Central Government Scheme

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Providing free solar power to 1 crore households — up to ₹78,000 subsidy

Subsidy Structure (MNRE Official)

System Size	Subsidy Rate	Max Amount
0 - 2 kW	₹30,000 per kW	₹60,000 (for 2 kW)
2 - 3 kW	₹18,000 per additional kW	₹78,000 (for 3 kW)
Above 3 kW	No additional subsidy	₹78,000 (capped)

Source: pmsuryaghar.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizen
Residential property with valid electricity connection
Rooftop suitable for solar panels
Household has not availed solar subsidy before

Application Process

1Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in
2Upload electricity bill and Aadhaar
3Get technical approval from DISCOM
4Install through MNRE-empanelled vendor
5After net-meter inspection, subsidy credited to bank account

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Information sourced from MNRE and pmsuryaghar.gov.in. Please verify with official portal for final confirmation. Solar Awareness Foundation is an independent NGO.