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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Subsidy for rooftop solar panels on homes, aiming at lower or zero electricity bills.

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🎁 Benefits

  • Central subsidy of ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW (so ₹60,000 for 2 kW and the maximum ₹78,000 for 3 kW or more)
  • Rooftop solar can offset up to about 300 units of household use per month through net metering
  • Low-interest bank loans; some states add their own subsidy
  • One subsidy per household electricity connection

✅ Who can apply

  • Residential household with a roof suitable for solar
  • Valid electricity connection and own house

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📎 Documents needed

  • Electricity bill
  • Aadhaar card
  • Bank account details
  • Proof of ownership of premises

🧭 How to apply

  1. Register on the pmsuryaghar.gov.in portal with your electricity consumer number
  2. Choose an approved vendor, install the system and apply for the subsidy after inspection

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