What is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Govt. of India scheme promoting rooftop solar for 1 crore households. It offers up to 300 units of free electricity/month. Subsidies cover 60% of cost for up to 2kW and 40% for 2–3kW (max ₹78,000). Eligible applicants must own a house with a valid power connection and roof space. Apply via the National Portal, select your DISCOM & vendor, and get subsidy credited post-installation. A big step toward green, affordable energy.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Installation Subsidies

Subsidy for
Residential Households

Subsidy for GHS/RWA

(Group Housing Society/Resident Welfare Association)

Rs. 30,000
per kW
up to 2 kW

Rs. 18,000
per kW

for additional capacity up to 3 kW

Rs. 78,000
per kW

Total subsidy for systems larger than 3 kW capped at

Subsidy for GHS/RWA

(Group Housing Society/Resident Welfare Association)

Rs. 18,000
per kW

for common facilities, including EV charging, up to 500 kW Capacity (@3 kW per house) with the upper limit being inclusive of individual rooftop plants installed by individual residents in the GHS/RWA

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Official Website

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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Online Registration

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Benefits of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

  • Free electricity for households.
  • Help households reduce energy costs and contribute to national savings of over Rs. 18,000 crore annually, while reducing grid load and encouraging clean energy use.
  • Charging of electric vehicles
  • Entrepreneurship opportunities for many vendors for the supply and installation of solar panels
  • Employment opportunities for the youth with technical skills in the installation, manufacturing and maintenance of solar panels
  • Reduction of electricity costs for the government
  • Increased use of renewable energy
  • Reduction in carbon emissions

Eligibility Criteria PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

  • The household must be an Indian citizen.
  • The household must own a house with a roof that is suitable for installing solar panels.
  • The household must have a valid electricity connection.
  • The applicant’s yearly income can be up to Rs 1 or 1.5 lakh.
  • All necessary documents have to be filed correctly.
  • Property ownership may be a criterion.
  • Priority for those who have not previously benefited from similar schemes

Documents Required for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

When applying for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, make sure you keep your important documents ready for verification. Having these documents prepared in advance will make the process quicker, smoother, and help avoid any delays in getting the benefits of the scheme.

  • Aadhar card
  • Bank passbook
  • Income certificate
  • A passport-size photo
  • Domicile certificate
  • Ration card
  • Electricity bill
  • Roof ownership certificate

How to Apply for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Visit the official website of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

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