units free in every 2-month billing period. For consumption up to 200 units, the remaining 100 units are billed at a subsidized rate of ₹2.25/unit.
3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which Indian states provide free electricity to domestic households? ▼
Currently, Delhi (200 units), Karnataka (up to 200 units via Gruha Jyothi), Punjab (300 units via PSPCL), Telangana (200 units), Tamil Nadu (100 units bi-monthly), Rajasthan (100 units), and Jharkhand (125 units) provide free or subsidized electricity to domestic households.
What happens if I exceed 200 units under the Karnataka Gruha Jyothi scheme? ▼
Under Gruha Jyothi, if your consumption exceeds your entitled monthly limit (12-month average + 10% up to 200 units), you only pay for the extra units consumed above your entitled entitlement. However, if total monthly consumption exceeds 200 units, you are billed for the entire consumption at standard KERC slab rates.
How do I apply for the Delhi electricity subsidy scheme? ▼
In Delhi, consumers can opt in for power subsidy by giving a missed call or sending 'Hi' via WhatsApp to 7011311111, or submitting the subsidy form on the official BSES / Tata Power DDL portal.
Is electricity subsidy applied automatically on the power bill? ▼
In states like Tamil Nadu (100 free units) and Punjab (300 free units), the subsidy is applied automatically by the DISCOM billing software. In states like Delhi, Karnataka, and Telangana, consumers must complete a one-time registration linking their Consumer ID with Aadhaar or ration card.
How can I verify if my subsidy was deducted on my electricity bill? ▼
Check the itemized summary on your physical or online bill receipt. There is a specific row titled 'Govt Subsidy / Subsidy Adjustment' showing the deducted amount (e.g. -₹800 or -₹1,200), resulting in a zero or reduced Net Payable Amount.
All 28 States & 8 Union Territories
Select your state or union territory to calculate your electricity bill with local tariff slabs and DISCOM rules.
States (28)
MSEDCL (Mahadiscom), Adani Electricity Mumbai, Tata Power Mumbai, BEST
TANGEDCO (TNEB)
BESCOM, MESCOM, HESCOM, GESCOM, CESC Mysore
KSEB (Kerala State Electricity Board)
UPPCL, PVVNL, MVVNL, DVVNL, PuVVNL, NPCL Noida
WBSEDCL, CESC Limited
PSPCL (Punjab State Power Corporation Limited)
APEPDCL, APSPDCL, APCPDCL
TGSPDCL (TSSPDCL), TGNPDCL (TSNPDCL)
DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL, UGVCL, Torrent Power
JVVNL Jaipur, AVVNL Ajmer, JdVVNL Jodhpur
NBPDCL (North Bihar), SBPDCL (South Bihar)
UHBVN (North Haryana), DHBVN (South Haryana)
MPPKVVCL Indore, MPMKVVCL Bhopal, MPPKVVCL Jabalpur
TPCODL, TPWODL, TPNODL, TPSODL (Tata Power Odisha)
APDCL (Assam Power Distribution Company Limited)
JBVNL, JUSCO Jamshedpur
CSPDCL (Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Co. Ltd.)
Goa Electricity Department (GED)
HPSEBL (Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd)
UPCL (Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited)
Arunachal Pradesh Department of Power (APDP)
MSPDCL (Manipur State Power Distribution Co. Ltd.)
MePDCL (Meghalaya Power Distribution Corp. Ltd.)
Mizoram Power & Electricity Department (P&E)
Nagaland Department of Power (NOPD)
Sikkim Power Development Corporation (SPDC)
TSECL (Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd)
Union Territories (8)
BSES Rajdhani (BRPL), BSES Yamuna (BYPL), Tata Power DDL (TPDDL), NDMC
JPDCL Jammu, KPDCL Kashmir
Chandigarh Electricity Department
Puducherry Electricity Department
Electricity Department A&N
DNHPDCL / DED Daman
Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD)
Lakshadweep Electricity Department