PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a pioneering national initiative launched with an outlay of over ₹75,000 crore to provide free electricity to 1 crore households across India. The scheme provides substantial direct central subsidies to homeowners installing grid-connected rooftop solar systems: ₹30,000 for 1 kW capacity, ₹60,000 for 2 kW capacity, and ₹78,000 for systems of 3 kW and higher. Low-interest collateral-free bank loans up to ₹6 lakh are also available.

• Central capital subsidy directly credited to bank account: ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above.
• Provides up to 300 units of free clean solar electricity per month, saving thousands in annual electricity bills.
• Surplus generated electricity sold back to local DISCOM via net metering for additional household earnings.
• Concessional collateral-free bank financing at repo rate + 0.5% for rooftop installations.

• Individual residential homeowners who are Indian citizens.
• Must possess suitable rooftop space that is legally owned and unshaded.
• Must have an active residential grid electricity connection in the applicant's name without outstanding dues.
• Must not have claimed central financial assistance for rooftop solar previously on the same premises.

• Aadhaar Card of the electricity consumer
• Latest residential electricity bill (showing consumer number and sanctioned load)
• Bank account passbook or cancelled cheque (Aadhaar linked for direct subsidy credit)
• Proof of roof ownership / residential property document

1. 1Register on the national portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in) by selecting your State, Electricity Distribution Company (DISCOM), and Consumer Account Number.
2. 2Submit the online application for Rooftop Solar installation along with sanctioned load details.
3. 3Receive technical feasibility approval online from your local DISCOM.
4. 4Select an empanelled vendor registered on the portal and get the solar plant installed using DCR-compliant solar modules.
5. 5Submit plant installation details and apply for Net Metering inspection.
6. 6Following DISCOM inspection and commissioning certificate issuance, submit bank details and cancelled cheque on the portal to receive the subsidy directly within 30 days.

Rules, benefit amounts and eligibility criteria can change over time. Always confirm current details on the official government portal before applying or making decisions based on this information.

You can check your application, payment, or beneficiary status on the official portal.