Subsidy Scheme

1. 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.
2. Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant
Capacity for households
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/- |
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3.
Eligibility:
1. The household must be an Indian
citizen.
2. The household must own a house
with a roof that is suitable for installing solar panels.
3. The house hold must have a valid
electricity connection
4. The household must not have
availed any other subsidy for solar panels.
4. Application Process Online:
Step-1 : Visit the official website.
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.
- Proof of identity.
- Proof of address.
- Electricity bill.
- Roof ownership certificate.
6. Frequently Asked Questions of Scheme:
1. What
is scheme all about ?
This is
a government scheme that aims to provide free electricity to households in
India.
2.
What benefits are provided ?
1.
Subsidy on the Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity for households.
2. Free
electricity for households.
3.
Reduced electricity costs for the government.
4.
Increased use of renewable energy.
5.
Reduced carbon emissions.
3.
Who can get the scheme benefits?
1. The
household must be an Indian citizen. 2. The household must own a house with a
roof that is suitable for installing solar panels. 3. The household must have a
valid electricity connection. 4. The household must not have availed any other
subsidy for solar panels
4.
What is the procedure to get the scheme benefits?
1. Applicant must register them self.
2. Submit the online application form
5.
How to register ?
Step-1
Visit the official website.
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.
6. How
to apply for the scheme ?
Step-1
Login with Consumer Number & Mobile Number. Step-2 : Apply for the Rooftop
Solar as per the form. Step-3 : Fill out the online application form.
7. What
documents are provided ?
1. Proof
of identity.
2. Proof
of address.
3.
Electricity bill.
4. Roof
ownership certificate.
8. What
types of roofs are suitable for Rooftop solar (RTS) system?
Rooftop
solar PV systems can be installed on any type of roof having sufficient load
bearing capacity.
9. Can
applicant install Rooftop Solar system if applicant live in a rented house?
The RTS
under any framework like net or gross metering can be installed by the
electricity consumer. So, if applicant have electricity connection in his/her
name and he/she pay regularly the electricity bill in his/her own name and also
have the permission of use the roof for solar rooftop installation from the
owner, he/she can install the RTS.
10. If
applicant shift his/her residence or office where RTS is installed, what will
happen to the RTS?
The
system is easy to be dismantled and reassembled elsewhere. So, it can be
shifted to new residence.