Our Methodology, Sources & Editorial Policy
PM Solar (Solar Awareness Foundation) is an independent NGO. How we verify information, what sources we rely on, and how we maintain content quality — fully documented.
Editorial Principles
Our content follows these six principles. They were set by the founders in 2024 and are reviewed at every annual report.
No vendor bias
We only reference MNRE-empanelled vendors. We never promote any specific company.
Verified numbers only
Every subsidy figure, interest rate, and process timeline is sourced from official government portals or RBI publications.
Transparent disclaimers
Where estimates are used (e.g., average monthly savings), we clearly state that they are not guarantees of actual outcomes.
Quarterly fact-checks
We audit our blog content quarterly via /admin/knowledge-hub/quality — articles with stale or unverified data are revised or de-indexed.
Human oversight
AI-assisted drafting is used, but every fact is verified by a human editor before publication.
Free & independent
PM Solar is an independent NGO. We charge no fee to consumers. We are not affiliated with any private solar company.
Our Primary Sources
Every number we publish about PM Surya Ghar subsidy, interest rates, or policy changes is sourced from one of the official portals below. We list them here openly.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Nodal ministry for renewable energy policy in India. Primary source for scheme guidelines and subsidy structure.
https://mnre.gov.in
PM Surya Ghar Portal
Official application portal. Primary source for empanelled-vendor list, subsidy slabs, state-wise DISCOM information.
https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in
PM-KUSUM Portal
Official portal for farmer solar pump subsidy.
https://pmkusum.mnre.gov.in
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Authoritative reference for partner-bank interest rates (SBI, BoB, Canara).
https://rbi.org.in
JVVNL (Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam)
Net-metering process + DISCOM guidelines for Jaipur and 12 Rajasthan districts.
https://jvvnl.org
Press Information Bureau (PIB India)
Primary source for scheme updates and ministry press releases.
https://pib.gov.in
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
Energy efficiency standards and labelling guidelines.
https://beeindia.gov.in
About the Organisation
PM Solar is the public-education programme of Solar Awareness Foundation, a registered organisation. We operate from Jaipur, Rajasthan and provide free, neutral guidance to homeowners across India on the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and rooftop solar subsidies.
We are NOT a solar installer. Installation is performed by MNRE-empanelled vendors as per the official empanelment list. Our only revenue sources are NGO grants and voluntary donations.
Our operations are transparent. Address: D-468, Office No. 706, North Avenue Road No. 9A, Vishwakarma Industrial Area, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302013. Contact: contact@pmsolar.org.in.
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