Server issues, shortage of meter readers delays Gruha Jyothi verification
The Gruha Jyothi verification process in Karnataka is facing significant delays due to server instability and a shortage of meter readers. Officials report that only a fraction of the target beneficiaries have been verified, making the August 31 deadline appear increasingly unattainable.
Why it matters
This highlights systemic administrative and technical challenges in implementing large-scale government welfare schemes in India.
With rampant server issues and a fewer number of meter readers on job, the Gruha Jyothi door-to-door verification has slowed down. Launched on July 1, 2026, the Energy Department has been able to verify only around 45 lakh beneficiaries, of the estimated 1.65 crore beneficiaries.
It is unlikely that the department will achieve the herculean target within the set deadline of August 31, with only 21,602 meter readers across the State.
According to the Energy Department officials, Bescom meter readers have completed verification of 25 lakh houses in its jurisdiction with only 7,409 meter readers. There are a total of 65 lakh beneficiaries in the Bescom jurisdiction, and 40 lakh households are yet to be verified.
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