PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (Central)

To generate solar power by installing solar panels on the roofs of houses, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India has implemented PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme is being implemented in the states by local Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs).

Subsidy per kW of rooftop solar plant, capped at Rs. 78,000 for a 3 kW solar plant per household.

• 1. The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• 2. Must own a house with a roof suitable for installing solar panels.
• 3. The household must have a valid electricity connection.
• 4. The household must not have availed any other subsidy for solar panels.

• 1. Identity proof (Aadhaar card)
• 2. Latest electricity bill (consumer number)
• 3. Proof of roof ownership
• 4. Bank account details (cancelled cheque / passbook)