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PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a government scheme that aims to provide free electricity to households in India. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2024. Under the scheme, households will be provided with a subsidy to install solar panels on their roofs. The subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of the solar panels. The scheme is expected to benefit 1 crore households across India. It is estimated that the scheme will save the government Rs. 75,000 crore per year in electricity costs.

Updated:Mar 2026

Key Benefits & Advantages

PM Surya Ghar Yojana offers substantial benefits for solar rooftop installation:

  • Free electricity generation from solar rooftop system
  • Government subsidy up to ₹78,000 for solar installation
  • Significant reduction in monthly electricity bills
  • Net metering facility to sell excess power back to grid
  • 25-year warranty on solar panels with minimal maintenance
  • Environmental benefits through clean energy generation
  • Increased property value with solar installation
  • Easy online application and approval process

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:

Must be an Indian citizen with valid identity proof
Own a house with suitable roof space for solar panel installation
Have a valid electricity connection in applicant's name
Roof should have adequate load-bearing capacity
Should not have availed any other solar subsidy previously
Electricity consumer number should be active
Available for residential consumers only

Step-by-Step Application Process

Online Application Method

  1. 1 Visit official PM Surya Ghar portal at pmsuryaghar.gov.in
  2. 2 Register with State, DISCOM, and electricity consumer number
  3. 3 Provide mobile number and email for verification
  4. 4 Login using consumer number and mobile number
  5. 5 Fill rooftop solar application form with required details
  6. 6 Wait for feasibility approval from DISCOM
  7. 7 Select registered vendor for solar installation
  8. 8 Submit installation details and apply for net meter
  9. 9 Complete DISCOM inspection and get commissioning certificate
  10. 10 Submit bank details for subsidy disbursement within 30 days

Offline / In-Person Method

  1. 1 Visit nearest DISCOM office with required documents
  2. 2 Collect and fill solar rooftop application form
  3. 3 Submit form with identity, address, and electricity bill
  4. 4 Get feasibility study approval from DISCOM
  5. 5 Choose empanelled vendor for installation
  6. 6 Complete installation and net meter application
  7. 7 Submit bank details for subsidy after commissioning

Required Documents Checklist

Essential documents required for PM Surya Ghar application:

Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License/PAN Card)
Address proof (Electricity bill/Property tax receipt/Passport/Voter ID)
Latest electricity bill with consumer number
Roof ownership certificate or property documents
Bank account details and cancelled cheque
Passport-size photographs
Mobile number and email ID for communication

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