The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today announced the launch of rooftop solar scheme for free electricity – PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“In order to further sustainable development and people’s wellbeing, we are launching the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This project, with an investment of over Rs. 75,000 crores, aims to light up 1 crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month.”
“From substantive subsidies, which will be given directly to people’s bank accounts, to heavily concessional bank loans, the Central Government will ensure that there is no cost burden on the people. All stakeholders will be integrated to a National Online Portal which will further convenience.”
“In order to popularise this scheme at the grassroots, Urban Local Bodies and Panchayats shall be incentivised to promote rooftop solar systems in their jurisdictions. At the same time, the scheme will lead to more income, lesser power bills and employment generation for people.”
“Let’s boost solar power and sustainable progress. I urge all residential consumers, especially youngsters, to strengthen the PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana by applying at- pmsuryaghar.gov.in”
Central Finance Assistance (CFA)
| Capacity (in KW) | CFA Amount (in Rs.) |
| Rooftop Solar Plant of Capacity up to 2 KW in Residential Household | Rs. 30,000 per KW or part thereof |
| Additional Capacity for Plant Capacity Ranging Between 2 KW and 3 KW | Rs. 18,000 for additional KW or part thereof |
| Additional Capacity beyond 3 KW | No Additional CFA |
| Group Housing Societies/ Residential Welfare Associations (GHS/RWA) etc., for Common Facilities, Including EV Charging up to 500 KW (@3 KW per house), with the Upper Limit Being Inclusive of Individual Rooftop Plants Installed by Individual Residents in the GHS/RWA | Rs. 18,000 per KW up to 3 KW |