GOVERNMENT ROOFTOP SOLAR SCHEME

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Residential rooftop solar installation
ABOUT THE SCHEME

Solar Power for Indian Households

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Government of India initiative supporting residential rooftop solar installations. The scheme aims to help eligible households reduce electricity bills through rooftop generation and central financial assistance.

Up to 300 Units per Month

The scheme aims to enable up to 300 units of free electricity per month through rooftop solar generation. Actual savings depend on system output, household consumption and applicable billing rules; zero bills are not guaranteed.

CENTRAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Rooftop Solar Subsidy

For eligible residential consumers, the standard central subsidy is calculated on the installed system capacity:

Solar Capacity Central Subsidy
1 kW ₹30,000
2 kW ₹60,000
3 kW and above ₹78,000 (maximum standard central subsidy)

Subsidy is subject to eligibility, verification, approved installation and prevailing government guidelines. State incentives, where applicable, are separate.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Basic Eligibility

Residential electricity connection in the applicant's name
Suitable rooftop space and necessary permissions
Compliance with DISCOM and scheme requirements
Installation through an eligible registered vendor

Final eligibility and required documents are determined through the official portal and local electricity distribution company.

APPLICATION PROCESS

How to Apply

01Register on the official PM Surya Ghar portal with your electricity connection details.
02Submit your rooftop solar application and obtain applicable DISCOM approval.
03Select a registered vendor and complete installation as per approved requirements.
04Complete inspection, net-metering and commissioning formalities.
05Submit subsidy-related bank details and follow the portal's verification process.
Visit Official Application Portal
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions

Is the subsidy available for commercial solar systems?

The standard household central subsidy under this scheme is intended for eligible residential rooftop installations.

Will every household receive 300 free units?

Not automatically. The actual benefit depends on generation, consumption, local net-metering arrangements and eligibility.