PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a government program that aims to provide free electricity to Indian households. The program was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2024. Under this program, each household will receive a subsidy for installing solar panels on their roof. This subsidy covers up to 40% of the cost of the solar modules. The program is expected to benefit 10 million households across India. It is estimated that the programme will save the government Rs 75 billion annually on electricity bills.
Benefits of the Scheme
This scheme provide suitable Rooftop Solar Plant for Free Electricity Generation for self cosumption. Mains benefits of this scheme are
- Its main aim to provide free electricity all over India through PM Surya Ghar Scheme.
- Reduce dependency on conventional source of Elecerticity like Thermal Power Plants, Nuclear Power Plants.
- Helps to reduce carbon emission in country.
- Increased use of renewable energy through the country.
- Reduce monthly electricity bill of household families.
| Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units) | Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity | Subsidy Support |
| 0-150 | 1-2 kW | ₹ 30,000/- to ₹ 60,000/- |
| 150-300 | 2-3 kW | ₹ 60,000/- to ₹ 78,000/- |
| > 300 | Above 3 kW | ₹ 78,000/- |
Eligibility Conditions -Who can get benefit of this Scheme-
Some of basis condition need to fulfill to get benefit of PM Surya Ghar Scheme.
- 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.
Documents Required For this Scheme
- Valid ID Proof like Voter Card , Passport Etc.
- Electricity bill of house.
- Proof of Roof Ownership.. Roof ownerhsip Certificate.
- Proof of Home Address.
How to Apply online to get Benefit of This Scheme.
- Step 1. Visit the official website of PM Surya Ghar Scheme-
- Step-2 : Provide the following details for registration.
- – Select your State
- – Select your Electricity Distribution Company
- – Enter your Electricity Consumer Number
- – Enter Mobile Number
- – Enter Email
- – Please follow as per the direction from the portal.
- Step-3 : Login with Consumer Number & Mobile Number.
- Step-4 : Apply for the Rooftop Solar as per the form.
- Step-5 : Fill out the online application form.
- Step-6 : Wait for the feasibility approval from DISCOM. Once you get the feasibility approval install the plant by any of the registered vendors in your DISCOM.
- Step-7 : Once installation is over, submit the plant details and apply for net meter.
- Step-8 : After installation of net meter and inspection by DISCOM, they will generate commissioning certificate from portal.
- Step-9 : Once you get the commissioning report. Submit the bank account details and a cancelled cheque through the portal. You will receive your subsidy in your bank account within 30 days.
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