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Get Free Electricity Solar Subsidy: If your monthly rising electricity bills are weighing heavily on your pocket, the central government’s “Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana” could provide a significant source of relief. Under this scheme, people can benefit from up to 300 units of free electricity each month by installing solar panels on their rooftops. Furthermore, the government also provides a subsidy of up to ₹78,000 for installing solar panels, significantly reducing the initial cost.

What is PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme?

Launched in February 2024, the primary objective of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is to install solar panels on the rooftops of people’s homes to provide them with 300 units of free electricity each month. More than 5 million families have benefited from this excellent government scheme.

How much subsidy will be available?

• Under this scheme, the government gives subsidy of maximum Rs 78,000 to eligible people.
• The subsidy is sent directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through DBT.
• Till now the government has transferred subsidy worth thousands of crores of rupees into the accounts of the people.

What will be the benefits of the scheme?

• There will be considerable savings in electricity bill every month.
• The electricity bill of many families can come down to almost zero.
• Use of solar energy will reduce pollution and will also benefit the environment.
• There will be relief from expensive electricity for a long time.

How to apply for PM Surya Ghar Yojana?

If you want to avail the benefits of this scheme, then follow these easy steps.

• First, visit the scheme’s official website. Select your state and electricity distribution company (DISCOM).
• Register by filling in mobile number, electricity consumer number and other necessary information.
• After logging in, apply for rooftop solar panels.
• Once the application is approved, get the solar panels installed from a government authorized vendor.
• After completion of installation and necessary process, the subsidy amount will be sent directly to your bank account.