PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana 2024
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: In an effort to help Indian families save on electricity bills, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana 2024, Free Electricity Scheme on February 15, 2024. This scheme aims to provide households in India with free electricity by assisting them in installing solar panels on their rooftops.
The government will subsidize up to 40% of the cost of these solar panels under PM Surya Ghar Yojana 2024. They plan to assist approximately 1 crore households across the country with 300 units of free electricity each, and PM Surya Ghar Yojana is expected to save the government Rs. 75,000 crore every year in electricity expenses.
PM Surya Ghar Scheme 2024 Details
1. PM Surya Ghar Yojana Benefits
Up to 150 units: Suitable rooftop solar plant capacity of 1-2 kW with a subsidy of ₹30,000 to ₹60,000.
150-300 units: Suitable rooftop solar plant capacity of 2-3 kW with a subsidy of ₹60,000 to ₹78,000.
Above 300 units: Suitable rooftop solar plant capacity above 3 kW with a subsidy of ₹78,000.
2. PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Eligibility Criteria
To join the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, families need to meet these requirements:
Indian Citizenship: You need to be an Indian citizen.
A Suitable Roof: You should own a house with a roof that’s good for installing solar panels.
An Electricity Connection: You must already have a working electricity connection.
No Previous Subsidies: You shouldn’t have received subsidies for solar panels before.
3. Application Process
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 us (Geetanjali Solar) in your DISCOM to get the Solar PV System at a reasonable rate.
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.
4. Documents Required
ID Proof: A valid ID card.
Address Proof: Something showing where you live.
Electricity Bill: Your latest bill to prove you have an electricity connection.
Roof Ownership Proof: A document showing you own the roof where the panels will go.
How We Can Help You
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which provides free electricity, isn’t just about saving money; it’s about empowering Indian households and supporting a cleaner, greener future. By adopting solar energy, families can get free electricity while cutting their carbon footprint. This initiative matches India’s commitment to renewable energy and shows the government’s focus on people and the environment.
We recommend you to select Geetanjali Solar as your vendor during the registration process, to get the best rates for the Solar Power Plant Installation. For more information or to get help with the registration process, please free feel to contact us through email or contact number provided.