PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana — Empowering 1 Crore Households with Free Electricity
Government of India

PM Surya Ghar:
Muft Bijli Yojana

Install Rooftop Solar Panels and get up to 300 units free electricity per month. Avail subsidy up to ₹78,000.

Solar Rooftop
10,00,000+ Applications Received
₹5,000+ Cr Subsidy Disbursed

About the Scheme

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, 2024, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide free electricity to 1 crore households through rooftop solar installations.

₹75,000+ Crore

Total Outlay by Government of India

300 Units Free

Free Electricity Per Month

1 Crore Families

Targeted Beneficiaries

30+ Years

Solar Panel Lifespan

Subsidy Structure

Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for residential consumers

System Capacity Subsidy Amount Estimated Generation
Up to 1 kW ₹30,000 ~120 units/month
1 kW to 2 kW ₹60,000 ~240 units/month
2 kW to 3 kW ₹78,000 ~360 units/month
Above 3 kW ₹78,000 (Fixed) ~480 units/month

How It Works

Simple 4-step process to get solar panels on your rooftop

1

Apply Online

Visit pmsuryaghar.gov.in and fill the application with your consumer number and mobile number.

2

DISCOM Approval

Your DISCOM verifies and approves your application within 7-15 working days.

3

Installation

Choose an empanelled vendor and get solar panels installed on your rooftop.

4

Get Subsidy

After DISCOM inspection, subsidy is credited directly to your bank account via DBT.

Benefits of Rooftop Solar

  • Save up to ₹15,000 annually on electricity bills
  • Earn from excess power fed to the grid (Net Metering)
  • Government subsidy covers 30-40% of installation cost
  • Low maintenance with 25+ year panel lifespan
  • Contribute to India's green energy goal of 500 GW by 2030
  • Increase property value with solar installation
Solar Benefits

Success Stories

Hear from homeowners who have benefited from the scheme

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