The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a government scheme aimed at providing free electricity to households by installing rooftop solar panels.
The program, launched in February 2024, is designed to reduce electricity bills for a significant number of households while promoting the use of renewable energy. The government aims to install rooftop solar units on one crore houses across India.
The central subsidy is provided directly to the beneficiary's bank account and is structured as follows:
PM SURYA GHAR MUFT BIJLI YOJANA
| How much Solar Central Subsidy is available? | |
|---|---|
| Solar System Capacity | Applicable Subsidy |
| 1kW | 30000 |
| 2kW | 60000 |
| 3kW | 78000 |
| >3kW | Capped at 78,000 |
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Visit the official PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana website.
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1
Consumer Registration
Sign up to start your application journey- 2
Application Submission
Submit your Application- 3
Feasibility Approval
Check if your location is solar-ready- 4
Vendor Selection
Choose the best vendor for installation- 5
Work Start
Begin the installation process- 6
Solar Installation Details
Provide details for your ·Solar Rooftop Installation- 7
Project Inspection
DISCOM to inspect site for compliance- 8
Project Commissioning
DISCOM to certify your Solar Rooftop Installation- 9
Subsidy Request
Redeem your Subsidy- 10
Subsidy Disbursal
Subsidy Approval - 2
Knowing when you will receive the subsidy is crucial for managing your budget. Below are the eligibility criteria that a household must fulfill:
| Eligibility Criteria |
|---|
| The applicant must be an Indian citizen. |
| The applicant must own a house with a suitable, unshaded rooftop for installing solar panels. |
| A valid electricity connection is required. |
| The applicant must not have previously availed any subsidy for a solar plant under another government scheme. |
| The solar system must be installed by a vendor registered on the official portal. |
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a well-designed initiative that supports India’s transition to clean energy while delivering meaningful financial savings to millions of households.