PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government scheme aimed at promoting rooftop solar power across Indian households. The scheme focuses on reducing electricity bills, enhancing energy self-reliance, and accelerating India’s transition towards clean and renewable energy.
Launch
- Launched in 2024
- Implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- Designed primarily for residential households
Core Objective
- Provide free electricity up to 300 units per month through rooftop solar installations
- Reduce household electricity expenditure
- Promote decentralised renewable energy generation
- Support India’s climate and energy security goals
Key Features
- Financial support for installing rooftop solar panels on residential houses
- Direct subsidy transfer to beneficiaries’ bank accounts
- Grid-connected solar systems allowing surplus power to be fed back into the grid
- Online single-window platform for application, approval, and monitoring
Subsidy Structure
- Up to 40% subsidy for solar capacity up to 3 kW
- Additional subsidy for systems above 3 kW and up to the prescribed limit
- Central financial assistance routed directly to beneficiaries
Coverage and Target
- Target of 1 crore households across India
- Priority to middle- and lower-income households
- Applicable for both urban and rural residential consumers
Implementation Mechanism
- Installation through empanelled vendors
- Use of net metering to adjust excess electricity generated
- Monitoring through a national rooftop solar portal
Expected Benefits
- Significant reduction in monthly electricity bills
- Additional income or bill adjustment through surplus power generation
- Reduced dependence on fossil fuels
- Lower carbon emissions and improved air quality
- Boost to domestic solar manufacturing and green jobs
Broader Significance
- Strengthens India’s renewable energy capacity
- Promotes household-level energy independence
- Supports commitments towards climate action and sustainable development
- Encourages citizen participation in the clean energy transition
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a transformative rooftop solar initiative that combines economic relief for households with long-term environmental sustainability, making clean energy accessible at the grassroots level.
