PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Core Objectives of the Scheme

Salient Features of the Scheme

• Provide free electricity up to 300 units per month to one crore households through Rooftop Solar systems by 2027.

• It targets installation of one crore solar rooftop panels in the residential sector.

• Reduce household electricity expenditure and dependence on conventional power sources.

• To create more than 3 lakh skilled manpower, through fresh skilling, and up-skilling, under scheme component of capacity building.

• Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
• Launched: 2024
• Type: Central Sector Scheme.
• It is world's largest domestic rooftop solar initiative.
• Subsidy Structure: Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under the scheme varies based on the household's average monthly electricity consumption and the corresponding suitable rooftop solar plant capacity:

• Eligibility:
  • Indian residential households with suitable rooftops for installation of solar panels and valid electricity connection.
  • The household must not have availed any other subsidy for rooftop solar
• Collateral free loans: At around 7% interest for the installation of residential rooftop solar (RTS) systems up to 3 kW.
• Model Solar Village: One village in each district to act as a role model for the adoption of RTS in rural areas.
• Other Features of the Scheme
  • Incentives to Local Bodies: Incentives provided to Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions to promote rooftop solar installations in their areas.
  • National Portal: A dedicated portal enabling households to apply for subsidies and select approved vendors for rooftop solar installation.
  • Payment Security Mechanism: Provision for payment security for Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) models along with a fund for innovative rooftop solar (RTS) projects.
  • Capacity Building: The MNRE aims to impart training on installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of solar rooftop systems at grassroot levels.