PM ā Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Ministry Of New and Renewable Energy
About This Scheme
"PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana" is a government scheme that aims to provide free electricity to households in India. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2024. Under the scheme, households will be provided with a subsidy to install solar panels on their roofs. The subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of the solar panels. The scheme is expected to benefit 1 crore households across India. It is estimated that the scheme will save the government Rs. 75,000 crore per year in electricity costs.
Eligibility
- The household must be an Indian citizen. - The household must own a house with a roof that is suitable for installing solar panels. - The household must have a valid electricity connection. - The household must not have availed any other subsidy for solar panels.
Benefits
Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity for households Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units)Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant CapacitySubsidy Support0-150 1-2 kWā¹ 30,000/- to ā¹ 60,000/-150-3002-3 kWā¹ 60,000/- to ā¹ 78,000/-> 300Above 3 kWā¹ 78,000/- The benefits of the scheme include: 1. Free electricity for households. 1. Reduced electricity costs for the government. 1. Increased use of renewable energy. 1. Reduced carbon emissions.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.