PM Surya Ghar:
Muft Bijli Yojana
“In order to further sustainable development and people’s well-being, 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.”
Shri Narendra Modi
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
Benefits
Subsidy for Residential Households
Rs. 30,000 per kW
up to 2 kW
Rs. 18,000 per kW
for additional capacity up to 3 kW
Rs. 78,000
Total subsidy for systems larger than 3 kW capped at
Subsidy for GHS/RWA
(Group Housing Society/Resident Welfare Association)
Rs. 18,000 per kW
for common facilities, including EV charging, up to 500 kW Capacity (@3 kW per house), with the upper limit being inclusive of individual rooftop plants installed by individual residents in the GHS/RWA
For special states, an additional 10% Subsidy will be applicable per kW
Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity for households
| Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units) | 0–150 | 150–300 | >300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity | 1–2 kW | 2–3 kW | Above 3 kW |
