PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Energy & Petrochemicals Department

Beneficiary Type: Farmer

Objective

To promote rooftop solar adoption by providing financial support so households can generate their own clean electricity and reduce power bills.

Objective

To ensure affordable or free electricity (up to 300 units), reduce dependence on conventional energy, cut carbon emissions, and enhance energy self-reliance for households.

Benefits

The central government provides financial support (subsidy) to make solar installation affordable. India Brand Equity Foundation, 1) ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW 2) ₹18,000 per kW for additional capacity up to 3 kW 3) Maximum subsidy up to ~₹78,000 (for systems ≥3 kW) Note - Some states may provide additional subsidy (Up to 30%) on top of the central subsidy.

Eligibility

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 household must not have availed any other subsidy for solar panels.

Coverage Area

Gujarat(Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Aravalli, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Botad, Chhota Udaipur, Dahod, Dang, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gandhinagar, Gir Somnath, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kheda, Kutch, Mahisagar, Mehsana, Morbi, Narmada, Navsari, Panchmahal, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat, Surendranagar, Tapi, Vadodara, Valsad)

Application Method

Step-1 : Visit the official website. Step-2 : Provide the following details for registration. - Select your State - Select your Electricity Distribution Company - Enter your Electricity Consumer Number - Enter Mobile Number - Enter Email - Please follow as per the direction from the portal. Step-3 : Login with Consumer Number & Mobile Number. Step-4 : Apply for the Rooftop Solar as per the form. Step-5 : Fill out the online application form. Step-6 : Wait for the feasibility approval from DISCOM. Once you get the feasibility approval install the plant by any of the registered vendors in your DISCOM. Step-7 : Once installation is over, submit the plant details and apply for net meter. Step-8 : After installation of net meter and inspection by DISCOM, they will generate commissioning certificate from portal. Step-9 : Once you get the commissioning report. Submit the bank account details and a cancelled cheque through the portal. You will receive your subsidy in your bank account within 30 days.

Application Form

https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in/

Documents Required

Proof of identity. Proof of address. Electricity bill. Roof ownership certificate.

Information Source

https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in/

Gender Male,Female,Others
Age 18 to 100
Caste General,Scheduled Caste,Scheduled Tribe,Socially and Economically Backward Communities / Other Backword Class ,Economically Weaker Sections
Economic Status APL,BPL,Both
Occupation Farmer
Sector Infrastructure Development
Income Criteria Not Applicable
Citizen Non Senior Citizen, All citizens

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