🏛️ PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Redefining Solar Power and Energy Access - 1.28 crore registrations and 14.84 lakh applications
About the Scheme
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a landmark initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2024. This ambitious scheme empowers households to harness solar energy by offering a substantial subsidy covering up to 40% of the cost of installing solar panels on their rooftops.
Target Households
1 Crore
Households to benefit
Annual Savings
₹75,000 Cr
Government electricity cost savings
Registrations
1.28 Cr
As of July 2024
Key Benefits
⚡ Free Electricity for Households
Subsidised rooftop solar panels significantly reduce energy costs
💰 Government Cost Reduction
Expected to save ₹75,000 crore annually in electricity costs
🌱 Renewable Energy Adoption
Encourages sustainable and environmentally friendly energy mix
🌍 Reduced Carbon Emissions
Supports India's commitment to reducing carbon footprint
Subsidy Structure
| Monthly Consumption | System Capacity | Subsidy Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 0-150 units | 1-2 kW | ₹30,000 - ₹60,000 |
| 150-300 units | 2-3 kW | ₹60,000 - ₹78,000 |
| Above 300 units | Above 3 kW | ₹78,000 |
🏦 Collateral-Free Loans
Low-interest loans at around 7% for RTS systems up to 3 kW
🌐 National Portal
Easy application, vendor selection, and benefits calculator
Eligibility Criteria
🇮🇳 Indian Citizen
Household must be Indian citizens
🏠 Suitable Roof
Own house with roof suitable for solar panels
⚡ Valid Connection
Must have valid electricity connection
🚫 No Previous Subsidy
Must not have availed other solar subsidies
Application Process
Visit Official Website
Access the PM Surya Ghar portal
Registration
Provide personal details for registration
Login
Use Consumer Number & Mobile Number
Apply
Submit rooftop solar application
Complete Form
Fill online application form
Installation
Await DISCOM approval and install
Net Meter
Submit plant details and apply for net meter
Commissioning
Get commissioning certificate after inspection
Subsidy
Submit bank details, receive subsidy in 30 days
Expected Impact
Solar Capacity
30 GW
Additional rooftop solar capacity
Job Creation
17 Lakh
Direct jobs across sectors
CO₂ Reduction
720 Million
Tonnes over 25 years
Electricity Generation
1000 BU
Over system lifetime
Model Solar Village Initiative
One Model Solar Village per district with ₹800 crore allocation. Each selected village receives ₹1 crore grant for achieving energy self-reliance.
📍 Village Criteria
Revenue village with 5,000+ population (2,000+ in special category states)
🏆 Selection Process
Competitive evaluation based on distributed RE capacity
💰 Financial Support
₹1 crore central assistance for highest RE capacity village
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