Free Electricity: Over 1 crore households registered under rooftop solar scheme
Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have seen 5 lakh registrations
By Newsmeter Network Published on 16 March 2024 4:32 AM GMT
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said more than one crore households have already registered under the rooftop solar scheme 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana', and lauded it as "outstanding news".
"Registrations have been pouring in from all parts of the nation. Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have seen over 5 lakh regulations," he said in a post on 'X'.
Outstanding news!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 16, 2024
In about a month since it was launched, over 1 crore households have already registered themselves for the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Registrations have been pouring in from all parts of the nation. Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil…
The prime minister also asked those who have not yet registered to do so at the earliest, noting that the initiative promises substantial reductions in electricity expenses for households along with ensuring energy production.
"It's poised to encourage Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) on a grand scale, contributing to a better planet," he said.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the prime minister, last month approved the scheme with a total outlay of Rs 75,021 crore for installing rooftop solar panels and providing free electricity up to 300 units every month for one crore households.
What is this scheme?
It is a government scheme that aims to provide free electricity to households in India. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2024. Under the scheme, households will be provided with a subsidy to install solar panels on their roofs.
The initiative offers a subsidy of 60% of the solar unit cost for systems up to 2 kW capacity and 40% of the extra system cost for systems between 2 and 3 kW capacity. The subsidy is limited to a maximum capacity of 3 kW.
The subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of the solar panels. It is estimated that the scheme will save the government Rs. 75,000 crore per year in electricity costs.
How to apply?
Postmen will assist households in registration.
Or one can register at National Portal through
the link https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in/
