PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna – Empowering Households with Free Solar Electricity

The Government of India launched the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna on 29th February 2024 with the aim of increasing rooftop solar capacity and empowering residential households to generate their own electricity.

Scheme Overview

- Total Outlay:
₹75,021 crore

- Implementation Period:

Until FY 2026–27

- National Level Implementation:

By the National Programme Implementation Agency (NPIA)

- State Level Implementation:

By State Implementation Agencies (SIAs), which include DISCOMs or Power/Energy Departments.

Role of DISCOMs (SIAs)

Under the scheme, DISCOMs will play a crucial role in enabling and promoting rooftop solar by:

- Ensuring availability of net meters
- Facilitating timely inspection and commissioning of solar installations
- Managing vendor registration and performance
- Supporting interdepartmental coordination for solarizing government buildings

How the Scheme Works

The scheme provides financial assistance (subsidy) for rooftop solar installations:

Subsidy cap: Maximum subsidy available is for systems up to 3 kW capacity.

Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the central government provides a subsidy of up to ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system in Delhi. The Delhi government also offers a supplementary subsidy of ₹30,000 for a 3 kW system, which, when combined, provides a total subsidy of ₹1,08,000 for a 3 kW installation. The subsidy is disbursed in stages, with a maximum of ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 per kW for additional capacity up to 3 kW.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply under this scheme, the applicant must:
- Be an Indian citizen
- Own a house with a suitable rooftop for solar installation
- Have a valid electricity connection
- Not have availed any other central subsidy for solar panels

How to Apply for PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Register on the National Portal:

Visit the official National Rooftop Solar Portal and register by selecting your state and electricity distribution company (DISCOM).

Get Guidance:

The portal will guide applicants with tools like:
- System size recommendations
- Benefits calculator
- Vendor ratings and selection

Choose Vendor & Install System:

Consumers can select a registered vendor and preferred make/model of the rooftop solar system for installation.

If you need help applying or want to know more about subsidy savings or vendor ratings in your area, feel free to ask!