Cabinet OKs Solar Scheme To Give 1 Crore Families 300 Units Of Free Power A Month

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Continuing its push for renewable energy, the government has approved a scheme providing assistance of up to Rs 78,000 to 1 crore families to set up rooftop solar systems, which will enable them to get free electricity up to 300 units per month.

Addressing a press briefing, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Thursday that the Union Cabinet has approved the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme, which will have an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore, had been launched by PM Narendra Modi on February 13.

The minister said the scheme will not only help families and give a boost to domestic manufacturing of solar energy components, but also provide direct employment to 17 lakh people.

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