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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: the complete guide

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is India's flagship rooftop solar subsidy scheme, aimed at helping one crore households generate free solar electricity. Here's everything you need to know before applying.

Who is eligible?

  • The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
  • Own a house with a suitable roof for installing solar panels.
  • Household must have a valid electricity connection.
  • Household should not have already availed any other subsidy for solar panels.

Subsidy amounts

Central financial assistance is provided based on system capacity:

  • Up to 2 kW system: ₹30,000 per kW
  • Additional capacity up to 3 kW: ₹18,000 per kW
  • Maximum subsidy: ₹78,000 for systems of 3 kW and above

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card of the applicant
  • Recent electricity bill
  • Proof of ownership of the property
  • Bank account details (for subsidy credit)
  • Passport-size photograph

Step-by-step application process

  1. Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in using your state, DISCOM and consumer number.
  2. Log in with your consumer number and submit a rooftop solar application.
  3. Await feasibility approval from your DISCOM (typically 15 days).
  4. Get it installed by a registered vendor like Yashasvi Enterprises.
  5. Submit plant details and apply for a net meter after commissioning.
  6. Receive subsidy directly in your bank account within 30 days of inspection.

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