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- Karnataka's Gruha Jyothi door-to-door verification, launched on July 1, 2026, has slowed down due to server issues and a shortage of meter readers.
- The Energy Department has verified only around 45 lakh of an estimated 1.65 crore beneficiaries, with 21,602 meter readers deployed across the state's electricity supply companies.
- Officials say it is unlikely the August 31 deadline will be met, partly because the Seva Sindhu portal slows down as it handles data for many other government services.
- Separately, more than 20,000 beneficiaries have signed Part B forms opting to give up the scheme's benefit for their electricity connection.
What to watch next
- Whether the Energy Department meets or extends the August 31 verification deadline.
- Whether server issues on the Seva Sindhu portal are fixed to speed up verification.
- Further updates on the roughly 20,000 beneficiaries who have opted out of the scheme.
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