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