PM Modi New Scheme: PM Surya Ghar– Muft Bijli Yojana! Apply Online Now for Instant Access!

Last updated: 15 March, 2024 2:32 AM

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The “PM Surya Ghar– Muft Bijli Yojana” scheme has been launched by Prime Minister Modi. It is a flagship project initiated under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The scheme aims to provide free electricity to households across the nation. PM Modi officially inaugurated the scheme on February 15, 2024, with the anticipation of significant benefits for rural communities.

PM Surya Ghar– Muft Bijli Yojana is a subsidy scheme designed to encourage the installation of solar panels on rooftops. Under this scheme, a subsidy of 40 percent will be provided for the installation of solar panels. It is estimated that around 1 crore households will benefit from this initiative. The government has allocated Rs 75,000 crore annually for the implementation of this scheme.

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The ideal size of the solar panel depends on the monthly electricity consumption of the household

For households with a monthly electricity consumption of up to 150 units, a 1 to 2 kW solar panel is recommended, with a subsidy ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs 60,000.
For households consuming between 150 to 300 units per month, installing a 2 to 3 kW solar panel is advised, with a subsidy of 60 to 78 thousand rupees.
Households with a monthly consumption exceeding 300 units should opt for a 3 kW solar panel, eligible for a subsidy of 78 thousand rupees.

The application process for the PM Surya Ghar– Muft Bijli Yojana is online and involves the following steps

Visit the official website.
Provide details such as state, electricity distribution company, electricity bill number, mobile number, and email for registration.
Log in with the mobile number and consumer number.
Fill out the online application form.
Await approval from the Electricity Distribution Company (Discom).
Upon approval, install solar panels from Discom’s registered vendor.
After installation, provide plant details and apply for a net meter.
Following net meter installation and Discom verification, a commissioning certificate will be generated from the portal.
Submit bank details and a canceled check on the portal.
The subsidy will be credited to the bank account within 30 days.