PM Surya Ghar
:
Muft Bijli Yojana
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the launch of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, that is the
rooftop solar scheme
, and said that the new initiative will benefit 1 crore households with
free electricity
.
To advance sustainable development and enhance people's welfare, we are introducing the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana,
PM Modi
said.
This initiative, backed by an investment exceeding Rs 75,000 crores, seeks to illuminate 1 crore households by offering up to 300 units of free electricity monthly.
The Central Government will guarantee no financial burden on the people by providing significant subsidies directly to their bank accounts and offering highly concessional bank loans. Integration of all stakeholders into a National Online Portal will enhance convenience, PM said.
To promote this scheme at the grassroots level, Urban Local Bodies and Panchayats will be encouraged to promote rooftop solar systems within their areas. Additionally, the scheme aims to increase income, reduce power bills, and generate employment opportunities for people.
“Let’s boost solar power and sustainable progress. I urge all residential consumers, especially youngsters, to strengthen the PM - Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana by applying at- https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in,” PM Modi posted on X, formerly Twitter.
How to apply for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana - rooftop solar scheme: Step-by-step guide
On pmsuryaghar.gov.in website, go to “Apply for rooftop solar”. Following these steps for registration:
Step 1: Register in the portal with the following
- 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 2
- Login with Consumer Number & Mobile Number
- Apply for the Rooftop Solar as per the form
Step 3
- 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 4
- Once installation is over, submit the plant details and apply for net meter
Step 5
- After installation of net meter and inspection by DISCOM, they will generate commissioning certificate from portal
Step 6
- 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.
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