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PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Free electricity up to 300 units/month with subsidy up to 40% for rooftop solar installation on households.

Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable EnergyLaunched: 2024

About the Scheme

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was launched on 13 February 2024 to provide free electricity up to 300 units per month to 1 crore households through rooftop solarisation. Subsidy of 40% for systems up to 3 kW and 20% for systems 3-10 kW. The total outlay is ₹75,021 crore.

Benefits

  • Free electricity up to 300 units/month
  • 40% subsidy for systems up to 3 kW
  • 20% subsidy for systems 3-10 kW
  • ₹75,021 crore total outlay
  • Income from surplus power sale to grid

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1Any household with suitable rooftop
  • 2Must have electricity connection
  • 3Rooftop should be structurally suitable for solar

Documents Required

Electricity bill/consumer number
Aadhaar Card
Rooftop ownership proof
Bank details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the subsidy for a 3 kW system?
A: 40% subsidy for systems up to 3 kW capacity.

Quick Information

Max Benefit
Free 300 Units/Month
Subsidy
Up to 40%
Launched
2024
Level
central
Department
MNRE

Beneficiary Types

IndividualBusiness

Tags

#solar#electricity#rooftop#green-energy
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